Memorial: M1215

Memorial at the Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain commemorating William Walton RN d. 1872

Location

Old Fort, now Manama Police headquarters, Bahrain, Rest of the World

Transcript

'William Walton, died on 20 March 1872 aged 19 after falling from the topmast rigging of H.M.S. Bullfinch and fracturing his skull'

Details

Description: Marker now missing.
Type: Grave
Materials: Wood
Vessel: HMS Bullfinch

People

Walton, William
Age: 19
Date of Death: 20/3/1872
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: First recorded Christian burial on this site.
Bibliography: 'Chowkidar' vol. v, no. 6 (Autumn 1990).

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Maritime Memorials