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Victoria Park

Sir Charles Napier

Merchistoun Hall, County Stirling 1786 - Portsmouth 1860
Admiral of the Blue

artist unknown
1868

Description

Column, with on top a lion, and a relief portrait on the silde.

Inscription(s)

to commemorate the untiring efforts of a gallant officer and true-hearted man in advancing the welfare of the british sailor this column is erected by petty officers, non-commissioned officers seamen and marines of her majesty's navy 1868	charles napier admiral of the blue k.c.b. born 1786 died 1860	ready aye ready
MARINIQUE	ACRE	CAPE ST VINCENT

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Tim Backhouse, ed., Memorials & Monuments in Portsmouth.

Locatie (N 50°47'59" - W 1°5'41") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbse004; Photograph: 9 September 2008 / updated: 14 September 2009
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