Mr Richard Edward Burke

Titanic Victims » Victualling Crew » Lounge Steward

Mr Richard Edward Burke, 30, was born in Liverpool.

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 26 Soton. Road, Chandlersford. His last ship had been the Olympic. As a first class steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.

Burke died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.

References and Sources
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)

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Geoff Whitfield, UK

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr Richard Edward Burke
Born in Liverpool Merseyside England
Age: 30 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 26 Southampton Road Chandlers Ford Hampshire England
Occupation: Lounge Steward
Last Ship: Olympic
Victualling Crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body Not Recovered

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