Memorial at Seaforth Old Burying Ground, Simon’s Town, Western Cape, South Africa commemorating William Froude d. 1879
Location
Seaforth Old Burying Ground, Simon's Town, Western Cape, South Africa, Rest of the World
Transcript
‘R.I.P. / WILLIAM FROUDE / who died 4 May 1878 / Aged 68 // ‘Lord who shall dwell in thy / tabernacle even he that leadeth / an uncorrupt life.''
Details
Description: Large white marble celtic cross carved with flower at the centre, surrounded by a circle of thorns. The cross is decorated with oak leaves.
Materials: white marble
Materials: white marble
People
Froude, William
Age: 68
Date of Death: 4/5/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Naval architect
Organisation: Heenan & Froude Ltd
Age: 68
Date of Death: 4/5/1879
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Naval architect
Organisation: Heenan & Froude Ltd
Extra
Notes: Froude invited the first hydraulic dynamometer, which measures the power of naval engines. He died while an official guest of the Royal Navy in Simonstown, South Africa and was given naval honours.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'.