Memorial: M3683

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall of Thomas Spriddle d. 1878

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Thomas Spriddle / Seaman on board of H.M.S. Euridice who was drowned / by her foundering / March 24th 1878. Also Richard Spriddle / brother of the above / Seaman on board of H.M.S. Wasp who was drowned off Tory Island / Sept 22nd 1884 / And the sea shall give up her dead'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Eurydice, HMS Wasp

People

Spriddle, Thomas
Age:
Date of Death: 24/3/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy
Spriddle, Richard
Age:
Date of Death: 22/9/1884
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: E.H. Verney 'The last four days of the Eurydice' (Portsmouth, 1879) pp. 58-63 (list of ship's company).
Recorder: David Bailey 1994

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