Erected to the memory of CAPT JABEZ HOWES who died at Hawkes Harbor near the Streights of Belle Isle on the 17th of July A D 1805 in the 35 year of his age
Though far from home on a distant shore My flesh returns to dust I hope to rise when JESUS comes And dwell amongst the just
Note the small sunburst images in the bottom left and right corners of the tympanum.