Memorial: M2101

Wall tablet at St Mary’s Church, Eastbourne commemorating James Rankin d. 1827

Location

St Mary's Church, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / MR JAMES RANKING who whilst actively / engaged in the Zealous discharge of his duty / as Commander of the ship Vittoria, / fell overboard and was drowned, in the Bay of Biscay / on the night of the 12th of February 1827 / Aged 44 Years / Also / of JOHN RANKING who died at Surinam / Aged 14 Years. / Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day / nor the hour Wherein the Son of Man Cometh; / lest coming Suddenly he find you Sleeping'

Details

Description: Relief of a ship above the inscription.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South side of chancel
Materials: Marble
Vessel: Vittoria

People

Ranking, James
Age: 44
Date of Death: 12/2/1827
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

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