Memorial

Rear Admiral Sir C Cradock

Source: Copyright Amy Savage by kind permission of the Commanding Officer HMS Collingwood

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Current Location

St George's Church, Royal Sovereign Avenue, HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AS, England

SU 57009 04210

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 100950
Description: Stained glass window with large central depiction of St Nicholas on a pedestal surrounded by depictions of King Alfred, Vice Admiral Nelson, Sir Francis Drake and Rear Admiral Sir Cradock. Each smaller figure is on a pedestal and crowned with their flagship. Two cherubs at top are holding a compass and sextant and are separated by a forward sailing ship. At bottom are a framed Royal Navy crown and fouled anchor. Framed and glazed history of the stained glass windows mounted on the wall nearby.
Inscription: History of the windows: AT THE WEST END/ The Cradock window was originally given to H.M.S. ST. VINCENT/ in memory of Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock who was lost with his/ flagship GOOD HOPE after attacking a superior German force at/ the battle of Coronel in 1914. His attempt to damage the enemy/ led to the loss of his ship and the MONMOUTH. The German/ force including SCHARNHORST and GNEISENAU, was later/ defeated in the battle of the Falkland Islands. Here is a stirring/ example of loyalty to Nelson's adage 'engage the enemy more closely'./ It was moved to St. George's after the closing of H.M.S. ST. VINCENT.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank, title, forename, surname, manner of death, year died

Window

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good