Memorial: M236

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Murchie d. 1875

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of John MURCHIE late Chief Engineer S.S. 'GLENARTNEY, a native of Ayrshire, who departed this life at sea on 12th March 1875. Aged 37'

Details

Description: Headstone flanked by pillars. Compass, set square and circle carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Glenartney

People

Murchie, John
Age: 37
Date of Death: 12/3/1875
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Glenartney' built 1873 at Glasgow, 1371 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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