Memorial: M4922

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating eleven crew members of HMS ‘Bittern’ who died in 1855-1856

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Details

Description: Decorated with a carved capstan.
Vessel: HMS Bittern

Extra

Notes: HMS 'Bittern' broken up Hong Kong 1860. Crew names mostly illegible.
Recorder: Christine Thomas

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Maritime Memorials

Memorial: M4922

Location

Details

Extra

Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters