Memorial: M511

Wall tablet dedicated to Rear-Admiral Smith Callis d. 1761, in Bath Abbey, Bath.

Location

Bath Abbey, Bath, England

Transcript

'Near this place are laid / the Remains of / SMITH CALLIS Esqr / Rear Admiral of the Blue / from his earliest youth / train'd to the service of the Sea / In every Station / and in every Instance of Tryal / (many of the utmost Danger) / his Steady Courage / prevailed often with Success / always with geat Applause / But his intrepid Conduct / at ST TROPEZ / received a peculiar Distinction / more lasting than Marble / from his Sovereign's Hand / The Greatness of his King / and the Love of his Country / were the prevailing passions / of his Mind / In his Life and Manners / He was Serious, Humane, Liberal, Friendly / and of Strict Integrity / This truly brave Commander / feared nothing but / to do an unbecoming Action / He died / Octo: 16: MDCCLXI / In the 52nd Year / of his Age'

Details

Description: Above the inscription, Callis's arms on a cartouche flanked by naval trophies.

Type: Wall tablet
Materials: Marble

People

Callis, Smith
Age: 52
Date of Death: 16/10/1761
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Rear Admiral of the Blue
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters