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Memorial: M1415

Tablet at St Olave’s Church, City of London commemorating Captain Sir Herbert Acton Blake RNR d. 1926, Elder Brother of Trinity House

Location

St Olave's Church, Hart Street, City of London, England

Transcript

'Olaced by the Corporation of Trinity / House in memory of Captn. Sir Herbert / Acton Blake. KCMG. KCVD. Elder Brother of the / Trinity House, 1900, Deputy Master 1910-1920 / who died at sea 7th March 1926 / And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.'

Details

Description: Wall tablet with arms of Trinity House.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Nave
Materials: Stone
Vessel: Arundel Castle

People

Blake, Herbert Acton
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 7/3/1926
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Notes: Died on a voyage to South Africa on board the 'Arundel Castle' following a serious illness.
Recorder: B. Tomlinson 2018
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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