Outside the Royal Naval Hospital on Gap Road (Queen's Road East) where naval funeral processions normally began. On the left, one can see one of the two gate posts to the Hospital as seen here
In the original photograph, it is noted that the funeral is for Able Seaman Smith. Not much to go on. Exact date not known.
Source: This image came from Flickr, see https://flickr.com/photo.gne?id=46024673132
Date picture taken
23 Dec 1936
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If they were heading to the
If they were heading to the protestant cemetery, there are several possible names among the gravestones:
Re: Funeral
The owner of the photo appears to have served on the Dorsetshire. I surmise the funeral photos are for Able Seaman F. G. Smith.
For reference, the Royal Naval Hospital had a mortuary, thus it would appear the procession is waiting oustide the entrance to the mortuary.
Re: present day location
Hi There,
The present day location is likely the Leo Lee Building. The low stone wall on the right hand side still exist.
T