Memorial: M1846

Memorial in Chigwell commemorating Henry Hanson d. 1823

Location

Chigwell, Essex, England

Transcript

'Henry Hanson a midshipman in the East India Company's ship 'Glatton' was drowned near Chumpnee in China on 3rd October 1809 aged 17 and his brother Oliver, also in the Company died of fever at Broach 'in the East Indies' on 7th September 1823 aged 21.' [Synopsis]

Details

Vessel: HEIC Glatton

People

Hanson, Henry
Age: 17
Date of Death: 3/10/1809
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman HEIC
Organisation: Honourable East India Company

Extra

Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol.3, no.5. (March 1984) p.42.
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