Memorial: M4469

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating William Farr d. 1885 in the loss of the ‘Speke Hall’

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Erected in affectionate remembrance of Elizabeth M A Farr, wife of Captain James Farr, who died 5th December 1890, aged 49 years. Also WILLIAM, their youngest son, Captain of the S.S. 'SPEKE HALL' who was drowned by the foundering of his ship in a cyclone in the Gulf of Aden, 3rd June 1885, aged 46 years'

Details

Position: Q739
Vessel: SS Speke Hall

People

Farr, William
Age: 46
Date of Death: 3/6/1885
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Sun Shipping Co Ltd

Extra

Notes: Sank on passage Cardiff to Bombay laden with coal.
Recorder: Martin Davies, 1985

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