Memorial: M6309

Obelisk at Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey commemorating Commander John Macgregor Skinner RN d. 1832

Location

Alltron Rock, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

Transcript

'This Monument was erected by his numerous friends to the memory of John Macgregor Skinner R.N., and for 33 years captain of one of the post office packets on this station, in testimony of his virtues, and in affectionate remembrance of him in his public capacity. He was distinguished for zeal, intrepidity and fidelity. In private life he was a model of unvarying friendship, disinterested kindness and unbounded charity. MDCCCXXXII.'

Details

Description: Large obelisk decorated with ship's prows, an urn with a winged sun disc above, and below, two vessels pouring oil into a lamp. Inverted torches are carved on either side of each corner of the base.
Type: Obelisk
Position: East of harbour
Materials: Granite?
Vessel: Escape

People

Skinner, John Macgregor
Age: 72
Date of Death: 30/10/1832
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Skinner lost an arm and later an eye whilst serving in HMS 'Phoenix' during the American war of Independence. Washed overboard from 'Escape' off Holyhead.
Bibliography: Peter Scott Roberts 'The Ancestry, Life and Times of Commander John Macgregor Skinner R.N.
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters