Memorial: M385

Plaque in the Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile commemorating Alexander Selkirk d. 1723

Location

Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In memory of Alexander Selkirk Mariner, A native of Largo in the county of Fife Scotland, who lived on this island in complete solitude for four years and four months. He was landed from the 'Cinq Ports Galley' 96 tons AD 1704, and was taken off in the 'Duke' privateer 12 February 1709. He died Lieutenant of HMS Weymouth AD 1723 aged 47. This tablet is erected near Selkirk's lookout by Commodore Powell and the officers of HMS TOPAZE AD 1868'

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Metal
Vessel: HMS Weymouth

People

Selkirk, Alexander
Age:
Date of Death: 1723
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: NMM library catalogue gives his dates as 1676-1721.
Bibliography: 'Island of Juan Fernandez', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 11, p. 435, (Cambridge,1925).

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Maritime Memorials