Memorial: M2252

Memorial in the Dutch cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka commemorating Willoughby Smith d. 1838

Location

Dutch cemetery, Galle, Sri Lanka, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Willoughby Smith Esq late Commander of the barque 'Soobrow' of Bombay, who died at Galle 25 May 1838 age 28 years. Tomb erected by his widow' [not exact]

Details

Vessel: Soobrow

People

Smith, Willoughby
Age: 28
Date of Death: 25/5/1838
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Formerly Ceylon.
Recorder: C. Flintham

JSON

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