Memorial in St Michael’s Church, Teignmouth, Devon commemorating Richard Westlake lost in the foundering of the brig ‘Isla’ 1823
Location
St Michael's Church, Teignmouth, Devon, England
Transcript
'Richard Westlake, Master of the brig 'Isla' also John Westlake his brother who lost their lives in the said brig which founder'd in the storm on the 29th day of October 1823 within sight of this church'
Details
Position: South wall of transept
Vessel: Isla
Vessel: Isla
People
Westlake, Richard
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 29/10/1823
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown
Westlake, John
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 29/10/1823
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 29/10/1823
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown
Westlake, John
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 29/10/1823
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown
Extra
Bibliography: H.J. Trump 'Westcountry Harbour: The port of Teignmouth 1690-1975' (Teignmouth 1976) p. 63.