Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Newton Valence, Hampshire, commemorating Captain Nicholas Boyle RN d. 1780
Location
St Mary's Church, Newton Valence, Hampshire, England
Transcript
'...Robert Boyle Nicholas Esq., late Lord of this Manor & son of / William & Harriet Nicholas / Captain of his Majesty's ship Thunderer of 72 guns, / in which he was, with the rest of the crew / unfortunately lost in a hurricane off the / Island of Hispaniola in October 1790 / Aged 35 years.'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North wall chancel
Vessel: HMS Thunderer
Position: North wall chancel
Vessel: HMS Thunderer
People
Nicholas Robert Boyle
Age: 35
Date of Death: 10/1780
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 35
Date of Death: 10/1780
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: Captain Royal Navy HMS 'Thunderer', foundered in hurricane 10/1780 off Hispaniola.
Recorder: Mrs P. Exton
Recorder: Mrs P. Exton