Memorial: M5159

Memorial at the Fortress of Monte Urgull, San Sebastian, Spain commemorating Duncan McFarlin d. 1839

Location

Fortress of Monte Urgull, San Sebastian, Spain, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / Mr Duncan McFarlin / late first engineer of / her most Catholic Majesty's / steam vessel / Isabella Segunda / who departed this life / on the / 23rd October 1839 / aged 50 years / leaving an affectionate wife / to lament his loss. / This stone was erected by the / engineers of her Britannic / Majesty's steam vessels / Salamander & Comet / as a mark of/respect.'

Details

Position: Seaward side
Vessel: Isabella Segunda, HMS Salamander; HMS Comet

People

Mcfalin, Duncan
Age: 50
Date of Death: 23/10/1839
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: Spanish Navy

Extra

Bibliography: E.S. Dodgson 'Notes & Queries', 1905, series 10, vol. 3, p. 361.

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Maritime Memorials