Memorial: M240

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Melville d. 1872

Location

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

Transcript

'To the memory of James MELVILLE, Engineer of S.S. 'Lotus' who departed this life 26th April 1872 at Hong Kong. A native of Aberdeen, Scotland. Erected by a few of his friends'

Details

Description: Leafy branches carved above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Lotus

People

Melville, James
Age:
Date of Death: 26/4/1872
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw steamer 'Lotus' built 1871 Aberdeen 565 tons. Destined voyage in 1872 Aberdeen to India.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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