Memorial: M6199

Wall tablet in Mylor, Cornwall dedicated to Alfred Nicholls d. 1878

Location

Mylor Church, Mylor, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'In affectionate remembrance of Alfred Nicholls, Chief Officer of the ship ' Moss Glen,' the beloved and only son of Alfred and Elizabeth Nicholls) who was accidentally drowned in the China Sea in the presence of his parents, May 28th, 1878, aged 23 years. Born at Mylor, buried at Hong Kong.'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Mylor yacht harbour
Materials: Marble
Vessel: Moss Glen

People

Nichols, Alfred
Age: 23
Date of Death: 18/5/1878
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: The 'Moss Glen' was a 550 barque owned by Alfred Nicholls Snr, his wife Elizabeth Popperwell sailed with him. They traded in New Zealand and Australia.

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