This bronze plaque is dedicated to the memory of Captain William Thornton Bate, R.N.
Captain William Thornton Bate Plaque
Ottawa, Ontario
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Inscription
Sacred to the memory of
Captain William Thornton Bate, R.N.
of H.M.S. Actaeon
who was killed at Canton at the storming of the city
December 29th 1857
His distinguished career and Christian virtues
endeared him to the foreign community in China
who erected a monument to his memory at Hong Kong
This tablet is erected in testimony of respect and affection
by H. Gerald Bate
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Location
Captain William Thornton Bate Plaque
330 Laurier Avenue E
Ottawa
Ontario
Captain William Thornton Bate Plaque
330 Laurier Avenue E
Ottawa
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 45.4272445
Long. -75.6779248
Lat. 45.4272445
Long. -75.6779248