Memorial: M3451

Memorial at the Palisades, Port Royal, Jamaica commemorating John Jennings RN d. 1797

Location

The Palisades, Port Royal, Jamaica, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Memento Mori. Here lieth the body of John JENNINGS, Esqr., late Purser of His Majesty's Ship 'Maidstone'. Obt 3 December 1797, aetat 29 years. Brother now you are gone, never shall I again meet, So affectionate a friend. Benj. JENNINGS'

Details

Vessel: HMS Maidstone

People

Jennings, John
Age:
Date of Death: 3/12/1797
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Purser RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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

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