Memorial: M217

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Commander William Brodie RN d. 1841

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF WILLIAM BRODIE Master in the Royal Navy, late commander of H M Troopship 'Rattlesnake' who died at Hong Kong 17June 1841. Erected in token of their respect and esteem by his brother officers and those of the m[ilitary] force composing the China Expedition in 1841'

Details

Type: Tomb
Vessel: Rattlesnake

Event

First China War

Event Date

1839-1842

Event Category

19th century conflicts in Asia

People

Brodie, William
Age: 56
Date of Death: 17/6/1841
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Dr E.H. Cree, Journals dating from 1837-1861 MS/86/083 (NMM collections)
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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