Slavery

Memorial: M5321

Memorial at Grave Island Cemetery, Chapwani Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania commemorating John May, RN d. 1892

Location

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

Transcript

'John T. May E.R.A. / H.M.S. Philomel / died / 6th May 1892'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Vessel: HMS Philomel

People

May, John T.
Age: Unknown
Date of Death: 6/5/1892
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Engine Room Artificer
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Died whilst HMS 'Philomel' conducting anti-slavery patrols.

JSON

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