Memorial: M142

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Edward Murray d. 1889

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Edward MURRAY, a native of Glasgow, late master of the British Barque 'Queensland' of Sydney, who departed this life at Hong Kong on 7th. September 1889, aged 44 years. Deeply lamented by his sorrowing widow and children'

Details

Description: Foul anchor carved in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Queensland

People

Murray, Edward
Age: 44
Date of Death: 7/9/1889
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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