Memorial: M4677

Gravestone at Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, commemorating William Palmer d. 1759

Location

Church of St Thomas A Becket, Warblington, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'This is to the Memory / of William Palmer / That Lost his Life and Vessell / Going into Dublin the 24 of Febry / 1759 Aged 38 Years / Here lyeth the Body / of Elizabeth His Wife / who Departed this Life the 18th of July 1759 / Aged 35 Years Leaving Issue-3 children / Elizabeth since Dyed May the 20th 1760 Aged 1 Year'

Details

Description: Relief of capsized vessel in a harbour entrance in front of Dublin castle. A body and two fish in the water.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Limestone

People

Palmer, William
Age: 38
Date of Death: 24/2/1759
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: DOSSIER. Relief seems to have been recut.
Recorder: K.J. Linder
Photographer: B. Tomlinson
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