The Wave Queen

The narrative unfolds through the lens of a 19th-century ship's cook, whose diary reveals the journey of the Wave Queen, a merchant vessel traveling from Shoreham, England to Valparaiso, Chile in 1872. The discovery of the diary, along with a handwritten will and naturalization papers, ignites a passion to recount this historical voyage, blending personal history with maritime adventure. The story captures the essence of the era and the experiences of those aboard the ship.