Memorial: M227

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating William Hamilton d. 1865

Location

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

Transcript

'Erected to the memory of William HAMILTON, late 2nd Officer S.S. 'Ottawa' P & O S.N.Co's Service, born at Londonderry, died at sea 11th December 1865, aged 27 years. This stone is erected by his commander, brother officers and shipmates as a mark of their esteem'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Ottawa

People

Hamilton, William
Age: 27
Date of Death: 11/12/1865
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: 2nd Officer
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Notes: 'Ottawa' iron screw steamer built 1853, John Laird & Sons, Birkenhead, 1275 tons, purchased P & O 1857.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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