Memorial: M4398

Memorial in Topsham, Devon commemorating James Beer, master of the SS ‘St David’ and his wife Ann Beer d. 1811

Location

St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon, England

Transcript

'IN MEMORY OF MRS ANN BEER THE WIFE OF / JAMES BEER CAPTAIN OF THE ST DAVID / STEAMER WHO DIED OCTOBER 1ST 1811'

Details

Description: Incised lettering
Type: Ledger
Position: In front of Lady Chapel
Materials: Limestone?
Vessel: SS St David

People

Beer, James
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: Unknown
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Inscription is on top section of stone. However, part appears to be blank. Were there 'steamers' in 1811?

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