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Nathaniel Cook
Cenotaph

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Nathaniel Cook

Birth
England
Death
16 Oct 1780 (aged 15–16)
At Sea
Cenotaph
Cambridge, City of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England Add to Map
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He was born to James and Elizabeth (Batts) Cook.

Nathaniel was midshipman on the H.M.S. Thunderer. This ship foundered in the great West Indies hurricane of 1780. He was lost at sea in this storm on Oct. 16, 1780, as was most of the crew.

The inclusion of Nathaniel on this family Cook Memorial at St. Andrew is a cenotaph, honoring his service and memory. His body remains lost at sea.
He was born to James and Elizabeth (Batts) Cook.

Nathaniel was midshipman on the H.M.S. Thunderer. This ship foundered in the great West Indies hurricane of 1780. He was lost at sea in this storm on Oct. 16, 1780, as was most of the crew.

The inclusion of Nathaniel on this family Cook Memorial at St. Andrew is a cenotaph, honoring his service and memory. His body remains lost at sea.


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  • Created by: Kline Lynch
  • Added: Mar 10, 2013
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106447639/nathaniel-cook: accessed ), memorial page for Nathaniel Cook (1764–16 Oct 1780), Find a Grave Memorial ID 106447639, citing St Andrew the Great Churchyard, Cambridge, City of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; Maintained by Kline Lynch (contributor 47937188).