Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Frank Henry Mason, born Frank Henry Algernon Mason on October 1st, 1875, in the coastal town of Seaton Carew, County Durham, England, possessed a connection to the sea that would indelibly shape his artistic career. Though often promoted as being born in 1876, records indicate his birth year was actually 1875 – a subtle shift perhaps intended to align with the burgeoning art scene of the time. His early life was steeped in nautical atmosphere; his grandfather served as a lighthouse keeper under the Tees Conservatory, instilling in young Frank a deep appreci…