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
Vessel: Quetta
People
Whish, Claudius Buchanan
Age: 73
Date of Death: 28/2/1890
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:
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).
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. v, no. 6, p. 123 (Autumn 1990).