Memorial: M4471

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery commemorating Alexander Commelin d. 1870 in the loss of the ‘River Mersey’

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Toxteth, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In memory of Isabella, daughter of John and Bridget Commelin, who departed this life January 13th. 1858, aged 1 year and 8 months. Also of ALEXANDER, eldest son of the above, who was lost at sea with the barque 'RIVER MERSEY', 1870 and all hands, aged 20 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: S130
Vessel: River Mersey

People

Commelin, Alexander
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1870
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: 'River Mersey' foundered with all hands 1870.
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985

JSON

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  "transcript": "'In memory of Isabella, daughter of John and Bridget Commelin, who departed this life January 13th. 1858, aged 1 year and 8 months. Also of ALEXANDER, eldest son of the above, who was lost at sea with the barque 'RIVER MERSEY', 1870 and all hands, aged 20 years'",
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Maritime Memorials