Memorial: M354

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating D. Younger d. 1897

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of D. YOUNGER, aged 38 years, Boatswain's Mate of R.M.S. 'Empress of Japan' who died suddenly at Kowloon 16th May, 1897. This monument was erected by the officers and men as a tribute to his memory'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: RMS Empress of Japan

People

Younger, D.
Age: 38
Date of Death: 16/5/1897
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Boatswain's Mate
Organisation: Canadian Pacific

Extra

Notes: 'Empress of Japan' Passenger liner, Canadian Pacific, built 1890 Naval Construction and Armament co, Barrow, 5905 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas 1988

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