Captain Walker’s Burial At Sea (1944)

Unissued / unused material - dates and location unclear, though thought to be the funeral of Captain Frederic John Walker, which took place on 11th July, 1944. He was buried at sea in Liverpool Bay. Liverpool, Merseyside. VS of Liverpool Anglican 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. Parade through streets. The Coffin is lifted onto ship. VS from ship as it moves away along River Mersey past Liver Building etc. 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. Shots of tattered red ensign flag flying. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING