Captain James Drew - Lewes, Delaware
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 38° 46.531 W 075° 08.432
18S E 487792 N 4291875
Located in the Churchyard Cemetery of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
Waymark Code: WM18D40
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Grave Text:

Here Rest the Remains of CAPTAIN JAMES DREW who commanded HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S Sloop of War De Braak in which he lost his life when she foundered at the Capes of Delaware the 10th June 1798. He was for his virtues and admired for his bravery. His affectionate Relic has erected this monument to perpetuate his MEMORY
Type of Death Listed: Accident

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Drowned

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