Frederick had been employed on the scow Jane Gifford and had been reported missing when the dinghy he had rowed from the scow was found at the wharf with an oar was missing .
Dragging operations had commenced when the news of the discovery of a body was received.
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| Photo by Kath Kingswood |
At the Inquest, several witnesses described having seen Frederick drinking in several hotels in the City. Frederick had been known to be a rather heavy drinker, but it was said that of late, he had not been drinking as much.
Alfred Charles Hansen, Captain of the Hauiti, stated that he had known Frederick for some months, and they had drinks together the previous evening. When he left Frederick at about 7.45 p.m, Captain Hansen stated that his companion was slightly under the influence of drink.
A verdict was returned to the effect that death was due to drowning. It was determined that Parker had fallen from the dinghy when returning to his vessel while under the influence of liquor.
Anglican Division A, Row 1,
Plot 55a/b: Frederick James Parker (34) 1916 – Deckhand
William Parker (90) 1929 – Surfaceman
Plot 55b: Hannah Maria Parker (66) 1906
PARKER
In Loving Memory of
Mother, Father
& brother FRED
Sources:
Compiled by Susan Reid - Discover Waikumete
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