Memorial: M2098

Wall tablet at St Mary’s Church, Eastbourne commemorating William Lanyon HEIC d. 1831

Location

St Mary's Church, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England

Transcript

'SACRED / to the Memory of / WILLIAM LANYON / second Son of JOHN JENKINSON / and CATHERINE ANN LANYON / of this Parish / 4th Officer of the Honble. Co. Ship Hythe, / and was Drowned with Eight of the Crew of the said Ship by the upsetting of her Boat, / in the River of Canton, in China / on the 18th Day of November 1831 / In the 21st Year of his Age / An affectionate and dutiful Son / and beloved and respected by all who knew him'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Vessel: HEIC Hythe

People

Lanyon, William
Age: 21
Date of Death: 18/11/1831
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: 4th Officer
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson

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Maritime Memorials