Gravestone of John Mackay and another unnamed man whose bodies were recovered from the APAPA in 1917

Description

This unusual gravestone in Colwyn Bay (Bronynant) cemetery commemorates John Mackay, able seaman and another unknown man. Their bodies were washed ashore at Rhos-on-Sea after the APAPA was sunk off Anglesey in 1917.

The wording includes the lines:

In Memory of John Mackey [sic], Leeds, Able Seaman.
Also a man whose name is unknown.
They both perished through the sinking of the British Passenger Steamer "Apapa" by a German Submarine on 28th Nov 1917.
Their bodies were washed ashore by Rhos on Sea.
They died for their Country.

Source:
Image reference: MACKAY, JOHN.
Photo created by Marilyn Aspin for The War Graves Project. Permission given by The War Graves Project.

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