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Memorial: M5286

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, commemorating Alexander McWhitter, BISN, d. 1886

Location

Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Alex. McWhitter / 3rd Officer B.I.S.N. Co. / S.S. Mecca / died 24th October 1886 / aged 28 years'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: Mecca

People

McWhitter, Alexander
Age: 28
Date of Death: 24/10/1886
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: 3rd Officer
Organisation: British India Steam Navigation Co

Extra

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