Royal Marines Recruitment Flyer
One of the "bills" or flyers Thomas Waters Sr. used during a later recruiting missions, around 1840, in Birmingham. See also P. 122 of the By Sea, By Land book.
Painting of the Bethiah Jewitt
Painting of Thomas Waters Jr.s' ship, the Bethiah Jewitt. This painting is currently in the possession of Margaret Hewson, granddaughter of Geoff Hewson, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It came to…
Geoff & Brian Hewson Account Book (1921-1964)
This account book records the income and expenditures of these brothers for more than 40 years. Their father, Captain Frank, helped them develop it and showed them how to maintain…
Dr. John Hewson
The only known image of Dr. John Hewson, father of Frank Hewson. This painting was found in the collection of the Lincolnshire Archives. See also Page 348 of By Sea,…
Frank Hewson’s Barometer
The all-important barometer was essential equipment for Captain Frank Hewson.
Forage Cap
Forage Cap. In the 18th century, forage caps were small cloth caps worn by British cavalrymen when undertaking work duties such as foraging for food for their horses. The term…
Red Waistcoat
Red Coatee. A coatee was a type of tight-fitting uniform coat or jacket, which was waist length at the front and had short tails behind. Reprinted with permission of the…
Boat Cloak
Boat Cloak. This navy cloak with gold buttons would have kept Thomas warm and his clothes dry on cold, windy decks and during storms. Reprinted with permission of the Royal…
Boat Cloak 2
Boat Cloak. With stand collar and a Navy button and chain to keep it around Thomas’ neck. Reprinted with permission of the Royal Navy Museum. See also Special Section of…
Civilian Frock Coat
Civilian Frock Coat. A formal coat cut at knee length with short tails in back. Reprinted with permission of the Royal Navy Museum. See also Special Section of By Sea,…
Military Frock Coat
Military Frock Coat. A formal coat cut at knee length with short tails in back, differentiated from the civilian version by gold buttons on front and cuffs. Reprinted with permission…
Shako
Shako. A tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic…