Memorial at St Martin’s Church, Cheriton, Kent commemorating Master James Modrel, d. 1892
Location
St Martin's Church, Cheriton, Kent, England
Transcript
'In loving / remembrance of / JAMES MODREL / aged 57 years / who lost his life while nobly doing / his duty as Commander of the ship / ‘Benvenue’ / wrecked off Sangate during the storm / of the 11 November 1891 and was here / interred 18th March 1892 "He was lost and is found" Erected by his Children'
Details
Type: Headstone
Position: N879
Vessel: ‘Benvenue'
Position: N879
Vessel: ‘Benvenue'
People
Modrel, James
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 11/11/1891
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 11/11/1891
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown
Extra
Notes: The 'Benvenue' set sail from London, bound for Sydney, Australia. A report in The 'Folkestone Chronicle and Advertiser', Saturday November 14 1891 details the account of the rescue of some crew members. It names Captain James Moddrea of Liverpool.
Bibliography: Pauline Davey 'St Martins Church, Cheriton Monumental inscriptions' part II, p. 68 no. N829. (Folkestone and District Family History Society, 1985).
Bibliography: Pauline Davey 'St Martins Church, Cheriton Monumental inscriptions' part II, p. 68 no. N829. (Folkestone and District Family History Society, 1985).