A prescription for pain relief from Benjamin Waters' pharmacy practice, “B. Waters, Registered Pharmacist, Wareham, Mass.” Undated. See also P. 315 of the By Sea, By Land book.
William S. Gilpin Obituary (1885)
William Gilpin’s obituary published on October 9, 1885 in a Digby, Nova Scotia newspaper. See also P. 308 of the By Sea, By Land book.
Frank Hewson’s Medicine Box
Another duty of the Captain’s was often to also serve as ship’s doctor—a family heirloom, this wooden medicine box is one Captain Frank Hewson had made to store drugs while…
Sketch of Crown of Italy
A sketch of Crown of Italy made by Second Mate William Wade. This is the ship that wrecked off Cape San Diego, Tierra del Fuego on December 23, 1891, and…
Frank Hewson’s Master’s Certificate (1890)
Frank Hewson’s master certificate granted on April 26, 1890. See also P. 369 of the By Sea, By Land book.
Excerpts from Captain Frank Hewson’s Handwritten Log of Voyages (1800s)
1st Voyage. Frank Hewson's first voyage. See also P. 355 of the By Sea, By Land book.4th Voyage. Frank Hewson's fourth voyage, on Eskdale. See also P. 360 of the…
Frank Hewson’s Indenture Papers (1880)
Frank Hewson’s Indenture Papers, outlining his obligations and his pay for a five-year term. See also P. 354 of the By Sea, By Land book.
Edward Hewson Death Record
16-year-old Edward Hewson, older brother of Frank, dies of cholera on December 29, 1876 in Calcutta, having apprenticed on S.S. Malta, a 2.24-ton Cunard steamer. See also P. 353of the…
Crew List for Crown of Italy (1891)
The crew list for the Crown of Italy showing “F. Hewson” as “1st Mate.” Courtesy Dean Bray. See also P. 375 of the By Sea, By Land book.
Map & Legend for Staten Island (1892)
This hand-drawn map made by Second Mate William Wade shows all the key locations described in Frank’s story of their eighty-some days of survival. The hand-written legend was also made…
Hand-written Calendar of Time Frank Hewson is Stranded on Staten Island (1891-2)
Second Mate William Wade also kept a calendar of the time he, Frank Hewson and the crew of Crown of Italy were stranded on Staten Island in 1891-2. Image of…
Official Report – Wreck of Crown of Italy (1892)
The official report of the wreck of Crown of Italy, and Frank’s comments in his log on the court report and his role. See also P. 726 of the By…