Memorial: M255

Memorial at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating David Forbes d. 1858

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of David FORBES, late Chief Officer of the 'Warrior Queen', who departed this life 8th August 1858, aged 25 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Warrior Queen

People

Forbes, David
Age: 25
Date of Death: 8/8/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'Warrior Queen' ship, owner Bradley, built 1856 Sunderland, 988 tons, Destined voyage in 1858-London to Australia.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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