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Sharman, James. James Sharman was a native of Great Yarmouth and entered the Royal Navy in 1799. He was a victim of a press-gang, while he was waiting at table in the Wrestlers’ Inn in Great Yarmouth. He was taken to HMS Weazle under the command of Captain Durban. After four years’ service he was wrecked off Cabritta Point near Gibraltar in ...
Jan 24, 2020 · In 1827, Sharman assisted lifeboatmen in rescuing the crew of the brig Hammond that had been wrecked on the beach near to Monument House. Dickens, who was visiting the town, is said to have read about the rescue in the local newspaper and visited him in Monument House, inspiring him into using his character as the basis for Peggoty.
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In 1827, Sharman performed an act of great bravery in rescuing the crew of the brig Hammond that was wrecked on the beach near his cottage. Charles Dickens read the newspaper report and visited Sharman in his cottage in Yarmouth.
Sharman sprung into action to rescue a crew member of the brig Hammond that was wrecked on the beach near his cottage. He waded into the surf, being knocked of his feet several times, and retrieved a man clinging to the wreckage in the nick of time. Six crew members had already been washed away to their deaths.
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Jan 23, 2020 · In 1827, Sharman assisted lifeboatmen in rescuing the crew of the brig Hammond that had been wrecked on the beach near to Monument House. Dickens, who was visiting the town, is said to have read about the rescue in the local newspaper and visited him in Monument House, inspiring. The Davidson Silver Nile Medal presented to Thomas Atkinson.
Jan 8, 2016 · In 1827, Sharman performed an act of great bravery in rescuing the crew of the brig Hammond that was wrecked on the beach near his cottage. Charles Dickens read the newspaper report and visited Sharman in his cottage in Yarmouth.
These movements would culminate in the decisive American victory at Cowpens on January 17, 1781. While the cavalry charge at Hammond’s Store might seem inconsequential, it was revered by Daniel Morgan for having been a successful operation without the loss of a single American soldier. Because of this fact, along with the string of victories ...
