Memorial: M3813

Plaque in Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, Wiltshire commemorating Admiral John Fulford, RN, d. 1888

Location

Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Transcript

'IN REVERENT MEMORY OF / ADMIRAL / JOHN FULFORD R.N. / BORN AT / GREAT FULFORD, DEVON. / 16TH FEBRUARY 1809 / ENTERED INTO REST AT / BREMERTON / 15TH FEBRUARY 1888 / FULL OF GOOD WORKS FOR THE / CHURCH OF GOD IN HIS DIOCESE / AND STEADFAST IN THE FAITH / "SO HE BRINGETH THEM UNTO THE HAVEN WHERE THEY WOULD BE"'

Details

Description: Gothic architectural surround with Chi Rho symbol above the inscription


Type: Plaque
Position: South aisle of chancel
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS President

People

Fulford, John
Age: 78
Date of Death: 1888
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: P. Clissold 'Ships and Monuments in the Solent Area', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 58, p. 212 (Greenwich, 1972).
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