Memorial: M231

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Alexander Murray d. 1877

Location

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

Transcript

'Erected by a few friends in memory of Alexr. Murray, Engineer, native of Renton, Dumbarton, who died at sea on board the S.S. 'ZAMBOANGA' 7th July, 1877, Aged 30 years'

Details

Description: Headstone, branches carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Zamboanga

People

Murray, Alexander
Age: 30
Date of Death: 7/7/1877
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw brig 'Zamboanga' owner J.M. Quionga (Manila) built Sunderland 1874 651 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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