Memorial in Paul, Cornwall commemorating Henry Wright d. 1855
Location
St Paulinus Church, Paul, Cornwall, England
Transcript
'HENRY WRIGHT of Mousehole, master mariner who departed this life May 23rd 1874 aged 73 years. Also Rebecca his wife who died Dec 16th 1877 aged 74 years. Also of Richard Treeve son of the above who died Oct 23rd 1847 aged 21 years. Also of Henry Wright son of the above who was drowned with five others by the loss of the Brig ICARUS on the coast of Spain, Feb 4th 1855 aged 19 years. This stone erected by J H Wright sole surviving son as a tribute to his affection'
Details
Vessel: Icarus
People
Wright, Henry
Age: 73
Date of Death: 23/5/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Wright, Henry
Age: 19
Date of Death: 4/2/1855
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Age: 73
Date of Death: 23/5/1874
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Wright, Henry
Age: 19
Date of Death: 4/2/1855
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: 'The Times' Sat Feb 17th 1855 page 9 'Ship News CADIZ Feb 6th. The Icarus of Liverpool from Cardiff for Gibraltar was driven on shore during a severe gale at SSW on the night of the 4th inst. Master and 3 men saved. Master's wife and five men drowned. The gale continues with a tremendous sea running and it is feared both vessel and cargo will be totally lost.'
Bibliography: 'Lloyd's List' (16th Feb 1855).
Recorder: Mrs K. Atkin
Bibliography: 'Lloyd's List' (16th Feb 1855).
Recorder: Mrs K. Atkin