Vessel Loss

Memorial: M1394

Memorial in Holy Trinity Church, Bosham commemorating Sub-Lieutenant Edward Gifford d. 1878 in the loss of HMS ‘Eurydice’

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Bosham, West Sussex, England

Transcript

'Hon Edward Gifford, Sub-Lt RN, lost in H.M.S. Eurydice off Dunnose, 24 March 1878. Age 23'

Details

Position: Interior
Vessel: HMS Eurydice

People

Gifford, Edward
Age: 23
Date of Death: 24/3/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Sub Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 207 (Greenwich, 1972); E.H. Verney 'The last four days of the Eurydice' (Portsmouth, 1879) pp. 56-63 (list of ship's company).

JSON

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