Memorial window in the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Marlingford, Norfolk dedicated to Sub-Lieutenant Edward Travers Fletcher RN, d. 1905 in the loss of submarine ‘A8’
Location
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Marlingford, Norfolk, England
Transcript
‘In Loving Memory of Sub Lieut: / Edward Travers Fletcher R.N. / who lost his life in the accident / to submarine A8 on the 8th June / 1905. This window is dedicated by his brother Sub Lieutenants.'
Details
Description: Personification of ‘Hope’ with fouled anchor.
Type: Window
Materials: stained glass and lead
Artists: James Powell & Sons
Vessel: Submarine A8
Type: Window
Materials: stained glass and lead
Artists: James Powell & Sons
Vessel: Submarine A8
People
Fletcher, Edward Travers
Age: 20
Date of Death: 8 June 1905
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Sub-Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 20
Date of Death: 8 June 1905
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Sub-Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Extra
Notes: ‘Dedicated by his brother officers.' 'A8' sunk following an explosion at Plymouth.
Travers Fletcher is buried in the graveyard, the site marked by stone cross.
Bibliography: 'Builder' 17 Feb 1906, p. 179
Travers Fletcher is buried in the graveyard, the site marked by stone cross.
Bibliography: 'Builder' 17 Feb 1906, p. 179