1810

Henry Wilson (Capt)

Sea captain. He was commander of the packet ship The Antelope, which was part of the fleet of the East India Company. In 1783 he was shipwrecked off the island of Ulong. After some initial animosity, he befriended the inhabitants of nearby Pelew (modern day Palau), under the leadership of Abba Thulle. When his ship was rebuilt, he returned to Britain with Thulle's second son, Prince Lee Boo. he later became captain of The Warley and fought at the battle of Pulo Aura. Died at Colyton, Devon.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Henry Wilson (Capt)

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Prince Lee Boo's tomb

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SS Erebus & SS Terror

Lost on the Franklin Expedition to find the North West Passage. See Franklin's page for more details.

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John Bridgens

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

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David McDonald

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

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Frederick Hornby

Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

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Samuel Brown

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

Person, Exploring, Tragedy

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Sloane Square drinking fountain

SW1, Sloane Square

The lettering is incised and painted black - very effective.

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Robert Little

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Richard Brandon

King Charles I's alleged executioner. Buried in St Mary Matfalon churchyard.

Person, Law

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First underground railway - red plaque

NW1, Baker Street Station

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Battle of Mareth

In Southern Tunisia. Also known as the Battle of the Horseshoe. To quote the plaque: "History records this as one of the greatest and most terrible battles fought by the Regiment in the Second Wo...

Event, Armed Forces, Africa

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