Memorial: M3767

Memorial at Holy Cross Church, Ryton commemorating Lieutenant George Thorp RN d. 1797 in action at Tenerife

Location

Holy Cross Church, Ryton, Tyne and Wear, England

Transcript

'George Thorp who being first Lieutenant of the 'Terpsichore' frigate of the squadron of Commander Nelson fell with Capt Bowen and many men upon the Mole battery of Santa Cruz, Teneriffe June 24 1797 in his 20th year. Buried in the deep'

Details

Vessel: HMS Terpsichore

Event

Teneriffe

Event Date

1797

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Thorp, George
Age: 19
Date of Death: 24/6/1797
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: This was the action in which Nelson lost his arm.
Recorder: C. Flintham

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