Memorial: M3209

Memorial at St Nicholas Church, New Romney, Kent commemorating lifeboatmen William Ryan and Samuel Hart d. 1891

Location

St Nicholas Church, New Romney, Kent, England

Transcript

'IN SACRED MEMORY OF WILLIAM RYAN Boatman, SAMUEL HART Boatman of St Mary's Coastguard Station who perished through capsizing of the lifeboat on the night of the 9th March 1891 in a gallant attempt to save life'

Details

Type: Plaque

People

Hart, Samuel
Age:
Date of Death: 9/3/1891
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Ryan, William
Age:
Date of Death: 9/3/1891
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Found in a New Romney Dyke, this plaque was later replaced on the graves of the men, buried in New Romney churchyard.
Bibliography: William Webb 'Coastguard: an official history of HM Coastguard' (London, 1976) p. 70.
Recorder: E. R. Stage

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Maritime Memorials