Henry Honychurch Gorringe [SEP] place of death
Henry Honychurch Gorringe
Henry Honychurch Gorringe (August 11, 1841 – July 7, 1885) was a United States naval officer who attained national acclaim for successfully completing the removal of Cleopatra's Needle from Alexandria, Egypt to Central Park in New York City.
Early life.
Henry Honychurch Gorringe was born in the British colony of Barbados on August 11, 1841. His father served as rector to St. Michael's Cathedral. Young Henry came to the United States at a young age, entering the merchant marine.
Gorringe
Gorringe is a rare English-language surname, possibly derived from the village of Goring-by-Sea, Sussex.
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