Basic Details Surname Reed Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Doterel Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Doterel Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Straits of Megellan Town of death Sandy Point Country of burial Chile Town of burial Sandy Point Cemetery Sandy Point Year of death 1881 Month of death April Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated accidental explosion of the ships magazine Manner of death reference Killed in Action