Vessel Loss

Memorial: M865

Memorial at Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating William Henry Sharples d. 1914 in the loss of the ‘Empress of Ireland’

Location

Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'In loving memory of Jane, the beloved wife of Thomas D. Sharples, who died 19th. February 1907, aged 39 years. Also WILLIAM HENRY, the beloved son of the above, Quartermaster on 'EMPRESS OF IRELAND', which was lost in the River St. Lawrence, 29th. May 1914, aged 21 1/2 years'

Details

Type: Headstone
Position: 14.229

People

Sharples, William Henry
Age: 21
Date of Death: 29/5/1914
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Quartermaster
Organisation: Canadian Pacific Steamship Company

Extra

Notes: 'Empress of Ireland' sank after collision with 'Storstad' 29/5/1914.

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