LODGE

Robert John . b. April 1810; manager of Marine Insurance Co. 1839–88; salved from wreck of Royal Charter in 1859 £322,103 at a cost of 5⅓ per cent., and from the wreck of the Alfonso XII. in 1885 £90,000 from a depth of 26⅔ fathoms, these and other succe es revolutionized the premium rate on specie; presented with a farewell addre signed by 20 marine insurance companies and 60 members of Lloyd’s 1888; treasurer of High gate literary and scientific institution. d. 7 The Grove, High gate 1 April 1893.