Memorial: M4982

Memorial in Shanklin cemetery, Lake, Isle of Wight, dedicated to the officers and men of HMS ‘Eurydice’ d. 1878

Location

Shanklin cemetery, Lake, Isle of Wight, England

Transcript

'TO THE MEMORY OF/ THE OFFICERS AND MEN / OF H.M.S. "EURYDICE" /
WHICH FOUNDERED OFF SHANKLIN / MARCH 24TH 1878 / SEVEN OF WHOM ARE BURIED HERE / ERECTED BY / PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTIONS / AND UNVEILED BY / LADY ISABEL ATHERLEY / JUNE 23RD 1880'

Details

Description: A rock with a draped anchor and gun above.
Type: Memorial
Vessel: HMS Eurydice

Extra

Bibliography: E.H. Verney 'The last four days of the Eurydice' (Portsmouth, 1879) pp. 58-63 (list of ship's company).

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M4982

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters