Memorial in the Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica commemorating Vice-Admiral John Benbow d. 1702
Location
St Thomas Church, Kingston, Jamaica, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Here lyeth interred, the body of John BENBOW Esqr., Admiral of the White: A true pattern of English courage: who lost hys life in defence of hys Queene and country, November ye 1702 in the 52nd year of hys age by a wound in his leg, received in an engagement with Mons. Du Casse, being much lamented'
Details
Type: Ledger
Position: Chancel
Materials: Blue slate
Position: Chancel
Materials: Blue slate
Event
Cartagena
Event Date
1702
Event Category
1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession
People
Benbow, John
Age: 51
Date of Death: 4/11/1702
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 51
Date of Death: 4/11/1702
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral of the White
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Inscription overstates age by 3 years. Incorrect coat-of-arms. Also known as Kingston Parish Church.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'; Capt J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).
Recorder: E.G. Allsopp. 30/09/1969
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'; Capt J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).
Recorder: E.G. Allsopp. 30/09/1969