Memorial: M222

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Nicholson d. 1911

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'In remembrance of William NICHOLSON, late Boilermaker of R.M.S. 'Empress of India', who died at Hong Kong on the 26th. January 1911. Erected by his shipmates as a token of esteem'

Details

Description: Headstone, the grave with kerbs.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: RMS Empress of India

People

Nicholson, William
Age:
Date of Death: 26/1/1911
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boilermaker
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Empress of India' Pasenger Liner, Canadian Pacific, built 1890, 5905 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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