Gravestone at the Church of St John the Baptist, Margate, Kent commemorating William Gawler, Chief Officer, d. 1850
Location
Church of St John the Baptist, Margate, Kent, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of William James GAWLER aged 31, a native of Portsmouth, late of Liverpool, chief officer of the Royal Adelaide, steamer who was wrecked off Margate March 30th 1850, leaving two daughters to lament his loss'
Details
Type: Gravestone
Position: South side churchyard
Vessel: SS 'Royal Adelaide'
Position: South side churchyard
Vessel: SS 'Royal Adelaide'
People
Gawler, William James
Age: 31
Date of Death: 30/3/1850
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: City of Dublin Steam Packet Company
Age: 31
Date of Death: 30/3/1850
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: City of Dublin Steam Packet Company
Extra
Notes: 'Lloyd's List' April 2nd 1850 'The Royal Adelaide, from Cork to London was totally lost on the Tongue Sands on the 30th March about 11pm. Two bodies with floating belts on have been picked up and brought in here; but nothing is known of the fate of the others on board. A few skins and sails have been landed'. Another brief entry April 4th.