Memorial to HMS Anson, wrecked off Cornwall, England
N 50° 06.078 W 005° 16.468
30U E 337345 N 5552371
Memorial, in the form of a rescued cannon, to HMS Anson, wrecked off Cornwall, England. It is located outside the Helston Folk Museum.
Waymark Code: WMJ949
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/13/2013
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HMS Anson was wrecked on the 29th December 1807 by being driven onto a lee shore by a gale while attempting to return to Falmouth. She had anchored, but after the anchor ropes failed she hit the rocks broadside. Estimates of the number of lives lost vary from 60 to 190. Captain Lydiard was among the casualties, his body being recovered on 1 January 1808 and taken to Falmouth for burial with full military honours. Most of the other victims were buried in pits dug on unconsecrated ground on the cliffs with no burial rites.
The dedication plaque reads :-
GUN FROM H.M.S. ANSON
WRECKED ON LOE BAR PORTHLEVEN
29th DECEMBER 1807
This Gun was salvaged by Naval Volunteer Skin Divers of the ship's company
H.M.S. SEAHAWK
The mounting and carriage is a replica of the original and was
constructed at H.M.S. SEAHAWK and presented by the descendents of
HENRY TRENGROUSE
of Helston the inventor of the
LIFE SAVING LINE THROWING APPARATUS
as a proud tribute to his memory
26th November 1965
Disaster Date: 12/29/1807
Date of dedication: 11/26/1965
Memorial Sponsors: H.M.S. SEAHAWK
Disaster Type: Natural
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