Memorial: M4683

Gravestone at the Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire commemorating Edward Collins d. 1785

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'To / the Memory of / Captain Edward COLLINS / Who / was drown'd in Emsworth harbour / By his Boat overseting / on the 17th August 1785, / Aged 56 Years / In Emsworth Harbour I was drown'd / For many Hours could not be found / But by the Peoples watchful care / Was taken up and Buried here'

Details

Description: Relief showing an empty boat with the face and hat of the drowning Collins to the right.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Limestone

People

Collins, Edward
Age: 56
Date of Death: 17/8/1785
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER and sketch. Not in Commissioned Sea Officers List presumably merchant.
Recorder: K.J. Linder
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