HMS ORLANDO
UKNIWM Ref: 21433
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Address
| Type: |
BELLS OR BELL TOWER |
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| OS Map Ref: |
SU 650 010 |
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Inscription
THIS BELL WAS TAKEN AT THE CAPTURE OF THE NORTH-WEST FORT, TAKU, JUNE 17 1900, AND BROUGHT HOME BY HMS ORLANDO/ COME PLEASANT WEATHER AND GENTLE RAIN/ THE EMPIRE HAPPY, AT PEACE AGAIN/ THIS MONUMENT WAS ERECTED BY THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF HMS ORLANDO IN MEMORY OF THEIR COMRADES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE COMMISSION 1899 - 1902 TAKU FORTS, TIENTSIN AND THE DEFENCE OF THE LEGATION, PEKIN. (NAMES)
Components
| Component | Material(s) | Height | Width | Depth | Condition |
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| MEMORIAL |
GRANITE - POLISHED |
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POOR |
| BELL |
BRONZE |
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|
GOOD |
Physical Description
ELABORATE MONUMENT IN THE FORM OF PAGODA SUPPORTING A BRONZE BELL WITH INSCRIPTIONS ON THE STONE BLOCK THAT FORMS A BASE FOR THE PAGODA COLUMNS AND PEAKED ROOF.
Wars Commemorated & People Remembered
| War |
China (19C and 20C) |
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| Total names on memorial: |
7 |
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| Served & Returned |
0 |
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| Died |
7 |
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| Is this an exact count? |
Yes, an exact count |
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| How are the names ordered? |
Not known |
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| What information is listed on the memorial? |
rank, year died |
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| Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? |
Yes |
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Maintenance
| Are the letters difficult to read? |
No |
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| Who is responsible for the memorial? |
|
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| Maintenance History: |
SURVEYED SEPTEMBER 1984: SOME OPEN JOINTS AND STONEWORK BADLY STAINED, PARTICULARLY TO CANOPY STRUCTURE. SMALL AREA OF SURFACE EROSION TO PLINTH ON ONE CORNER. BRONZE BELL REQUIRES OVERHAULING TO CHECK STABILITY AND SURFACE TREATMENT. SHRUBS AROUND BASE TEND TO OBSCURE MONUMENT
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM SURVEY CARRIED OUT BY PORTSMOUTH CITY MUSEUMS DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIC DESIGN IN 1984. SEE FILE FOR COMPLETE INDEXED DOCUMENT WITH 59 ENTRIES, INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO NON-MILITARY MEMORIALS IN THE CITY. CONDITION ASSESSMENTS TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY: A = URGENT = POOR. B = LIMITED REQUIREMENT = AT RISK. C = SOUND = GOOD |
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Ceremonies
Not known
Sponsorships
| Sponsorship Type: |
Private |
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| Did this include a trust or scholarship? |
No |
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| Did this include a roll of honour? |
NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Cost of Site: |
Not known |
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| Cost of Memorial: |
Not known |
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| Comments on Costs: |
|
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Craftsmen
Not known
References
| Co-ordinator's Comments: |
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| Comments: |
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| Photographs: |
5 |
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| Other Documents: |
None |
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| Form / Letter: |
F |
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| Negatives: |
No |
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| Drawings / Plans: |
No |
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| Minutes: |
No |
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| Press Cuttings: |
1 |
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