Memorial: M5750

Wall tablet in Chelmsford dedicated to John Pocock Tindal d. 1797, who was killed at the Battle of Camperdown

Location

Chelmsford, Essex, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / JOHN POCOCK TINDAL / late of this Parish / (second son of ROBERT Tindal & SALLY his Wife) / Who in the 17th Year of his Age / was killed in the Moment of Victory / by a Cannon-shot in the memorable Engagement / between the English & Dutch Fleets / on the 11th October 1797 / whilst gallantly on Duty as Signal-Midshipman / on board his Majesty's ship MONARCH / For his ingenuous and unaffected Manners / his unblemish'd integrity & Rectitude of Conduct / he was endeared to many Friends / by whom he has fallen sorely & sincerely lamented. / To his afflicted Parents & Family he has left the only Consolation / so fatal a catastrophe can admit, / in the Hope / that his truly Christian-like Conduct / will thro' Faith in the Merits of his SAVIOUR / be accepted and rewarded by his CREATOR / and in the Refection / that his Life tho' short was virtuous and meritorious / His Death Glorious and Honourable'

Details

Description: An urn is relief above the inscription tablet, on the apron below is carved. a stip's stern, barrel, guns, flags, sponges, rammers etc.
Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

Event

Battle of Camperdown

Event Date

1797

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Tindal, John Pocock
Age: 17
Date of Death: 11/10/1797
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Courtauld Institute photographs neg A98/1315 and A98/1316 (detail).

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters