Frank Hewson’s Barometer
The all-important barometer was essential equipment for Captain Frank Hewson.
Frank Hewson with Sextant
Captain Frank Hewson with his sextant, one of the many pieces of equipment a captain needed. See also P. 368of the By Sea, By Land book.
Ad for Trip to Callao Captained by Frank Hewson (1911)
An ad for passengers to sail to Callao, Peru on Friday, August 4, 1911, on the Corcovado, captained by Frank Hewson, 40 years after Thomas Waters, Jr. lost his life…
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.
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,…
Postcard from Betws y Coed, Wales (1899)
A postcard from Betws-y-Coed, where Frank & Amy Hewson spend their honeymoon after their wedding on June 19, 1899. From a family scrapbook. See also P. 390 of the By…
Frank Hewson Birth Certificate (1865)
Frank Hewson’s birth certificate from October 6, 1865. The father (John Hewson) is not listed. See also P. 348 of the By Sea, By Land book.