Memorial: M3924

Vault commemorating George Richardson d. 1872 in the loss of the ‘British Workman’

Location

St Paul's Church, Warton-on Ribble, Lancashire, England

Transcript

'In memory of Captain George Richardson, lost while bound for Rio Grande do Sul, South America, December 1872, aged 30 years.

Details

Description: Vault with small memorial tablet.
Type: Vault
Vessel: British Workman

People

Richardson, George
Age: 24
Date of Death: 12/1872
Cause of Death: Vessel loss
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Merchant service

Extra

Notes: Tablet lost in churchyard clearance.
Recorder: L.B. Richardson

JSON

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Maritime Memorials