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Turkish Naval Cemetery

Memorials	:	1
Location	:	Gosport, Gosport Borough, England
Coordinate	:	50.7840710, -1.1383980
Description	:	In November 1850, two ships of the Turkish Navy, the Mirat-ý Zafer and Sirag-i Bahrý anchored off the Hardway at Gosport. The visit lasted several months and during this time most of the members of the crew contracted Cholera and were admitted to Haslar Royal Naval Hospital for treatment. Of those who were admitted most died; other sailors died because of training accidents. In total 26 died and were laid to rest in the grounds of Haslar Hospital.  At the turn of the 19th Century the bodies were exhumed and transferred to a distinct, separate area within Haslar Royal Naval... Read More	In November 1850, two ships of the Turkish Navy, the Mirat-ý Zafer and Sirag-i Bahrý anchored off the Hardway at Gosport. The visit lasted several months and during this time most of the members of the crew contracted Cholera and were admitted to Haslar Royal Naval Hospital for treatment. Of those who were admitted most died; other sailors died because of training accidents. In total 26 died and were laid to rest in the grounds of Haslar Hospital.  At the turn of the 19th Century the bodies were exhumed and transferred to a distinct, separate area within Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery [also called Clayhall Cemetery] where they now lie in peace. The Turkish flag flies over the graves. "They set sail for eternity met their creator and here they are laid to eternal rest."

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Turkish Naval Cemetery is located at Clayhall Cemetery, Clayhall Road Gosport, Gosport Borough ,Hampshire ,England.
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Latitude: 50.7840710
Longitude: -1.1383980

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1. Clayhall Naval Cemetery
Gosport, Gosport Borough, England
Coordinate: 50.7833862, -1.1373420

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Coordinate: 50.7826800, -1.1436100

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Coordinate: 50.7856760, -1.1480810

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Coordinate: 50.7930600, -1.1207620

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Coordinate: 50.7982670, -1.1549450

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Coordinate: 50.7890180, -1.1040520

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Coordinate: 50.7889690, -1.1039650

9. Portsmouth Cathedral Churchyard
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Coordinate: 50.7904650, -1.1043720

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Coordinate: 50.7915640, -1.1011840

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Coordinate: 50.8017290, -1.1095590

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Coordinate: 50.7824440, -1.0957720

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16. Old Jewish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 50.7887000, -1.0738800

17. Mile End Cemetery
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Coordinate: 50.8108900, -1.0876400

18. St. Mary's Churchyard
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Coordinate: 50.8035350, -1.0763490

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Coordinate: 50.7860500, -1.0671790

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Coordinate: 50.8045110, -1.2068440

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Coordinate: 50.8031440, -1.0683260

22. Milton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 50.7988700, -1.0608030

23. St James Churchyard
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Coordinate: 50.7940650, -1.0581150

24. St. Mary's Churchyard
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Coordinate: 50.8366280, -1.1134270