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Memorial: M697

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating William Harrison d. 1860 commander of the ‘Great Eastern’

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'William Harrison, Commander of the 'Great Eastern' steamship died 21 January 1860 age 47 '

Details

Vessel: Great Eastern

People

Harrison, William
Age: 47
Date of Death: 21/1/1860
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 133. This cemetery was sited in an old quarry. It has now largely been cleared. Harrison drowned by the accidental upsetting of a boat in the harbour of Southampton.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan

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Maritime Memorials