Skinner's Monument
Introduction
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Skinner's Monument
Image: © Eirian Evans Taken: 26 Aug 2013
Capt John Skinner was born in New Jersey, USA, c.1760. He lost an arm while fighting with the Royal Navy in the American War of Independence, then lost an eye while serving in the Caribbean. Moving to Holyhead, he became master of packet ships crossing the Irish Sea and campaigned for improvements to the service and the ships’ condition. He died in 1832 when he was washed overboard from his ship, called Escape, while sailing from Howth to Holyhead. His mate drowned in trying to rescue him.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.308127
Longitude
-4.627127
