Memorial: M189

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William McNicol RMA d. 1900

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of William McNICOL, Gunner R.M.A., who was accidentally suffocated on board H.M.S. 'Goliath' at Hong Kong July 27th 1900, aged 27 years'

Details

Description: Headstone, crown carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Goliath

People

McNicol, William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 27/7/1900
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Gunner RMA
Organisation: Royal Marine Artillery

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas 1985

JSON

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Maritime Memorials