Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Happisburgh, Norfolk commemorating the six seamen who died in the wreck of ‘Young England’ 1875
Location
St Mary's Church, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England
Transcript
'This stone erected by a public subscription commencing with the Hasbo' beachmen marks the grave where rest the mortal remains of six seaman from the wreck of the barque 'Young England' of Middleborough. Two of them were natives of Sweden, one of Norway, one of Holland and two of England. They were washed ashore on the Beach and interred here on the 25th day of October 1875. "And the sea gave up the dead that were in it" Rev 20 13'
Details
Description: Cross and anchor.
Vessel: 'Young England'
Vessel: 'Young England'
Extra
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1968
Photographer: P Lacey
Photographer: P Lacey