Memorial: M6127

Gravestone at Lancaster Priory commemorating Thomas Walmsley RN d. 1802, Joseph Walmsley d. 1808 in the loss of the ‘Harriet’ and other members of their family

Location

Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Transcript

[Not exact] 'Thomas Walmsley of Lancaster, died July 1795, aged 60; Alice Walmsley his wife, died 6 Jan 1788 aged 40: Thomas Walmsley, their son, died March 1802, aged 28 - he served on board his Majesty's ship 'Majestic' at the battle of Camperdown. Joseph Walmsley their son, perished on board the ship 'Harriett' of this port on the night of their departure from Liverpool for Berbia, 14 February 1808, aged 24; William Walmsley their son, Marchant, died at sea on his passage from Para to Barbados, a victim of the climate in 1814, aged 46.'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Majestic, Harriett

Event

Battle of Camperdown

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Walmsley, Thomas
Age: 40
Date of Death: 6/1/1788
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy
Walmsley, Joseph
Age: 24
Date of Death: 14/2/1808
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Harriet' wrecked on West Hoyle Bank on the 11th February and sank later off the coast of Wales. 26 people, including two passengers were lost.
Bibliography: Kenneth H. Dolton 'The tombstones and memorials in the churchyard of St Mary's Priory Church, Lancaster.' (Lancaster, 1872). 'Lancaster Gazette and General Advertiser' (20 Feb 1808).

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters