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Memorial: M5294

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating Lieutenant Alexander Karley Woodrow, RN, d. 1880

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory of / A K Woodrow Esq, R.N. / late Snr Lieut. H.M.S. Ruby / born 16th June 1850 died 12th August 1880' Other side 'Life's uncertain, death is sure / sin's the wound and Christ the cure / Erected by his sorrowing parents'

Details

Type: Coped stone
Materials: Granite?
Vessel: HMS Ruby

People

Woodrow, Alexander Karley
Age: 31
Date of Death: 12/8/1880
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: ADM 196/39/637

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