Wall plaque dedicated to Ernest Simpson d. 1885, in Bristol, England.
Location
St Nicholas Church, Bristol, England
Transcript
'In memory of Ernest Simpson / who was drowned in the harbour at Demerara / September 23rd 1882, aged 16 years / and of his brother Walter Simpson / who died at Demerera Oct. 23rd 1885, aged 17 years / Both were apprentices on board the 'Orchid' / Erected by Thomas Daniel and Sons'
Details
Type: Wall plaque
Position: Staircase
Materials: Brass
Vessel: Orchid
Position: Staircase
Materials: Brass
Vessel: Orchid
People
Simpson, Ernest
Age: 16
Date of Death: 23/9/1882
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: Apprentice
Organisation: Thomas Daniel & Sons
Simpson, Walter
Age: 17
Date of Death: 23/10/1885
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Apprentice
Organisation: Thomas Daniel & Sons
Age: 16
Date of Death: 23/9/1882
Cause of Death: Maritime Accident
Rank / Occupation: Apprentice
Organisation: Thomas Daniel & Sons
Simpson, Walter
Age: 17
Date of Death: 23/10/1885
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Apprentice
Organisation: Thomas Daniel & Sons
Extra
Notes: Removed to St Nicholas from The Missions to Seamen Institute in 1981. 'Orchid' built by Hills of Bristol for Daniel & Sons, West India merchants of Bristol. Wooden barque 234 tons, broken up in 1906.
Bibliography: Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.
Bibliography: Josephine Teague 'The Missions to Seamen Church and Institute Bristol'.