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…
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…
Newspaper Article – Presentation on Crown of Italy Wreck (1936)
This Sydney Morning Herald news story of May 21, 1936, describes a presentation made many years later by William Wade, a captain who was Second Mate on Crown of Italy,…
John McPherson
McPherson was Crown of Austria ’s carpenter, as he was for the ill-fated Crown of Italy, and so crewed with First Mate Frank Hewson and Second Mate William Wade. Courtesy…
Handwritten Frank Hewson Diary of 12 Voyages
Frank Hewson prepared this document for Amy sometime after they met. It contains detailed descriptions of his voyages as a merchant seaman with the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. NOTE: A…
Transcribed Frank Hewson Journal of 12 Voyages
NOTE: A copy of the original handwritten document can be seen HERE.