Memorial: M234

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Walter Vincent Harvey d. 1875

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Walter Vincent HARVEY, late engineer of the S.S. 'CHIN KIANG' and youngest son of James HARVEY R.N. who departed this life August 15th. 1875. Aged 29 years. Erected in affectionate remembrance by his family who mourn his loss and his brother officers whose esteem he gained in China'

Details

Description: Headstone flanked by pillars placed at the head of a grave surrounded by kerbs.
Vessel: SS Chin Kiang

People

Harvey, Walter Vincent
Age: 29
Date of Death: 15/8/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation: W. Milburn

Extra

Notes: Screw Steamer 'Chin Kiang' owner W. Milburn, built 1872 Newcastle 799 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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