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Memorial: M5973

Memorial at Main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh commemorating Captain John Sumption, d. 1875

Location

Main cemetery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Captain John Sumpton, Late of the Royal Sovereign died 2nd September 1875 aged 43' [not exact]

Details

Vessel: Royal Sovereign

People

Sumpton, John
Age: 43
Date of Death: 2/9/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Captain
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Notes: Karachi was formerly in India. Following Independence in 1947, it became the first capital of Pakistan.
Bibliography: 'Notes and Queries' vol. 176 (1936) p. 418.

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