Vessel Loss

Memorial: M4624

Gravestone at St Hilary’s Church, Wallasey commemorating John McGregor d. 1878 in the collision between ‘Gem’ and ‘Bowfell’

Location

St Hilary's Church, Wallasey, Merseyside, England

Transcript

'John McGregor, drowned in the 'Gem' disaster, aged 36'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Gem

People

McGregor, John B.
Age:
Date of Death: 26/11/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Bibliography: 'Liverpool Mercury' (28 Nov 1878). John McGregor was a bookkeeper.

JSON

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