Memorial: M2073

Headstone at Dunbar Parish Church, Dunbar commemorating William Lucas RN d. 1845

Location

Dunbar Parish Church, Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland

Transcript

'ERECTED BY SARAH LUCAS / TO THE MEMORY / OF HER BELOVED HUSBAND / WILLIAM LUCAS RN / CHIEF BOATMAN OF THE / COAST GUARD SERVICE / WHO LOST HIS LIFE 20 AUG 1845 / AT DUNBAR HARBOUR / TRYING TO SAVE / A WRECKED FISHERMAN / IN A VIOLENT STORM. / HOW STILL AND PEACEFUL IS THE GRAVE / WHEN STORMY LIFE IS PAST / THAT NARROW HOUSE, BY HEAVEN'S DECREE / RECEIVES US ALL AT LAST'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard, about 40 yds east of apse
Materials: Sandstone
Artists: R. Angus

People

Lucas, William
Age:
Date of Death: 20/8/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatman
Organisation: HM Coastguard, Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: See notes attached to Lt. Sydenham Wylde including details of funeral. DOSSIER.
Bibliography: 'The Scotsman' (23 August 1845).
Recorder: John Steele 1988

JSON

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