William Jackman
Newfoundland sealing captain (1837–1877)
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William Jackman (May 20, 1837 – February 25, 1877) was a Newfoundland sealing captain and sailing master.
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| Born | May 20, 1837 |
| Died | February 25, 1877 (aged 39) St. John's, Newfoundland Colony |
| Spouse | Bridget Burbage |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Arthur Jackman (brother) Edward Michael Jackman (nephew) |
| Occupation | Sealing captain |
Jackman was born in Renews, Newfoundland.[1] Like his younger brother Arthur, Jackman commanded sealing vessels for Bowring Brothers. Jackman is best known for the rescue at Spotted Island off the coast of Labrador on 9 October 1867. Jackman witnessed the Sea Slipper[note 1] run aground with 27 people aboard.[2] Jackman swam back and forth to the vessel eleven times, rescuing eleven people. His crew then tied a rope around his waist and Jackman swam back sixteen more times, rescuing all aboard the doomed ship. On 18 December 1868, for his heroism, he was presented the medal and diploma of the Royal Humane Society.[3][1] Captain William Jackman Hospital in Labrador City is named for him.[4]
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