1871 – My Waters Family

From Thomas Waters Jr. to his parents, Elizabeth Waters and Thomas Waters Sr. (February 18, 1871)

February 18, 1871Letters

[Thomas Waters to his parents] [from a transcript] Ship Wealth of Nations At sea. February 18th 1871 Dear Father and Mother I wonder if anyone had or could have…

The Chief Mate, R.B. Walters, of the “Wealth of Nations” to Thomas Waters’ wife, Amaret Waters. (June 22, 1871)

June 22, 1871Letters

[The Chief Mate of the "Wealth of Nations" to Thomas Waters' wife.] [from a transcript "by Thomas Waters' wife in 1871.] Callao. 22 June 1871 Mrs T. Waters Dear Madam…

From O’Connor & Co to Thomas Waters’ wife, Amaret Waters (June 22, 1871)

June 22, 1871Letters

[O'Connor & Co to Thomas Waters' wife] [from a transcript by Thomas Waters' wife in 1871] Callao. 22 June 1871 Dear Madam With regret we have to inform you of…

From Amaret Waters to her sister in law Jane Waters (August 11, 1871)

August 11, 1871Letters

[From Captain Thomas Waters' widow to his sister in Hook, Surrey] [from a transcript] August 11th 1871 Digby, nova Scotia My Dear Jane I have just this moment received your…

From Lizzie Waters to her aunt Jane Waters (August 23, 1871)

August 23, 1871Letters

[Thomas Waters' daughter to her aunt Jane at Hook, Surrey] [original: envelope missing] August 23rd 1871 Digby. N.Scotia. Dear Aunt Jane The Mate was here to day and the…

From Amaret Waters to her mother-in-law Elizabeth Waters (September 8, 1871)

September 8, 1871Letters

[Thomas Waters' widow to her mother-in -law in Hook, Surrey] [original:no envelope] Digby Nova Scotia Sept 8th 1871 My Dear Mother I received your letter with one also from…

Benjamin & Barbara (Bake) Waters’ Children (1871)

February 28, 2023Photographs

The children of Benjamin and Barbara (Bake) Waters. Baby Edith and Elizabeth “May” are on either side of Thomas Jr. Amaret “Amy” is in front. 1871. See also P. 241…

Framed Memorial of Thomas Waters, Jr.

May 18, 2023Artifacts

After his death in 1871, the family had this framed memorial image made of Thomas Waters Jr. surrounded by symbolic seaweed. It was later donated to the Admiral Digby Museum…

Report of the Wreck of Wealth of Nations

May 18, 2023Artifacts

Various articles reported the loss of Wealth of Nations, Captain Thomas Waters Jr. and his crew, including this one from the Liverpool Telegraph, dated July 31, 1871. See also P.…

The Location of the Shipwreck of Wealth of Nations

May 18, 2023Photographs

Today called “Ant Islands,” the Islas Hormigas de Afuera are two small islands located approximately 62 kilometers from Callao. There are no human settlements. It was upon these rocks that…

Guano Chute at Chinchera Islands

May 23, 2023Photographs, Source Documents

A guano chute or “manguera” on the Chincha Islands. Guano loaded by hand from indentured workers on the islands would be sent down the chute into the holds of waiting…

Thomas Waters Jr.’s Final Voyage – The Route from the Guañape Islands to the Islas Hormigas del Afuera

May 23, 2023Source Documents

The location of the Guañape Islands in relation to the Peruvian coastline. The distance between the Guañape Islands and the Port of Callao is 240 nautical miles. The rocks just…