Lifesaving, Vessel Loss

Memorial: M2193

Obelisk on the seafront, Fleetwood, Lancashire commemorating James Abram and George Greenall d. 1890 whilst attempting to rescue the crew of the ‘Jean Campbell’

Location

Sea front, Fleetwood, Lancashire, England

Transcript

'...Who lost their lives in the storm of November 1890 whilst heroically endeavouring to save others'

Details

Type: Obelisk
Vessel: Osprey

People

Abram, James
Age:
Date of Death: 11/1890
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Greenall, George
Age:
Date of Death: 11/1890
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: The crew of a local fishing smack 'Osprey' sighted the schooner 'Jean Campbell' in distress, a small boat was launched manned by George Wilson, James Abram and George Greenall. It was swamped, sank and only George Wilson was saved. The 'Jean Campbell' was wrecked at Norbreck with three lives lost.
Bibliography: David Saunders 'Maritime Memorials & Mementoes' (Yeovil, 1996) p. 48.

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters