Memorial: M311

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Thomas Welsby d. 1873

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Thomas WELSBY, late Foreman Boiler Maker H.K. & W. Dock Co. who died October 30th. 1873 from injuries received by an accident on board the Steamer 'Yesso' at Aberdeen Docks, aged 45 years. Erected by a few friends'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Yesso

People

Welsby, Thomas
Age: 45
Date of Death: 30/10/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Foreman boilermaker
Organisation: Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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