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…