Wall tablet in St Bartholomew’s Church, Crewkerne commemorating Rear-Admiral Joseph Symes d. 1856, a veteran of Trafalgar
Location
St Bartholomew's Church, Crewkerne, Somerset, England
Transcript
'In sincere respect and affection/this Monument is erected to the memory of / Joseph Symes Esquire, of Crewkerne, / who died Jan 27, 1856, Aged 69 Years / He entered the Navy, 1801, served under Nelson at Trafalgar in 1805, was Senior Lieutenant / of the Bonne Citoyenne at the capture of La Furieuse / in 1809, was made Commander in 1810, destroyed a / French lugger Privateer under the batteries of Barfleur / December 18, 1811, was posted Captain March 12, 1812, / and Rear Admiral October 1, 1846. / For his eminent Services he received / the Naval Medal and two clasps. / And of Sarah, his Widow, / who died March 16, 1865, / Aged 75 Years. / Also of Thomas Phelp Symes, / Born March 8, 1821 died March 5, 1822, / And Julia Maria Symes, / Born April 9, died October 6, 1834; / Children of the above. / Also of Gustavus George Symes, / Born March 1, died November 10, 1854 / Grandson of the above'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Position: South Porch
Materials: Limestone
Artists: Osmund
Event
Battle of Trafalgar
Event Date
1805
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Age: 69
Date of Death: 27/1/1856
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)