Upcoming: King’s Pilot James Darrell Service
There will be Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James “Jemmy” Darrell at his grave site in the churchyard of St Peter’s, Their Majesties Chappell in St George’s, Bermuda on Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 5.00 pm.
Born a slave in 1749, Pilot Darrell was instrumental in helping the Royal Navy find the channel into Murray’s anchorage as a result of which he was granted his freedom. He was one of the first King’s Pilots in Bermuda. As a free man of colour, he challenged laws that imposed new restrictions on all blacks, and also petitioned against proposals that would have led to a drop in income for King’s Pilots.
Donations will be received for the restoration and care of the graveyard. A memorial wreath will be taken out to Murray’s Anchorage on the Pilot Boat and placed over board.
Pround to be a Decendent.of Jemme Darrell. — great Pilot
He also wrote several important documents also.