Memorial: M6108

Memorial at South Park Street Cemetery, Kolkata, India commemorating Captain Ranald McDonald, d. 1828

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the Memory of / Captain Ranald McDonald / of the ship 'Alexander' who departed this life / 6th January 1828, aged 28 years / This Monument is erected by the owners of the / 'Alexander' as a grateful tribute for his / faithful and valued service.'

Details

Vessel: Alexander

People

McDonald, Ranald
Age: 28
Date of Death: 6/1//1828
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.131.

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