sacred to the memory of

CAPTAIN WILLIAM PRYCE CUMBY, R.N._C.B.

who died at pembroke

captain superintendent of the naval arsenal,

and in command of the royal sovereign yacht,

xxvii september mdcccxxxvii aged lxvi.

in the BATTLE of TRAFALGAR

where at an early period of the engagement he succeeded to the command

of the bellerophon of 74 guns, which was then opposed in the hottest of

the action to a superior force being in contact with the french ship l’aigle,

closely engaged with the spanish ship el monarca,

and exposed to the fire of several other ships of the enemy’s line

he nobly maintained the unequal contest, displaying in this critical

position a skill and valour worthy of the eventful day, and animating by his

example the victorious efforts of his gallant crew.

at the capture of the city of ST. DOMINGO

he acquired additional distinction by the great ability with which he

conducted the operations of the naval force, and by his humanity to the

vanquished in their surrender to the british arms.

in his profession his considerate care for the comforts of those under his

command secured to him the service of attached hearts.

in private life his cheerful temper and social kindness endeared him to all

classes in and around this village, where his virtues and unaffected piety

diffused the calm enjoyments of domestic peace

over his happy home.