About Walter Burke

Walter Burke was a purser in the Royal Navy. He is best known for serving aboard HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, and was present at the death of Lord Nelson in the cockpit of the Victory.

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Occupation: purser
Born: 1736
Died: September 12, 1815

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About Walter Burke

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