Memorial: M3396

Gravestone at St Peter’s Church, Petersham commemorating Captain George Vancouver RN d.1798

Location

St Peter's Church, Petersham, London, England

Transcript

'CAPTAIN GEORGE VANCOUVER / Died in the Year 1798 / Aged 40', 'Restored by the Native sons of British Columbia Post No 2 (Canada) Maintained by the late Major J.S. Matthews and the City of Vancouver BC (Canada)'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Vancouver, George
Age: 40
Date of Death: 12/5/1798
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson 1994

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