Slavery

Memorial: M4974

Memorial in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire, commemorating those men of HMS ‘Archer’ who died of fever during her commission on the West Coast of Africa 1864-6

Location

Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire, England

Details

Description: Carved with an anchor round which is entwined a cross made of rope twist, on a plinth.
Type: Memorial
Position: Opposite entrance
Materials: Portland stone
Vessel: HMS Archer

Extra

Notes: Commemorates those who died of fever during the commission on the West Coast of Africa 1864/66 in prevention of slave traffic.

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M4974

Location

Details

Extra

Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters