The gravestone of Fritz Holgar William August Herskind in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Seaton Carew.
Buried in this grave are:
Fritz H W A Herskind, 76 of Lancaster Gate London , 11th Dec 1907
Edward Herskind, aged 2, July 7th 1877
Marie 3rd March 1939
Date (of image) : 11/9/2007
Donor : Maureen Anderson
Creator : Maureen Anderson
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Fritz Herskind owned ships from the early 1870's. Herksind & Woods was formed in 1884 between Fritz and Peter Herskind and James Jabez Woods. The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent on the 20th August 1892. On 31st August 1892 the Company became known as Herskind & Co. with the main shareholders Fritz and his father Peter.
Five of Fritz's early ships were built by Matthew Pearse and two by Ropner. All of his subsequent ships were built in West Hartlepool and all appear to have been purchased new.
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Danish-born Hartlepool shipowner. See note for full biography.
More detail »Holy Trinity Church, Seaton Carew opened in 1831.
The consecration of the church took place on the Festival of St Michael and All Angels, 29th September 1831, by Bishop Van Mildert. In the early days it was the chapel of Stranton Parish.
On the 21st October 1841 the Chapelry of Seaton Carew was created and licensed under the Bishop of Durham. This meant it could conduct baptisms, weddings and funerals/burials.
In 1842 a chancel and gallery were added, creating the building we know today. The burial ground was also extended.
This information was kindly provided by Julie Cordiner.
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