Memorial: M6379

Brass plaque in the Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, commemorating Robert Balcomb, RN, Chief Engineer, d. 1847 at Banjul, Gambia, West Africa

Location

Royal Dockyard Church, Chatham, Kent, England

Transcript

'In Memory of / Robert Balcomb / Chief Engineer of H.M.S. Rifleman / Born 6th. August 1847 / Died of Fever at Bathurst, West Coast of Africa / September 28th. 1887. / This Tablet was erected by his Shipmates / as a mark of their Respect and Regard for him.'

Details

Description: Brass, borders leaves and flowers, gothic letters infilled in black and red
Type: Plaque
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Rifleman

People

Balcomb, Robert
Age: 40
Date of Death: 28/9/1887
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Chief engineer RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Photographer: B. Tomlinson

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