Gravestone in Liverpool of Samuel Walker d. 1851 and John Joseph Walker d. 1878
Location
Church of St Michael in the Hamlet, Liverpool 7, Liverpool, England
Transcript
'Sacred to the memory of SAMUEL WALKER, Master Mariner, obiit 21st. Mat 1851, aetat 54 years. Also of RICHARD SALISBURY, eldest son of the above, who departed this life at Egremont, Cheshire, January 14th. 1859, aged 31 years. Also of JOHN JOSEPH, third son of the above, who was drowned off SEACOME in the 'GEM' accident, November 26th, 1878, aged 29 years'
Details
Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Gem
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: Gem
People
Walker, Samuel
Age: 54
Date of Death: 21/5/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Walker, John Joseph
Age: 29
Date of Death: 26/11/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Age: 54
Date of Death: 21/5/1851
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master mariner
Organisation:
Walker, John Joseph
Age: 29
Date of Death: 26/11/1878
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation:
Extra
Notes: Wallasey steam ferry 'Gem' damaged in collision with 'Bowfell' five passengers drowned.
Bibliography: 'Lloyd's List' (November 28th 1878) p.11, column 27.
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985
Bibliography: 'Lloyd's List' (November 28th 1878) p.11, column 27.
Recorder: Martin Davies 1985