Memorial: M2055

Memorial at All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, commemorating James Rawlins d. 1882

Location

All Saints Church, Dovercourt, Essex, England

Transcript

'This stone was erected by the ship's company of H.M.S. Penelope in affectionate remembrance of James Rawlins, A.B., who was accidentally killed, April 14th 1882 aged 23 years. Stop, stranger, stop and drop a tear he braved the angry wave / Tread lightly o'er this sacred spot / For 'tis a Sailor's Grave'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Penelope

People

Rawlins, James
Age: 23
Date of Death: 14/4/1882
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

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