Memorial: M814

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating George Wharrie d. 1875, a Trafalgar veteran.

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'George Wharrie born 14th May 1787 died 2nd April 1875 age 88 served on board H.M.S. Colossus in the battle of Trafalgar 21 October 1805'

Details

Vessel: HMS Colossus

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Wharrie, George
Age: 88
Date of Death: 2/4/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson, d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 899.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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