A portion of Benjamin Waters’ handwritten journal containing thirty-two entries spanning the
dates July 30, 1846, to January 9, 1848, has been preserved. This page is dated July 30, 1846,
and describes Ben’s attendance at a major public event, the launching by Prince Albert of the
Albert Dock at Liverpool, and the laying of the inaugural stone for the Sailor’s Home there. See also P. 199 of the By Sea, By Land book.
