Memorial: M362

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating John Edwards d. 1888

Location

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

Transcript

'IN / MEMORY OF / JOHN EDWARDS, / A NATIVE OF DUBLIN, / AND LATE CHIEF / OFFICER / S.S. KONG BENG / WHO DIED AT HONG KONG / 15th JANUARY 1888 / AGED 25 YEARS'

Details

Description: Obelisk on plinth.
Type: Obelisk
Vessel: SS Kong Beng

People

Edwards, John
Age: 25
Date of Death: 15/1/1888
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Scottish Oriental Steam Ship Co.

Extra

Notes: Screw Steamer 'Kong Beng' owners Scottish Oriental Steam Ship Co, built Glasgow 1883 1359 tons.
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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