Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Captain Thomas Gorddard d. 1903 and his son Henry Gorddard d. 1894 in the loss of the ‘Sierra Madrona’
Location
Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'In loving memory of ELLEN MALCOLM, the beloved wife of Thomas Gorddard who departed this life, 3rd. June 1887, aged 61 years. Also of Captain Thomas Gorddard, dearly beloved husband of the above, died 27th. November 1903 in his eightieth year. Also of HENRY GORDDARD, youngest son of the above, lost with all hands on board the ship 'SIERRA MADRONA', in a cyclone off the Mauritius, April 1894, aged 29 years'
Details
Type: Headstone
Position: Headstone D109
Vessel: Sierra Madrona
Position: Headstone D109
Vessel: Sierra Madrona
People
Gorddard, Thomas
Age: 79
Date of Death: 27/11/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Gorddard, Henry
Age: 29
Date of Death: 4/1894
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Sierra Shipping Co Ltd
Age: 79
Date of Death: 27/11/1903
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:
Gorddard, Henry
Age: 29
Date of Death: 4/1894
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Sierra Shipping Co Ltd
Extra
Notes: 'Sierra Madrona' foundered on a voyage from Liverpool to Rangoon 1894.
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985