Memorial: M983

Wall memorial in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Captain George Hardinge d. 1808

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, London, England

Transcript

'TO GEO. N. HARDINGE / CAPT. OF THE S. FIORENZO 36 GUNS 186 MEN / WHO ATTACKED ON THREE SUCCESSIVE DAYS LA PIEDMONTAISE. 50 GUNS 566 MEN, / AND FELL, NEAR CEYLON, IN THE PATH TO / VICTORY / 8. MARCH 1808, AGED 28 YEARS'

Details

Description: A sarcophagus draped with an ensign staff. Below, the inscription is flanked by figures of a mourning Indian and winged Victory.
Type: Wall monument
Artists: Charles Manning
Vessel: HMS San Fiorenzo

People

Hardinge, George Nicholas
Age: 28
Date of Death: 8/3/1808
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Buried in Colombo. National monument, voted by Parliament, contract 7/10/1810, value £1, 575.
Bibliography: Rupert Gunnis 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851' (London 1964) p. 241.

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