Memorial: M4579

Headstone in Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands commemorating John Morrott d. 1901

Location

Candie Cemetery, Upland Road, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Transcript

'...Also of John William Morrott son of the above who was drowned off West Hartlepool 14 December 1901 aged 40 years and nine months'

Details

Type: Headstone
Vessel: Wave Queen

People

Morrott, John William
Age: 40
Date of Death: 14/12/1901
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Cook
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Drowned in 'Wave Queen' wrecked off West Hartlepool 14/12/1901. The ship on a voyage from Newcastle to Guernsey, she was wrecked trying to put into West Hartlepool to escape a gale, all nine crew died.
Recorder: David Kreckeler 1982

JSON

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