William Jackman

William Jackman (20 May 1837 – 25 February 1877) was a Newfoundland sealing captain and sailing master.

Jackman witnessed the Sea Slipper[note 1] run aground with 27 people aboard.

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.