Memorial: M601

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Downie d. 1868

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of James DOWNIE, Commander of the ship 'Chinaman' of London. Born at Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, Scotland 16th July 1821, died at Hong Kong 10 March 1868, aged 46 years'

Details

Description: Foul anchor carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Chinaman

People

Downie, James
Age: 46
Date of Death: 10/3/1868
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Park Bros.

Extra

Notes: Ship 'Chinaman' owner Park Bros, built 1865 at Greenock, 688 tons. Destined voyage in 1868 London to China. Headstone was laid flat in 2010.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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