HMS Thunderer plaque

Memorial Name: HMS Thunderer plaque

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Date: 2 January 1879

Location: NMRN Store

Country: United Kingdom

Notes: Originally in the RMA Church, Eastney (The Crinoline Church), then moved to St Andrew's Church c. 1904 before being removed to Museum store c. 1998

Inscription: Ad Majorum Dei Gloriam - In memory of Lieutenant Edward Daniel and Corporal Thomas Bolton Royal Marine Artillery, who were killed by the bursting of a 38 ton gun on board HMS Thunderer in the Sea of Marmora on the 2 January AD 1879