Memorial: M357

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Sparkes d. 1860

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of William SPARKES, late Chief Engineer of the P & O Co's Steam ship 'Granada', who died at Peh-Tang on the 4th August 1860, aged 27 years. Erected in token of esteem by his friends'

Details

Description: Urn on square-section column. On a four lobed plinth.
Type: Monument
Vessel: SS Granada

People

Sparkes, William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 4/8/1860
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Granada' launched 25/7/1857, built by Summers, Day & Co, Southampton, iron Screw Steamer 561 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

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