Vessel Loss

Memorial: M4198

Gravestone at St Martin’s Parish Church, St Martin’s, Guernsey commemorating John Priaulx d. 1882 in the loss of the ‘Alice’

Location

St Martin's Parish Church, St Martin's, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'In loving memory of John Priaulx who was lost at sea in the brigantine 'Alice' of Guernsey which foundered with all hands in the gale of the 22nd October 1882 aged 36 years'

Details

Description: In relief, a ring of rope and within an anchor and chain.
Type: Memorial
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Portland stone
Vessel: Alice

People

Priaulx, John
Age: 36
Date of Death: 22/10/1882
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981

JSON

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