Vessel Loss

Memorial: M1032

Memorial in Christchurch Cathedral, Nassau, Bahamas commemorating Captain William Gillespie d. 1799 in the loss of the ship of the same name

Location

Christchurch Cathedral, Nassau, Bahamas, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of Capt William Gillespie died 3rd Oct 1799 aged 42 years born at Brixton Place near London, of the ship 'Thomas Gillespie'

Details

Vessel: Thomas Gillespie

People

Gillespie, William
Age: 42
Date of Death: 3/10/1799
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Capt MN 'Thomas Gillespie' foundered in hurricane.
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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Maritime Memorials