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William Watson blue plaque

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William Watson blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: William Watson A crew member and the only person from Stockport to perish on the ill-fated 'Titanic'. He grew up in a house on this site and was buried at sea on the 24th April 1912, aged 27 years. Recorded plaque organisation: Stockport Heritage Trust.
William Watson, a crew member from Stockport, was among those who perished on the Titanic in 1912; his death represents the personal tragedies associated with the ship's sinking.

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