Papers concerning the embalming of Sir Cloudesley Shovell's body by the surgeon James Yonge.

Collection of material relating to research into the Shovell family and descendants, 1880-90: Papers concerning the embalming of Shovell's body by Dr James Yonge of Plymouth. Includes a letter from Miss Charlotte Mary Yonge (the author) dated March 1898 regarding a visit by Marsham-Townsend to see a copy of the diary of Dr Yonge covering the period 1657-1708.

Record Details

Item reference: MAT/8
Catalogue Section: Personal collections
Level: ITEM
Date made: 1898
Creator: Marsham-Townshend, Robert
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London