Mr James Walpole
- Biography
| Name: Mr James Walpole
Born in Southport Merseyside England Age: 48 years Marital Status: Single. Last Residence: at 12 Stafford Road Southampton Hampshire England - Map Occupation: Chief Pantryman Steward Last Ship: Olympic Victualling crew First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912 Died in the sinking. Body Not Recovered |
Mr James Walpole, 48, was born in Southport.

(Daily Sketch 18 April 1912)
Walpole had been with the White Star Line for thirty years, gradually rising through the ranks. He had previously served on the Britannic, Adriatic, Majestic and Celtic.
He was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip from Belfast to Southampton. When he signed-on again, in Southampton, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 12 Stafford Road, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Olympic. As chief pantryman he received monthly wages of £7.
Walpole died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.
References and Sources
Southport Visitor, 18 April 1912, Article
Crew Particulars of Engagement
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS 2A/45 381)
Credits
Arne Mjaland, Norway
Geoff Whitfield, UK
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| Southport Visitor (1912) | MR. JAMES WALPOLE |
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