HMS Waterwitch (1892)
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HMS Waterwitch was a British hydrographic survey vessel active in eastern Asian waters from 1894 to 1912. She was a wooden vessel, purchased from a private owner specifically for survey work. She was
HMS Waterwitch in 1897
Lancashire Witch approximately 1890
Lancashire Witch wind vane on Frank James Hospital, East Cowes, IoW
Lancashire Witch's "sister" Sunbeam under full sail.
Frank Linsly James
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Frank Linsly James FRGS was an English explorer. He was the son of American parents: Liverpool-based merchant Daniel James and Sophia Hall James.
HMS Waterwitch (1892)
…was named after Sir Thomas and rocks were named Lancashire Rocks after the yacht. There were a further three owners between 1883 and 1892 including Frank Linsly James, and on 17 March 1893 she was sold to the British Admiralty. She was renamed Waterwitch and rated as a sloop for survey work. Waterwitch was converted…
Frontispiece from The Unknown Horn of Africa
Lancashire Witch RYS, sold to Admiralty in 1893 and renamed l HMS Waterwitch
Commemorative plaque St Andrew's Church; West Dean; West Sussex UK
Frank James Hospital in 1903