Memorial at Westminster Abbey, London commemorating Rear Admiral Sir John Lindsay, RN, d. 1788
Location
Westminster Abbey, London
Details
Description: No known gravestone or monument
Type: Grave
Position: North transept
Vessel: HMS Trent, HMS Tartar
Type: Grave
Position: North transept
Vessel: HMS Trent, HMS Tartar
Event
Battle of Havana, Seven Years War
Event Date
1762
People
Lindsay, John
Age: 51
Date of Death: 4/6/1788
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 51
Date of Death: 4/6/1788
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Sir John Lindsay is buried in the north transept of Westminster Abbey, adjoining the grave of Lady Mansfield.
Sir John Lindsay was knighted in 1764 following the Rochefort expedition and the taking of Havana, Cuba in 1762. His ship, HMS Tartar, carried one of John Harrison’s chronometers during their sea trials.
His daughter Dido Elizabeth Belle was raised by his uncle, Lord Mansfield.
Sir John Lindsay was knighted in 1764 following the Rochefort expedition and the taking of Havana, Cuba in 1762. His ship, HMS Tartar, carried one of John Harrison’s chronometers during their sea trials.
His daughter Dido Elizabeth Belle was raised by his uncle, Lord Mansfield.