Memorial: M248

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Irvine d. 1870

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John IRVINE, native of Dalby, Ayrshire, late 2nd Engineer of the S.S. 'Far East' of Singapore, who departed this life on the 15th. December, 1870, aged 2[6] years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Far East

People

Irvine, John
Age: 26
Date of Death: 15/12/1870
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Engineer
Organisation: Fletcher & Co

Extra

Notes: Steamer 'Far East' built 1863 at London, 1259 tons. Destined voyage 1870 London to China. Owner Fletcher & Co.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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