Memorial: M5395

Gravestone at Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man commemorating Captain William Gill d. 1858

Location

Old Church, Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man

Transcript

'In MEMORY of / Captain WILLIAM GILL / who died January 25th 1858 / aged 63 years / He was the first Captain of the Company's steam ships from / Douglas to Liverpool / and the discoverer / of Victoria Channel into the Port of Liverpool / Also of ELIZABETH his wife / and of Margaret Susannah their daughter'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard

People

Gill, William
Age: 63
Date of Death: 25/1/1858
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation: Isle of Man Steam Packet Co

Extra

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