Memorial: M4615

Gravestone at Vlieland, Netherlands commemorating Captain Lancelot Skynner RN d. 1799 in the loss of the ‘Lutine’

Location

Church, Vlieland, Netherlands, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Here Lay the remains of / the Commander of the frigate / H.M.S. 'LUTINE' / Captain Lancelot Skynner R.N. / 1766-1799 / and two of his officers / who perished as a result of / the loss of the 'Lutine' / on 10th October 1799 / off the coast of Vlieland'

Details

Description: Relief of ship above the inscription.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Lutine

People

Skynner, Lancelot
Age:
Date of Death: 10/10/1799
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Recent memorial, erected by the society 'Tromp's Huys' circa 1995. DOSSIER
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