Memorial at Ilha da Mocambique, Mozambique commemorating Commander James Richard Dacres RN and Lieutenant George Lock RN both d. 1848

Location
Cemetery, Ilha da Mocambique, Mozambique, Rest of the World
Transcript
'BENEATH THIS STONE / in hopes of blessed Resurrection / Are the remains of Commander JAMES RICHD. DACRES / of H B M S NIMROD / Son of Vice Admiral Dacres He died the 18th Feb. 1848 from an / attack of Mozambique fever Aged 37 / He was beloved whilst living & / deeply regretted. / In the same grave are deposited / the remains of / Lieut. GEORGE LOCK / of HMS Nimrod / son of John Lock Esq of Morden Park / who died the same day of the same fever / Aged 24'
Details
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Nimrod
Vessel: HMS Nimrod
People
Dacres, James Richard
Age: 38
Date of Death: 18/2/1848
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Lock, George
Age: 24
Date of Death: 18/2/1848
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 38
Date of Death: 18/2/1848
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Lock, George
Age: 24
Date of Death: 18/2/1848
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy