Memorial: M70

Headstone at Hong Kong Cemetery commemorating Albert Benjamin Knivett RN d. 1883

Location

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

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory of / A.B. Knivett / H.M.S. Audacious / died 27th January 1883 / this stone was erected by ship's company ' [Footstone] A.B.K.'

Details

Description: Headstone with floral border, cross in relief above the inscription.
Type: Headstone
Vessel: HMS Audacious

People

Knivett, Albert Benjamin
Age: 17
Date of Death: 27/1/1883
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Boy 2nd Class
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Fell from aloft.
Bibliography: ADM 188/146/115940
Recorder: Christine Thomas; Patricia Lim, Gwulo.com

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