Wall tablet in St Cuthbert’s Church, Wells, Somerset commemorating Rear-Admiral John Holloway d. 1826
Location
St Cuthbert's Church, Wells, Somerset, England
Transcript
'Scared to the memory / of John Holloway, Esquire / Admiral of the Red / who was born in Wells / Janry: 25th. 1743 / and died in his birthplace, June 26th 1826. / In him was concentrated / a rare combination of estimable qualities / the ingenuousness of the seaman / the sincerity of a genuine friend / and the integrity and honourable feeling / which characterize the gentleman / while the calmness and sincerity of his mind / amid the sensible decay of his vital powers / strongly bespoke the christian's expectation / of a better ans happier world. / To testify her regret and the loss / of one so worthy her esteem and affection / this tablet has been erected / by his afflicted widow.'
Details
Position: West pier of North Transept
Materials: White marble
People
Age: 83
Date of Death: 27/6/1826
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear-Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Bibliography: James H. Thomas 'East India Company Shipping Losses in the late 18th Century: The case of the Henry Addington', 'The Mariner's Mirror' (vol. 90, February 2004) p.61.