Memorial: M516

Wall tablet in Bath Abbey, commemorating Vice-Admiral James Gambier, d. 1789.

Location

Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / JAMES GAMBIER Esqr / Vice Admiral of the Red / who departed this Life / January 28th. 1789. / Aged 61 Years / His Remains lie / near this Place'

Details

Description: Draped urn in relief above the inscription tablet, bearing a coat of arms.

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave

People

Gambier, James
Age: 61
Date of Death: 28/1/1789
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1986
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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