Polar Exploration

Memorial: M1845

Gravestone at St Giles’s Church, Chideock, Dorset, commemorating William Brett d. 1878

Location

St Giles's Church, Chideock, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of William Brett who died May 9 1878 Aged 54'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: East End of churchyard
Vessel: HMS Investigator

Event

Crimea War

Event Date

1853-1856

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Brett, William
Age: 54
Date of Death: 9/5/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Arthur Mee's 'Dorset' says he was captured by the press gang when a lad in Ireland, fought in the Crimea, was on one of the Franklin Search expeditions, saved many lives from drowning and Queen Victoria presenting him with his 6th medal said 'I am proud of you'. Captain of the Foretop, HMS Investigator 1848-49 (Sir James Clark Ross, search expedition in 'Enterprise' and 'Investigator').
Bibliography: Arthur Mee, 'Dorset', Hodder & Stoughton, 1947
Recorder: David Sauners, 1991

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters