Friday 15 August 2014

Another Titanic Victim

Southport's Duke Street Cemetery contains a gravestone commemorating the death of a Titanic crewman. James Walpole is well-documented in the Encyclopedia Titanica. He had worked for the White Star Line for thirty years. He had previously served on the Brittanic, Adriatic, Majestic and Celtic and Olympic. On the Titanic's maiden voyage, he was Chief Pantryman. He died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.




3 comments:

Billy Blue Eyes said...

Incredible you found graves like this. Such a shame they he lost his life like that

Unknown said...

Hi,
I am a Titanic researcher this is a great find I am researching Titanic graves sites and memorials I did not know of the one please let me know if you find any more.


Unknown said...

Saw this grave today . Not really surprising to find a crew member here as we are close to Liverpool

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