Robert H. Waterman | |
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&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Waterman.jpg) Captain Robert H. Waterman | |
| Born | March 4, 1808 |
| Died | August 8, 1884 (aged 76) Near Fairfield, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Bully Waterman Bully Bob Waterman |
| Occupation(s) | Sea captain Maritime consultant |
| Known for | Master of the record breaking run of the Sea Witch |
| Notes | |
Helped found the town of Fairfield, California | |
Robert H. Waterman (March 4, 1808 – August 8, 1884), known as Bully Waterman or Bully Bob Waterman, was an American merchant sea captain. He set three sailing speed records; his time of 74 days from Hong Kong to New York City has never been bettered in a sail-powered vessel. He was reputed as a martinet, and was once convicted of assault against a crewman in a controversial California criminal case.