Memorial: M4

Memorial at St Paul’s Church, Antigua commemorating Lieutenant James Charles Pitt RN d. 1780

Location

St Paul's Church, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Underneath are interred the remains / of the / Honble JAMES CHARLES PITT / son of the EARL OF CHATHAM / commander of his MAJESTY'S ship HORNET / who departed this life at English Harbour / on the 13th November 1780 / Aged 20 years / The Genius that inspired / And the Virtues that adorned the / PARENT / were revived in the / SON / whose dawning Merit / Bespoke a meridian splendour / Worthy of the name of / PITT'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Hornet

People

Pitt, James Charles
Age: 20
Date of Death: 13/11/1780
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Vere Langford Oliver 'The history of the island of Antigua' (London, 1894-99).

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