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The British Presence
in Southern Patagonia
The British Presence
in Southern Patagonia
Thomas Saunders: Honours and Burial
Otway Station, Magallanes, 19-20 October 1928
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After Thomas Saunders died in Britain, his remains were shipped to Punta Arenas, for burial at Estancia Otway. The guard of honour was formed by members of the First Fire Company, Punta Arenas, of which he was a founder member.
Unpacking coffin on pier, Punta Arenas |
Escorting coffin from pier, Punta Arenas |
Wake, Punta Arenas |
Carrying coffin with drum accompaniment, Punta Arenas |
Ceremony at British School, Punta Arenas |
Cortège at Main Cemetery gates, Punta Arenas |
Procession approaching burial site, Estancia Otway |
Lowering coffin into grave, Estancia Otway |
Laid to rest, Estancia Otway |
Biography of Thomas Saunders
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Burial ceremony, 1928
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Memorial ceremony, 1929
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Otway burial ground, 2010