Memorial: M370

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Edward Bedford RN d. 1900

Location

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

Transcript

'Erected by the officers and men of H.M.S. 'Barfleur'. In memory of Edward C. BEDFORD, Armourer's Crew, drowned from H.M.S. 'Sandpiper' during a typhoon in Hong Kong Harbour November 10th 1900 aged 24 years'

Details

Description: Headstone, with a pillar at each edge, a foul anchor in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Barfleur

People

Bedford, Edward C.
Age: 24
Date of Death: 10/11/1900
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: Armourer's crew RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

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