Memorial: M3684

Gravestone in Rame, Cornwall dedicated to Thomas Hicks d. 1890

Location

St German's Church, Rame, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'IN / MEMORIAM / RICHARD HOCKEN / DIED DECEMBER 20TH 18.../ AGED 72 YEARS / Also / EDGAR HOCKEN / GRANDSON OF THE ABOVE / DIED OCTOBER 7TH 1890 / AGED 15 MONTHS / Also / THOMAS HICKS / LATE BOATSWAIN OF H.M.S. SERPENT / WHO WAS LOST ON THE COAST OF SPAIN / ON THE NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 10TH 1890 / AGED 38 YEARS / AND THE SEA SHALL GIVE UP HER DEAD'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Serpent

People

Hicks, Thomas
Age: 38
Date of Death: 10/11/1890
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Bosun
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Bosun HMS 'Serpent' wrecked near Corcubion Bay, N. Spain 10/11/1890.
Recorder: David Bailey 1994

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