Wall tablet in Wells Cathedral commemorating Charles Spencer Ogilvie RN d. 1809
Location
Well's Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory / of / CHARLES SPENCER OGILVIE / Only Son of JOHN ALEXANDER OGILVIE Esqr. / of Charlestown South Carolina and / Midshipman of his Majesty`s ship L`Imperieuse / Who closed his short and blameless life / By gallantly falling in the British service .
/ At Elvoursdyke in South Beveland / On the 16th December 1809 / In the 17th year of his Age. / The Integrity of his principles / The Sweetness of his temper / the Purity of his Manner / and / The Elevation and Firmness of his professional character / Prepared him (as it seemed) for a sure and Prosperous Course / of / Worldly Felicity and Honour. / The Almighty hath dealt yet more graciously with him / By calling him to the Blessings of immortality / Before his fair Hopes had been clouded by Misfortune / Or his innocence endangered by Temptation.'
Details
Type: Wall tablet
Position: Interior
Materials: White marble
Vessel: L'Imperieuse
Event Category
1803-1815 Napoleonic War
People
Age: 17
Date of Death: 16/12/1809
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman
Organisation: Royal Navy