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Service Honours Pilot James Darrell
News | April 15, 2025
Descendants of Pilot James Darrell gathered at St Peter’s Church on Saturday, April 12, to honour the Bermudian who was born enslaved in 1749 and freed thanks to his navigational skills and seamanship. He was Bermuda's first King's Pilot and the first Black Bermudian to own property, and is buried in St Peter's Church Graveyard. The commemorative service was led by Rev Dr Lorne Bean... Read more
Barrier-breaking pilot remembered in St George’s
News | April 15, 2024
A memorial service to honour former slave and ship’s pilot James “Jemmy” Darrell was held in St George’s yesterday. Mario Thompson, Bermuda’s Pilot Warden, told attendees at St Peter’s Church that Mr Darrell should be named a national hero for his historical significance to the island. “There was a petition eight or nine years ago to recognise Jemmy Darrell as a national h... Read more
Jemmy Darrell’s achievements praised at church service
News | April 24, 2023
The life and achievements of one of Bermuda’s most celebrated figures were recognised at a service of remembrance in the Town of St George on Saturday. Pilot Warden Mario Thompson lays a wreath. Descendants of James Darrell gathered at St Peter’s churchyard to honour a sailor and pilot whose navigational skills and seamanship won the the plaudits of the Royal Navy — and his own freedo... Read more