Memorial: M56

Memorial in Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating James Wing d. 1853?

Location

Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, Hong Kong, China, Rest of the World

Transcript

'Sacred to the memory / of / James Wing / late fireman of the / P & O Co steamer Lady / Mary Wood who departed this life / July 21st 1853 aged 17 ? / years. This stone is erected / by his brother ship / mates as a tribute of esteem'

Details

Description: Carving above inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: Lady Mary Wood

People

Wing, James
Age: 17
Date of Death: 21/7/1853
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Fireman
Organisation: P & O Line

Extra

Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Sacred to the memory / of / James Wing / late fireman of the / P & O Co steamer Lady / Mary Wood who departed this life / July 21st 1853 aged 17 ? / years. This stone is erected / by his brother ship / mates as a tribute of esteem'",
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