What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: Pilot Lights. The home of Nancy Perriam who accompanied her husband to sea, serving as a powder monkey in the fleet at the time of Nelson. She was at the battles of L'Orient (1795), Cape St. Vincent (1797) and the Nile (1798). Died in 1865 at the age of 98 years. Recorded plaque organisation: Exmouth Society.

Nancy Perriam served as a powder monkey during the Napoleonic Wars, accompanying her husband to sea and participating in significant naval battles under Admiral Nelson, including L'Orient, Cape St. Vincent, and the Nile. Her longevity and unique role in maritime history make her a notable figure from the era of sail.

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