Headstone for Henry Trengrouse

Headstone for Henry Trengrouse

Image Details

Title Headstone for Henry Trengrouse
Reference Number STH0009931
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date c1890
Original Format Coloured photograph
Period Victorian (1837-1901)
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information This is a photograph of his headstone in Helston Graveyard in
Cornwall.  Henry invented the Rocket Line apparatus used in saving
sailors when the ship is wrecked near the shore.