Memorial: M1622

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating William Henry Webb d. 1887

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'WILLIAM HENRY WEBB aged 22 lost from the Emigrant Ship 'Kapunda' off the coast of Brazil Jan. 20 1887'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: Kapunda

People

Webb, William Henry
Age: 22
Date of Death: 20/1/1887
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: passenger
Organisation: Trinder, Anderson & Co

Extra

Notes: 'Kapuanda' emigrant ship, Trinder, Anderson & Co, sunk in collision off Brazil on a voyage to Australia, with heavy loss of life.
Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001).
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