Memorial: M597

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John P. Donaldson d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John P DONALDSON, late Chief Engineer of the C.N. Coy's Steamer 'I'CHANG', who died at Hong Kong 6th, September 1877. Aged 34 years.'

Details

Description: Column on plinth
Type: Memorial
Vessel: SS I'Chang

People

Donaldson, John P.
Age: 34
Date of Death: 6/9/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation: China Navigation Company

Extra

Notes: Paddle steamer 'I Chang' China Navigation Co, built 1873, Glasgow. 1049 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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