Memorial: M3442

Memorial in Port Royal, Jamaica commemorating Ebenezer Scott MD, RN d. 1838

Location

St Peter's Church, Port Royal, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the memory of Ebenezer SCOTT, M.D., Surgeon of H.M.S. 'Cornwallis', who died of fever at Port Royal, December 30th. 1838. This tablet is erected as a small tribute of esteem and respect according to the wish of his Commander in Chief, Vice Admiral The Honourable Sir Charles Paget, G.C.H., who was destined within one month to follow his lamented friend to the grave cut off by the same fatal disorder. Requiescat in pace'

Details

Vessel: HMS Cornwallis

People

Scott, Ebenezer
Age:
Date of Death: 30/12/1838
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Surgeon RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: Captain J.H. Lawrence-Archer 'Monumental Inscriptions of the British West Indies' (London, 1875).

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