Memorial: M220

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating George A. Rockett RN d. 1891

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of George A. Rockett, late Petty Officer R.N., who was killed by falling into the dock at Kowloon November 4th 1891 when serving as a seaman on board the R.M.S. 'Empress of China'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: RMS Empress of China

People

Rockett, George A.
Age:
Date of Death: 4/11/1891
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Petty Officer RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: 'Empress of China' passenger liner, Canadian Pacific, built 1891 by Naval Construction and Armament Co, 5905 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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