Memorial: M4785

Memorial in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Captain Henry Priestman RN d. 1712

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

‘MS / TO THE MEMORY OF HENRY PRIESTMAN ESQR COMMANDER IN CHIEF / OF A SQUADRON OF SHIPS OF WAR IN THE REIGNE OF KING CHARLES THE / IID. A COMMISSIONER OF THE NAVY AND ONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS / FOR EXECUTING THE OFFICE OF LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF / ENGLAND IN THE REIGNE OF KING WILLIAM IIID / OB XX AUG. MDCCXII AET LXV HEU PRISCA FIDES’

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Details

Description: Carving with a round profile portrait surrounded by cannon, anchors and navigational instruments.
Type: Wall monument
Position: North aisle
Materials: White marble
Artists: Francis Bird
Vessel: Commissioner of the Navy

People

Priestman, Henry
Age: c.65
Date of Death: 20/8/1712
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: First Naval Lord
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: C7101/6

Bibliography: K.A. Esdaile 'English Church Monuments' (London, 1946), 98; 'An Inventory of the historical Monuments in London' vol. i 'Westminster Abbey' (London, 1925-9) 54b.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters