Memorial: M4610

Memorial at Ceres, South Africa commemorating Walter Martin d. 1901

Location

Ceres, Western Cape, South Africa, Rest of the World

Transcript

[On cross] 'Peace Perfect Peace' [Plinth] 'In ever / Loving Memory of / WALTER MARTIN / LATE COMMANDER OF THE / UNION CASTLE STEAM SHIP 'SCOT' / WHO ENTERED INTO REST / AT CERES ON THE 25TH DAY OF / JANUARY 1901 AGES 42 YEARS'.

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth. Grave with kerbs
Type: Cross
Materials: Marble
Vessel: SS Scot

People

Martin, Walter
Age: 42
Date of Death: 25/1/1901
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Union Castle Line

Extra

Notes: Shaft of cross broken.
Recorder: Roddy Metcalf 2019
Photographer: Roddy Metcalf 2019

JSON

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