Gravestone in Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating George Joseph Piprell d. 1879 in the loss of the ‘Reindeer’ and James Piprell d. 1884
Location
Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Transcript
'In loving remembrance of Charles, son of James and Susan Piprell who died January 8th 1860 aged 3 years. Also of George Joseph second son of the above who was drowned while in command of the 'Reindeer' wrecked at Jersey January 14th 1879 aged 25 years "Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him" I Thess IV V 14 Also in loving memory of the above James Piprell who was drowned off the Corbiere on the 20th December 1884 aged 56 1 Corinthians Ch 14...'
Details
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Reindeer
Vessel: Reindeer
People
Piprell, George Joseph
Age: 25
Date of Death: 14/1/1879
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
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Piprell, James
Age: 56
Date of Death: 20/12/1884
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
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Age: 25
Date of Death: 14/1/1879
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
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Piprell, James
Age: 56
Date of Death: 20/12/1884
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
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Extra
Notes: 'Reindeer' cutter of Guernsey wrecked on reef at L'Etacq on passage from St Malo to Guernsey.
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981