Torquay

Torquay, Devon, the seaside town located in the South Devon.  At the beginning pf the 19^th century, that Torquay, developed into a fashionable seaside resort.  Initially it was visited of those served with the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, as ships were anchored in the bay.

Crime writer, Agatha Christie was born and lived here during her younger years. 

Located in Torquay town is the Torquay Cemetery, also known as Barton Road Cemetery.  First opened 1852.  Since 2002 the cemetery has been listed as Grade II.



Lieutenant Robert Coleman
H.M. Trawler "Marton"
Royal Naval Reserve

There are 136 First World War burials.  One of those burials is the grave of Lieutenant Robert Coleman. 

The following newspaper article published on 4^th February 1916, The Cambria Daily Leader. What a sad story and we cannot imagine the situation which lead to Coleman’s death.

The Cambria Daily Leader
4^th February 1916

 

The 1901 Census shows that 18-year-old Signalman Coleman, based at Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport.  One of the other crew members was James Bond!

 1901 Census
31st March 1901
Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport

 

George Mardsen Waterhouse

Also buried at the cemetery, is the former New Zealand Prime Minister, George Mardsen Waterhouse.  Serving for a term 1872-1873.