Gravestone in Pendeen, Cornwall dedicated to George Sheppard d. 1898
Location
St John's Church, Pendeen, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'In loving memory of George Henry Sheppard, Chief Officer H.M. Coast guard Pendeen who died Sept 25 1898, aged 49 yrs "Oh for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is still''
Details
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: SS 'Oria'
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: SS 'Oria'
People
Sheppard, George Henry
Age: 49
Date of Death: 25/9/1898
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Coastguard
Organisation: HM Coastguard
Age: 49
Date of Death: 25/9/1898
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Coastguard
Organisation: HM Coastguard
Extra
Notes: Mr G.H. Shephard, Chief Officer of Coastguard, Pendeen died of injuries following a fall on a cliff. The men of the coastguard station and other local people were attempting to assist the crew of the steamer 'Oria' aground at Pendeen Cove. She was eventually refloated.
Bibliography: 'Royal Cornwall Gazette', August 25, 1898 and Sepetember 29, 1898. 'Cornish Echo, August 26, 1898. See http://www.stoneyburn.ca/Pendeen/Wrecks/ORIA.php
Recorder: E.R. Stage
Bibliography: 'Royal Cornwall Gazette', August 25, 1898 and Sepetember 29, 1898. 'Cornish Echo, August 26, 1898. See http://www.stoneyburn.ca/Pendeen/Wrecks/ORIA.php
Recorder: E.R. Stage