Memorial: M3053

Memorial at St Andrew’s church, Lutwyche, Australia to Claudius Buchanan Whish d. 1890 in the loss of the ‘Quetta’

Location

St Andrew's church, Lutwyche, Australia, Rest of the World

Details

Type: Wall plaque
Vessel: Quetta

People

Whish, Claudius Buchanan
Age: 73
Date of Death: 28/2/1890
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Sugar planter and member of the Queensland Legislative Council. Born 5 Jan 1827. Drowned with wife in wreck of the 'Quetta' off the NE tip of Australia.
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. v, no. 6, p. 123 (Autumn 1990).
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