Memorial to Alfred Ripley

St Mary's Church, Bedstone

SACRED To the memory of Alfred Ripley, Midshipman RN, youngest son of Henry William Ripley of Lightcliffe Esq., who was drowned in the 18th year of his age in HMS Captain when that ship capsized in the Bay of Biscay on the night of Septr 6th 1870.     This monument is erected as an expression of affectionate regret by the officers of HMS Royal Oak in which he served for 2½ years & from which he exchanged four days before his death.     I WILL BRING MY PEOPLE AGAIN FROM THE DEPTHS OF THE SEA