Recreation

Memorial: M1611

Memorial tile in All Saints’ Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Ruffell d. 1903

Location

All Saints' Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'William Ruffell / Aged 54 / Drowned from Yacht 'Matador’ / in Cowes Harbour / April 4th 1903. / Buried at Southampton'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Matador

People

Ruffell, William
Age: 54
Date of Death: 4/4/1903
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Yacht crew
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

JSON

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Maritime Memorials