Memorial: M1164

Memorial at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk commemorating John Pearce, RNLI, d. 1859

Location

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'John Pearce drowned by the upsetting of the Aldboro' Life Boat 21 Dec 1859 aged 39'

Details

People

Pearce, John
Age: 39
Date of Death: 21/12/1859
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: RNLI

Extra

Notes: Three crew members were lost when their lifeboat capsized in rough seas. Other crew members were T. Cable and P.F. Green.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1967

JSON

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