Sacred to the memory of the following officers, seamen and marines of HMS Brilliant who fell victim to yellow fever in the West Indies in the months of August and September 1857. Includes: Thos Riley, RM; Philip Carter BRM; Rob Wheeler BRM; H Y Butters BRM; W Hayhurst BRM. This Tablet is erected by Captain Paynter, the officers and crew of HMS Brilliant as a tribute of regard for their departed shipmates.