Memorial: M3687

Gravestone at the Church of St Decumanus, Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire commemorating Edward Skinner RN d. 1792

Location

Church of St Decumanus, Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Transcript

'This stone is erected in memory of Edward Skinner Esqr who whilst serving as midshipman on board H.M.S. Iphigenia met with an untimely end near this spot in the year 1792'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Iphigenia

People

Skinner, Edward
Age: 17
Date of Death: 22/5/1792
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Died after a fall from the cross-trees. 'Iphigenia' was moored in Milford Haven renewing her rigging prior to Skinner's death. ADM 51/476.
Recorder: David Saunders 1991

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