Memorial: M6426

Plaque in St Mary’s Church, Bishopstoke, Hampshire, dedicated to Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Henry Keppel d. 1904

Location

St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'THIS TOWER IS BUILT TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL of the Fleet The HONBLE / SIR HENRY KEPPEL G.C.B O.M. / Churchwarden of this Parish 1889-1895 / OCTOBER AD 1909'

Details

Description: The text is cut into a rectangular wall tablet with a rounded top. Above the text is the Keppel shield of arms (three scallop shells) to which a small rose has been added. Above, a knight's helmet with a coronet and a swan as the crest.
Type: Plaque
Position: Tower
Materials: Stone
Date Erected: 1909

People

Keppel, Henry
Age: 94
Date of Death: 1904/1/17
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: As commodore, Keppel was knighted for defeating pirates at the Battle of Fatshan Creek (1857). Keppel Harbour in Singapore is named after him. He was made Admiral of the Fleet in 1879.

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