Memorial: M3015

Memorial at St David’s Chapel, Llanwrtyd, Powys commemorating John Lloyd d. 1818 HEIC

Location

St David's Chapel, Llanwrtyd, Powys, Wales

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John Lloyd, eldest son of Rees Lloyd of Dinas and captain of the Honbl. East India Company's ship MANSHIP who left this, his native parish at the age of sixteen, without friends or interest, but by good conduct and perseverance acquired both: and after 32 years of active naval service and 12 voyages to India in the course of which he twice suffered shipwreck and cruel imprisonment in the hands of Tipoo Sultan of Mysore, returning to display the same active and enterprising spirit in promoting the welfare and cultivating the resources of his native country. He died Feby 1818 aged 70'

Details

Vessel: HEIC Manship

People

Lloyd, John
Age:
Date of Death: 2/1818
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. 6, no. 6 (BACSA).

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters