Memorial: M811

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Richard Crompton d. 1857

Location

St James's Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Richard Crompton, Master Mariner, died 9th Feb 1857 age 47 having sailed between Liverpool and Londonderry for 22 years, he crossed the channel about 2444 times without any accident, having travelled 611,000 miles in that time'

Details

People

Crompton, Richard
Age: 47
Date of Death: 9/2/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From MS in Liverpool Record Office, compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p. 677.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

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