Captain James Lawrence Grave, New York City, NY
N 40° 42.463 W 074° 00.720
18T E 583458 N 4506781
The grave is located in Trinity Churchyard, in New York City, New York.
Waymark Code: WMA8V6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2010
Views: 26
In memory of Captain JAMES LAWRENCE, of the United States Nave, who fell on the 1st day of June 1813, in the 32nd year of his age, in the action between the frigates Chesapeake and Shannon. He was distinguished on various occasions, but especially, when commanding the sloop of war Hornet he captured and sunk his Brittanick Majesty's sloop of war Peacock after a desperate action of fourteen minutes.
His bravery in action was equalled only by his modesty in triumph, and his magnanimity to the vanguished.
In private life, he was a Gentleman of the most generous and endearing qualities; the whole nation mourned his loss and the Enemy contended with his Countrymen who should most honor his remains.
Date Erected/Dedicated: 1813
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Governement
Location/Address:
Broadway at Wall Street
New York City, NY USA
10005
County/Province: Manhattan/New York
Website (related) if available: [Web Link]
Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: From: 7:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
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