Vessel Loss

Memorial: M4623

Gravestone at St Hilary’s Church, Wallasey commemorating John Cannell d. 1878 in the collision between ‘Gem’ and ‘Bowfell’

Location

St Hilary's Church, Wallasey, Merseyside, England

Transcript

'John Cannell, drowned in the 'Gem' disaster, 1878, aged 21'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Gem

People

Cannell, John
Age:
Date of Death: 26/11/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: The steam ferry 'Gem' and the sailing vessel 'Bowfell' collided in fog.

JSON

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