Name | ANDERSON, John |
Born | |
Died | 23 November 1838 |
Age | 36 |
Cemetery | Prince Olav Harbour |
Grave Ref | Unknown |
This grave is not in the cemetery but nearer the coast at Pig Point
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 It has been replaced by a replica, built by Curator Tim Carr. However, due to fur seal density the replica could not be replaced in the original position so at the time of writing (November 2004) it is not in the correct position
The inscription reads:
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.
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