Memorial: M210

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Lawrence d. 1875

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH LAWERENCE [sic], Ordinary Seaman on board the British Barque 'ANAZI', through an accident of falling into the forehold on the 24th July 1875, fractured his spine and died from the effects at the hospital on July 29th 1875. Aged 18 years. Respected by all on board. Erected by the
captain, officers and crew'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Anazi

People

Lawrence, Joseph
Age: 18
Date of Death: 29/7/1875
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Seaman
Organisation: Shaw, Savill & Co

Extra

Notes: Barque 'Anazi' Shaw, Savill & Co, built 1865 at Portsmouth 468 tons. Alternative transcription Laverance?
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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