Memorial: M6157

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Captain William Peat, d. 1837

Location

South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Rest of the World

Transcript

'To the Memory of Captain William Peat / a friend of the Poor, / who departed this life be / tween Diamond Harbour and Kedgeree, on board / the Steamer 'Forbes' on the 17th of June / A.D. 1837, and enterred at the latter place / aged 41 years / leaving four disconsolate children to bemoan their / irreparible loss. / ‘He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth / unto the Lord and that which he hath given will he pay / him again - Prov. XIX. 17'

Details

Vessel: Forbes

People

Peat, William
Age: 41
Date of Death: 17/6/1837
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Bibliography: 'The Bengal Obituary or a record to perpetuate the memory of departed worth' (Calcutta, 1848) p.150.

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Maritime Memorials