Memorial in Trafalgar Cemetery, Gibraltar commemorating William Grave RN d. 1801
Location
Trafalgar Cemetery, Gibraltar, Rest of the World
Transcript
'William Grave, aged 38 years, Master of HMS Caesar who fell while conspicuously exerting himself in the Battle of Algeziras on July the sixth AD 1801. By nature he was penetrating and resolute, he was courteous in his deportment, irreproachable in his morals and exemplary in his attention in all his duties and the functions of his religion. Contemplating with affectionate regret a memory to which they would pay but every tribute of regard, the Officers of HMS Caesar have erected this monument of their esteem for their departed Friend'
Details
Vessel: HMS Caesar
Event
Battle of Algeciras
Event Date
1801
Event Category
1793-1802 French Revolutionary War
People
Grave, William
Age: 38
Date of Death: 6/7/1801
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation:
Age: 38
Date of Death: 6/7/1801
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation:
Extra
Bibliography: Liz Carter 'Carved in stone-recorded on the rock', 'Family Tree Magazine' vol. 13, p.12 (Oct 1997).