ANDERSON, Iohn

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Name	ANDERSON, Iohn
Born
Died	23 November 1838
Age	36
Cemetery	Prince Olav Harbour (Pig Point)
Grave Ref	7
Register	–

This grave is not in the main cemetery but down at Pig Point, on a hilltop next to the piggery.

IOHN ANDERSON Mate of Schr Mary Jane of N York Capt Joseph E Parsons Died Nov 23rd AD 1838 in this port on board of the brig Medina of N York Capt Elijah Hallett aged 36 Years An honest man

 

The two named vessels, Mary Jane and Medina, sailed together; hunting Fur seals for their fur.

The original grave marker was removed to the Museum at Grytviken in March 1998. It has been replaced by a replica, built by Curator Tim Carr. Due to fur seal activity the replica could not be replaced in the original position, so for many years it was not in the right place or aligned correctly. In March 2018, it was finally relocated to the correct position, which had been marked by a piece of pipe.

 

A photograph of the original marker, by Bob Burton:

 

The replica marker in its first position, with a length of pipe showing the correct position:

The original grave marker is in the Museum at Grytviken.