Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Michael Browning

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012

1. Michael Browning Marker

Inscription.

Near this spot was landed the body of
Michael Browning
Master of the ship
Mountjoy
of Londonderry - killed in action at the breaking of the boom, July 28th 1689.o.s. while leading the van of the relieving squadron against the forces of James II & Louis XIV.

"He died by the most enviable of all deaths, in sight of the city which was his birth place, which was his home, and which had just been saved by his bravery and self-devotion from the most frightful form of destruction.
(Macauley)

This tablet was erected from a bequest to this city by J.Y.F. Cooke, formerly of Boomhall

Erected by City of Derry-Londonderry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 28, 1689.

Location. 54° 59.837′ N, 7° 19.212′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is on Union Hall Place, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the city wall, within meters of the Tower Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6LU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guildhall Square (here, next to this marker); Demi-culverin Cannon

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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Demi-culverin Cannon (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Walled City (a few steps from this marker); … Free, entire and perfect (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Guildhall Square (a few steps from this marker); Magazine Gate (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.

Also see . . .
1. Michael Browning. Dictionary of Irish Biogeaphy website entry (Submitted on September 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Siege (BBC). (Submitted on December 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012

2. Michael Browning Marker

Tower Museum dominates background beyond wall

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.