Memorial: M1047

Wall tablet in Portsmouth Cathedral dedicated to William Tattum d. 1788

Location

Cathedral of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, England

Transcript

'In Memory of / Mr WILLM TATTUM / widower / late Purser of his Majesty's Ship / the ROYAL ANN / who spent the greatest part of the life / at sea under that gallant ADMIRAL / and great and good Man / the late SIR PETER WARREN / He departed this life March 27th 1788 / aged 94 / Also in Memory / of his Wife his two Sons / and his Sister / MRS MARY LEDGER'

Details

Description: Inscription tablet flanked by Ionic pilasters. It is oval and suspended by two carved ribbons tied in a bow.

Type: Wall tablet
Vessel: HMS Royal Ann

People

Tattum, William
Age: 94
Date of Death: 27/3/1788
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Purser RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson

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