Memorial: M1659

Memorial at Brindisi, Italy commemorating Captain Bridges Watkinson Taylor RN d. 1814

Location

Brindisi, Italy

Details

Vessel: HMS Apollo

People

Taylor, Bridges Watkinson
Age:
Date of Death: 24/2/1814
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: See biblio. 'To the memory of Capt. B.W.Taylor of H.M.S. Apollo, who with several others was drowned by upsetting of a boat there.' Another memorial was erected in St Mary's Church, Patrixbourne.
Bibliography: 'Nautical Anecdotes and Selections', 'Naval Chronicle' vol. 34, pp.128-9, (London, 1815).

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M1659

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters