| CAPTAIN WALKER'S BURIAL AT SEA Funeral ceremony followed by burial at sea for Naval hero Captain Walker. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7756 |
| Catalog #: | 508615 | |
| Clip Number: | 508615-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1113 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:43 - 01:38:32 | |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside | |
| Year Shot: | 1943 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Merseyside, Liverpool MILITARY: Navy, British PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Military | |
| Description: | CAPTAIN WALKER'S BURIAL AT SEA Funeral ceremony followed by burial at sea for Naval hero Captain Walker. Liverpool, Merseyside. Exterior views of Cathedral. Shots of flag draped coffin being carried down steps. Sailors stand as guard of honour. The coffin of Captain Walker is placed on a gun carriage and is pulled by sailors. There is a slow persession through town. The Coffin is lifted onto ship.VS from ship as it moves away along River Mersey past Liver Building etc. View of mourners. Top shot of coffin being dropped into water for burial at sea. A wreath is thrown by a mourning woman - possibly wife. More wreaths are thrown. Sailors on ship salute. Shots of tattered ensign flag flying. | |
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