Memorial: M5355

Cross at St George’s Church, Douglas, Isle of Man commemorating the crew of the ‘Minerva’ lost in 1809.

Location

St George's Church, Douglas, Isle of Man

Transcript

'SHIPWRECKED CREW / OF MINERVA / 1809'

Details

Description: The inscription is roughly inscibed on a wooden cross with the upper edges protected with lead.
Type: Cross
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Wood
Vessel: Minerva

Extra

Notes: An American ship, the 'Minerva' dragged her anchors in a gale and was wrecked on the Pollack Rocks, 14 December 1809.
Bibliography: 'Isle of Man Family History Society Journal' Vol. v. no 2 (April 1983)
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M5355

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters