Memorial: M242

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Williams d. 1892

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of / John Williams / a native of Carnavon, Wales / late 2nd / officer of S.S. 'TAIYUAN' / died 8th June 1892 / aged 25 years / erected by his shipmates'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Taiyuan

People

Williams, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 8/6/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation: China Navigation Co

Extra

Notes: 'Taiyuan' built by Scotts & Co, Greenock in 1886 for the Australia - Far East trade.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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