Memorial: M594

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Joseph Duffell d. 1853

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory / of / Joseph Duffell / aged 25 years late P. engineer / of the P&O Coy. steamship Canton / who departed this life on / the 23rd August 1853. This stone / is erected by a few of his / brother officers as a tribute of esteem / [4 lines verse] / friend of China'

Details

Description: Headstone with carving above inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Canton

People

Duffell, Joseph
Age: 23
Date of Death: 23/8/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Canton' Iron paddle steamer built 1848 by Tod & McGregor, Glasgow 348 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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