Image: CynhebrwngCochrane1901

Description: Tribute of respect to the memory of Admiral Lord Cochrane by Brazilian naval officers, who had come over to congratulate the King The procession was lead by dean Bradley (robed as Chancellor of the Order of Bath. Persons involved were; The Brazilian Minister in London and his entire staff (in full levée dress), 12th Earl of Dundonald (wearing a general's uniform), Captain Duarte de Bacella (of the Floriano), First Lieutenant Arthur Thompson, Lieutenant Eduardo de Procuca, and Lieutenant Oscar Gomes Bruza (of the same vessel). The captain and his chief lieutenant carried extra wreaths as personal offerings from the Brazilian warship's company and from her officers. The Brazilian Minister uttered these words; "We place these flowers on Lord Cochrane's grave in the name of the Brazilian Navy, which he created, and of the Brazilian nation, to whose independence and unity he rendered incomparable services." The 12th Earl (4th from the right on image) replied to the minister by saying: "Senhor Nabuco, on behalf of my grandfather's family, I thank the Brazilian Navy and the Brazilian people for this tribute of respect to his memory." The officers were afterwards seperately presented to (12th Earl) Lord Dundonald.
Title: CynhebrwngCochrane1901
Credit: The Graphic - Saturday 06 July 1901 (https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/9000057/19010706/028/0019)
Author: The Graphic (Newspaper company)
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License: Public domain
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