John AtkinsonPrint Page 
The grave headstone was erected in memory of John Atkinson who drowned while fishing for the Commandant in February 1840.
To the Editor of the Australasian Chronicle.
SIR,—The Angel of Death has swept off four victims in an instant during this week. A prisoner, by name Atkinson, formerly clerk to Rev. Mr. Sharpe, and lately a constable at Government House, was drowned while fishing,—some men who saw him sink swam immediately to his relief, but in vain. His remains were found the next day, a mere skeleton — two arms and a leg gone, the bowels and flesh eaten away by sharks. AN EYE-WITNESS. Norfolk Island, Feb. 15, 1840.
Excerpt from Australasian Chronicle (Sydney), 17 March 1840.
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Location
| Address: | Quality Row, Kingston, Cemetery, Norfolk Island, 2899 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.057195 Long: 167.967357 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Grave |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Tragedy |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 05-February-1840 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 05-February-1840 |
Dedication
SACRED
TO
THE MEMORY
OF JOHN ATKINSON
AGED 37 YEARS
Prisoner Of The Crown, And
Constable At Govt House.
Who Was Drowned On The 5th
Of Feb 1840, While Fishing
For The Commandant,
This stone is erected by Major
Thos Ryan 50th Reg to mark his
Deep Sorrow at the sad Event.
