Wall tablet in All Saints’ Church, Wyke Regis, Dorset commemorating Admiral Marriott Arbuthnot d. 1794
Location
All Saints' Church, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England
Transcript
'To perpetuate the memory of a man who in the service of his king and country devoted the greater part of his life. This marble is erected by the filial affection of his son John Arbuthnot Esq. Governor of North Yarmouth and Captain in the Army the last of his family. It is not for him to record those actions which raised his much admired father to that rank in his profession, Admiral of the Blue. They are chronicled in numerous pages of the naval annals of his time and in the hearts of those he commanded. The remains of Marriott Arbuthnot Esq. are deposited near this place who died on Jan 31st 1794 aged 82 years.'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Position: East wall of chancel
People
Age: 82
Date of Death: 31/1/1794
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy