Baldwin Wake Walker [SEP] place of death
, armour-plated warship, whose dimensions were approximately equal to those of La Gloire. Eventually it was decided to construct an iron-hulled ship instead, and HMS "Warrior" was the result.
Later life.
Baldwin Wake Walker died on 12 February 1876 at his house in Diss, Norfolk. He was succeeded as Baronet by his eldest son Baldwin Wake Walker (born 1846–1905). His grandson Sir Frederic Wake-Walker also achieved flag rank and served in both World Wars, playing a leading role in
Walker baronets
There have been five baronetcies created for people with the surname Walker, one is extinct, four are extant.
The Walker Baronetcy, of Bushey Hall in the County of Hertfordshire was created in the Baronetage of England on 28 January 1680 for George Walker. After the death of his son, the second Baronet, in 1703, the baronetcy became extinct.
The Walker Baronetcy, of Oakley House in the County of Suffolk was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 19 July 1856 for Baldwin Wake