Memorial: M361

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Colin D. McLachlan d. 1897

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of Colin D McLACHLAN a native of Argyllshire Scotland, late Chief Engineer S.S. 'Methven Castle', who died of heat apoplexy at Kowloon on 15th July 1897 aged 38 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: SS Methven Castle

People

McLachlan, Colin D.
Age: 38
Date of Death: 15/7/1897
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Chief Engineer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Screw brig 'Methven Castle' built 1883 at Glasgow, owner Sir W.G. Pearce, 2681 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

JSON

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