Section: | 6 |
Space: | 6 |
Lot: | 5 |
Parents: | Robert & Margaret Cunningham Miller |
Spouse: | Mary McKenzie |
Place of Birth: | E. Gates, Lochwinnoch Sco |
Occupation: | Maritime |
Comments: | Chief Engineer of British S.S. Cape Corrients |
Area: | 0 |
William was born 26th January 1848 in East Gates, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, William's death: In attempting to step into his boat during the pre-dawn hours of August 20, William Miller, Chief Engineer of the British Steamship CAPE CORRIENTES, fell overboard and was drowned. He was presumed drunk. The ship had been cleared to leave Pensacola on August 19, and many were on shore enjoying themselves before pulling out with a large cargo to Dundee. Specifically, the ship carried 1,531,800 sq ft of timber and 37,809 sq ft lumber, valued at $10,878. The death of Miller delayed the ship for a few days. | |