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Memorial: M2595

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Helmingham, Suffolk commemorating Hon George Tollemache, RN d. 1760

Location

St Mary's Church, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'...Killed by falling from masthead of the Modeste man of war at sea'

Details

Vessel: HMS Modeste

People

Tollemache, George
Age: 16 years
Date of Death: 13/11/1760
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Hon George Tollemache drowned en route to Lisbon following a fall from the mizzen topmast of the HMS 'Modeste'.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1970

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Maritime Memorials