Memorial: M5705

Memorial at All Saints and St Margaret’s Church, Pakefield, Suffolk commemorating Charles Lincoln, d. 1895

Location

All Saints and St Margaret's Church, Pakefield, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'In Loving Memory of / Charles Edward / Lincoln / the beloved husband of / Sarah Elizabeth Lincoln / who nobly lost his life in trying to save / the crew of the 'Joachim Christian’ / May 17th 1895 / aged 28 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Joachim Christian, Vanduara

People

Lincoln, Charles Edward
Age: 28
Date of Death: 17/5/1895
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Mate; Fisherman
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Mate of the smack ‘Vanduara', Charles Lincoln, and the 3rd hand, Thomas Bowling, were sent to the assistance of the vessel, 'Joachim Christian’ of Rostock in the smack's boat, and afterwards were found drowned.
Bibliography: 'The Times' 20 and 21 May 1895.
JSON