Memorial: M215

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James J. Matthews d. 1869

Location

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

Transcript

'SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF JAMES J. MATHEWS, / LATE ENGINEER OF THE P & O. CO'S / S.S. 'CHINA', WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 28TH 1869. / AGED 32 YEARS. / STAY TRAVELLER AS YOU ARE PASSING BY, / AS YOU ARE NOW SO ONCE WAS I, / AS I AM NOW SO SHALL YOU BE, / SO THEN PREPARE TO FOLLOW ME.'

Details

Description: Headstone.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS China

People

Mathews, James J.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 28/9/1869
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'China' built 1855 John Laird & Sons, Birkenhead. Iron passenger steamer 2009 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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