Memorial: M1392

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, Hampshire, commemorating yachtswoman Jennifer Wornum d. 1950

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Jennifer Wornum who lived at the Manor these gates are given. The sea claimed her at the age of 23, 1927-1950. Many waters cannot quench love. These gates were designed as his last work by her father'

Details

Type: Wrought iron gates; stone.
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Wrought iron
Artists: Wornum
Vessel: Gentleman's Agreement

People

Wornum, Jennifer
Age: 23
Date of Death: 10/7/1950
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Yachtswoman
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Lost in the wreck of the yacht 'Gentleman's Agreement' near Wattamolla Beach, 35 miles south of Sydney. 10 July 1950.
Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 207 (Greenwich, 1972).
JSON