Memorial: M6381

Memorial in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff commemorating G. Campbell d. 1887, of Aberdeen

Location

Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff, Wales

Transcript

'In loving memory of / G Campbell / Master Mariner / Late of Aberdeen / who died July 30th 1887 aged 48 / Weep for a seaman, honest and sincere / Not cast away but brought to anchor here / Storm has overwhelmed him but... /.../ Repented and consigned him to the grave / In harbour safe from shipwreck now he lies / Till time's last signal blazes through the skies / Refitted in a moment shall he be / Sail from this port on an eternal sea / Also of Amelia Heath Campbell / beloved wife of the above / Died Aug 15th 1928 aged 78 / Also of their son / George Spencer Campbell / Killed in action in Arras April 21st 1917 / Reunited'

Details

Description: Headstone
Type: Gravestone

People

Campbell, G.
Age: 48
Date of Death: 30/7/1887
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master Mariners
Organisation:

Extra

Recorder: David J. Wickham
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