Memorial: M5095

Memorial at Bangor Abbey, Bangor, County Down commemorating John Booth, RN, d. 1892

Location

Bangor Abbey, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Transcript

'In Memory of / John William Booth/ Engineer Royal Navy / Who died at Sea / On August 9th 1892, / Aged 29 Years. / This stone is erected / by the Ward-Room officers of / H.M.S. Audacious, as a token of / esteem and respect for their / late comrade'

Details

Description: Flat top headstone with triangular central feature. Vertical rectangular text panel, with round top. Decorative motif at top, depicting an anchor. Inscription is incised.
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Materials: Stone
Artists: Purdy & Millard
Vessel: HMS Audacious

People

Booth, John William
Age: 29
Date of Death: 9/8/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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