Memorial: M434

Memorial at the Msida Bastion cemetery, Malta commemorating Rear Admiral Alexander Shippard d. 1841

Location

Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta, Rest of the World

Transcript

SACRED / TO THE MEMORY OF / ALEXANDER SHIPPARD / REAR ADMIRAL OF THE BRITISH NAVY / WHO DIED AT VALLETTA ON THE 4TH APRIL 1841 / AGED 70 YEARS / HAVING PASSED THROUGH LIFE AS MUCH DISTINGUISHED FOR / PROFESSIONAL ZEAL AS HE WAS RESPECTED FOR HIS PRIVATE VIRTUES. / ALSO / TO THE MEMORY OF / JANE / HIS WIFE WHO SURVIVED HIM ONLY SEVEN MONTHS / HAVING DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THE 10TH OF NOVEMBER 1842 / AGED… YEARS’

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Stone

People

Shippard, Alexander
Age: 70
Date of Death: 4/4/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Alexander Shippard born 3/3/1771. Wall tablet in worn condition.

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