Memorial: M3797

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon commemorating William Forbes d. 1872

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, Devon, England

Transcript

'IN / MEMORY OF / WILLIAM HINGSTON FORBES / WHO DIED THE / 11 DAY OF AUGUST / 1858 / AGED 35 YEARS / ALSO IN MEMORY OF / WILLIAM FORBES / SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO SAILED FROM LONDON IN / THE BARQUE CORSAIRS BRIDE / JULY 1872 FOR CUBA / WEST INDIES / AND HAS NOT SINCE / BEEN HEARD OF / AGED 20 YEARS'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard number 116
Vessel: Corsairs Bride

People

Forbes, William
Age: 20
Date of Death: 7/1872
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Corsair's Bride' barque, built 1850, Newhaven.
Recorder: Lyn Collins

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