Grave on Funadhoo Island, Maldives of Captain J.C. Overend d. 1797
Location
Funadhoo Island, Maldives, Rest of the World
Details
Description: Carved foot and headstones.
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Coral
Type: Gravestone
Materials: Coral
People
Overand, J. C.
Age:
Date of Death: 16/3/1797
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner
Organisation:
Age:
Date of Death: 16/3/1797
Cause of Death: Infectious disease
Rank / Occupation: Ship owner
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Co-owner ketch of Tranquebar carrying cloth to Columbo, blown off course, stranded in Maldives. Captain Overend (HM's 36th Rgt) taken to Male where died of Maldive fever. Replacement gravestone now says RN HMS 'Doris'.
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. 7, no.1. p. 3.
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. 7, no.1. p. 3.