Memorial: M3264

Memorial at Protestant Cemetery, Penang, Malaysia commemorating William Carmichael, BISNC, d. 1890

Location

Protestant Cemetery, Northam Road, Penang, Malaysia, Rest of the World

Transcript

In / Memory of / William Maclean Carmichael / Chief Officer SS ‘Putiala’ / who died / at Penang / the 20th January 1890 / Aged 32 Years / RIP / This entombment is erected by his brother officers / of the BISNC / as a mark of respect.

Details

Description: Top of cross has been damaged and lies alongside its base.
Type: Gravestone with cross
Position: Cemetery
Vessel: SS Puliala

People

Carmichael, William Maclean
Age: 32
Date of Death: 20/1/1890
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: British India Steam Navigation Co

Extra

Notes: Chief Officer SS 'Putiala', stone erected by officers of British India Steam Navigation Co.

Bibliography: John B. Hattendorf 'Some British and American Sailor's Tombstones in Penang, Malaysia', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 68, p. 325 (Greenwich, 1982).
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