Capt. Samuel Gerrish - Kittery Point, Maine
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BruceS
N 43° 04.869 W 070° 42.899
19T E 360397 N 4771253
Gravestone of ship captain who became a prison of war during the Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WMETGN
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2012
Views: 6
Capt. Samuel Gerrish was the captain of the Brigantine Aurora in service to the continental forces. The brigantine had eight cannons. The ship was captured by the HM Frigate Cerberus on May 14, 1780. Captain Gerrish was held at Mill Prison near Plymouth, England beginning July 25, 1780, he escaped December 28, 1780. He survived the war. He died November 12, 1807 at age 65.
Location type: Single Grave
Date of Death: November 12, 1807
Cause of death: Died Later
Grave Marker Text:
Capt. Samuel Gerrish
Died
Nov. 12, 1807
aged 65 years
Ranks:
Captain
Date of Birth: Not listed
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