Name ANDERSON, John
Born
Died 23 November 1838
Age 36
Cemetery Prince Olav Harbour
Grave Ref Unknown

Grave of ANDERSON, JohnPhoto Courtesy Bob Burton

This grave is not in the cemetery but nearer the coast at Pig Point


Grave of ANDERSON, JohnPhoto Courtesy Bob Burton
Original grave marker for John Anderson

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 It has been replaced by a replica, built by Curator Tim Carr.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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