Memorial: M2300

Tablet in Gosforth, Cumbria commemorating Sir Humphrey Senhouse d. 1840

Location

St Mary's Church, Gosforth, Cumbria, England

Transcript

'In memory of Sir Humphrey Le Fleming Senhouse of Seascale Kt G B, K C H and a Captain in the Royal Navy who having faithfully served his country for more than forty years lost his life in consequence of great mental and bodily exertions. After the taking of the heights of Canton where he was senior naval officer in command of Her Majesty's Squadron he died on board HMS Blenheim June 1st 1840 in his 60th year. Of goodness, uprightfulness and integrity of heart none surpassed him. His sorrowing widow and children most deeply deplore their lamentable loss. Hereafter they humbly hope to be reunited with his pure spirit in the bosom of their redeeming God. His mortal remains were buried at Macao where a monument has been erected by the officers of the army and navy belonging to the Chinese expedition to mark their great esteem and respect for his character'

Details

Type: Tablet
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Blenheim

Event

First China War

Event Date

1840-2

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Senhouse, Humphrey
Age: 60
Date of Death: 14/6/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: DNB gives his date of death as 14 June 1841. A Chinese bell and stone canonballs from the Dardanelles are placed next to the tablet.
Recorder: David Saunders 1993

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters