Memorial in Westminster Abbey, London commemorating Rear Admiral John Harrison RN d. 1791
Location
Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England
Transcript
'DEVS PORTVS / Near lies buried / Rear Admiral JOHN HARRISON / Son of Captain ROBERT HARRISON / Who Educated him in his infancy in the Navy / Having himself served forty years / He was Captain in the NAMVR / the Ship of Admiral Sir GEORGE POCOCK / In several successful Engagements / with the French Fleet commanded by Mon D.A. / in one of which he was wounded / DEVS MONSTRAVIT', 'MEVS ET / He conducted under the same British Admiral / the Armament against the HAVANNAH / And brought the Fleet and Treasure / Safe to England / In consequence a successive Fatigue / Soon after his return he lost the use of one side / By a Paralytic stroke / And remained helpless / twenty eight Years / MIRACVLA SVA', 'REFVGIVM / He was firm in Action / Prudent in Conduct. Polished in Society / Generous and Humane / In a Profession and upon and Element / Where human Virtue is of the most rigid kind / And human Nature is most severely tried / His Modesty was equal to his Virtues / He died the 15th of October 1791 / Aged 69 Years / IN PROFUNDIS'
Details
Type: Wall tablets
Position: Over east cloister door
Materials: Marble
Vessel: Namur, Havannah
People
Age: 69
Date of Death: 15/10/1791
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy