Memorial: M2114

Memorial at St Mary’s Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool commemorating David Cannon d. 1854 in the loss of the SS ‘Arctic’

Location

St Mary's Church, Edge Hill, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Jane, daughter of David and Jane CANNON who departed this life May 7th 1824, aged 8 years. Also of Thomas Cannon, Merchant of this town, eldest son of the above, who died 17th day of October 1851, aged 33 years. Also of DAVID CANNON, third son of the above, who was lost with the steamer ARCTIC Sept 27th 1854, aged 32 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: North west corner of churchyard
Vessel: SS Arctic

People

Cannon, David
Age: 32
Date of Death: 27/9/1854
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Collins Line

Extra

Notes: Lost in steamer 'Arctic' in collision with 'Vesta' 27/9/1854 off Cape Race.
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985

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