Memorial: M280

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating those who died in 1878 in the loss of the ‘Li-Chi’

Location

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

Transcript

'In memory of Captain FRY [or Pry], Mr MCLEISH and those who were lost in the R.C. Li-chi, 8th. October, 1878'. [on body stone] 'The floods are risen O Lord / the floods have lifted / their voice / the floods lift up their waves'

Details

Description: Anchor terminating in cross above grave slab.
Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Li-Chi

People

McLeish
Age:
Date of Death: 8/10/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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