Memorial: M598

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Charles S. Crickman d. 1873

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Charles S. CRICKMAY, late 2nd Officer of the S.S. 'Canton', who was drowned at Kowloon on the 18th June, 1873, aged 32 years. This stone is erected as a token of respect by the officers and crew of the ship'

Details

Description: Headstone with rope twist border, a foul anchor above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Canton

People

Crickmay, Charles S.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 18/6/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Canton' built Newcastle 1870, owner E. H. Watts, 1881 tons. Destined voyage in 1873 London to China.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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