Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Alexander Air d. 1892 in the loss of SS ‘Namchow’
Location
Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World
Transcript
'Erected by his loving wife in affectionate remembrance of Alexander AIR who died at Hong Kong October 23rd 1891 aged 56 [or 58] years. Also Alexander John AIR son of the above who was lost in the foundering of S.S. 'Namchow' January 7th 1892. Aged 27 years'
Details
Description: Headstone with Chinese-style decoration. Compasses and set square in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Namchow
Type: Headstone
Vessel: SS Namchow
People
Air, Alexander John
Age: 27
Date of Death: 7/1/1892
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Age: 27
Date of Death: 7/1/1892
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Screw steamer 'Namchow' owner, Chuah yu Pung, built 1870 Newcastle, 1712 tons. Broke her propeller shaft in a storm, was swamped and foundered. Out of 450 passengers, mostly Chinese, only 50 were saved.
Bibliography: 'Launceston Examiner' (Tasmania, 16 Jan 1892)
Recorder: Chrstine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com
Bibliography: 'Launceston Examiner' (Tasmania, 16 Jan 1892)
Recorder: Chrstine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com