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Memorial: M934

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery commemorating Admiral Sir Edward Hamilton d. 1851

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Details

Vessel: HMY Mary

Event

Cutting out of the Hermione

Event Date

1799

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Hamilton, Edward
Age: 79
Date of Death: 21/3/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Born 1772. In 1799 cut out the frigate 'Hermione' from Puerto Cabello. Subsequently commander of the Royal Yacht 'Mary'.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981).

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