Memorial: M1958

Plaque at All Saints Church, Curry Mallet, Somerset commemorating Captain George Pulteney RN d. 1781

Location

All Saints Church, Curry Mallet, Somerset, England

Transcript

'This cenotaph is inscribed to the memory of Geo. A. Pulteney, esq; who after twelve years distinguished services, was promoted by Sir George Rodney to the command of his Majesty's ship the Prince Edward of 64 guns, and died on board her off the coast of Ireland. May 20th, 1781, aetat 27, Virtutem disce ex me verumque labores, fortunam ex aliis.'

Details

Description: Plain oval tablet in white marble.
Type: Wall Tablet
Vessel: HMS Prince Edward

People

Pulteney, George Ann
Age: 27
Date of Death: 20/5/1781
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: John Collinson ' The history and Antiquities of the County of Somerset' (London, 1791) p. 34.
Recorder: R. Davies: L. Baker

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