Gravestone at Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey commemorating William John Oldridge d. 1879 in the loss of the ‘Reindeer’
Location
Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands
Transcript
'In affectionate remembrance of William John Oldridge the beloved husband of Elizabeth Oldridge who drowned St Ouens Bay Jersey through the wreck of the St Malo trader 'Reindeer' off Guernsey, January 14th 1879. In the midst of life we are in death'
Details
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Reindeer
Vessel: Reindeer
People
Oldridge, William John
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Date of Death: 14/1/1879
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
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Date of Death: 14/1/1879
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
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Notes: 'Reindeer' wrecked on reef at L'Etacq, Jersey.
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981
Bibliography: David Kreckeler 'Nineteenth Century Monumental Memorials in Guernsey and their history of nautical interest' (typescript).
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1981