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Unknown Sailor's - headstone (1)

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Erected in 1873 by the villagers the stone was dedicated to the memory of the many unknown sailors who were washed ashore.

The verse read: Around this same stone lie the remains of sailors who perished in the mighty waters and whose bodies were washed on shore from the wrecked vessels. Dedicated by the villagers. Be ye also ready.

Donor : Maureen Anderson

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