Memorial: M4578

Headstone in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating Richard Meehan RN d. 1842, veteran of the capture of USS ‘Chesapeake’ 1813

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'In loving memory of Mr Richard Meehan, Native of the city of Limerick, who died in Guernsey 27 October 1842 aged 76 years. Mr Meehan spent the greater part of his life in the British Navy and was gunner on H.M. Frigate Shannon at the time this vessel engaged and captured the United States Frigate Chesapeake on the [1 June 1813]. His behaviour on that glorious occasion and his general conduct were so highly estimated by Captain Brooke and the officers of the Shannon that they presented him with a silver tea service. Mr Meehan had resided upward of 25 years in this island and was higly respected by all classes. This tribute was erected by public subscription'

Details

Description: Carved with capstan and British flag.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Shannon

Event

War of 1812

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Meehan, Richard
Age: 76
Date of Death: 27/10/1842
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Kreckeler 1982

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters