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Caesar Tarrant
(c. 1740–1797) was an American boat pilot who served as a Patriot (American Revolution), patriot in the American Revolutionary War. Born a slave, Tarrant's skill as a pilot aboard the ''Patriot'' led to his manumission by the state after the war. Early life Tarrant was from Hampton, Virginia, home to many river boat pilots. Though a slave, by the time he was a young adult he had learned how to pilot vessels through the nearby riverways. He was sold once after gaining this skill and it increased his sale price. He married Lucy, a woman enslaved by a different owner, and they had three children. Revolutionary War John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, Lord Dunmore, governor of the Colony of Virginia, responded in 1775 to early revolutionary actions by recruiting Virginians to strike back. He issued Dunmore's Proclamation, offering freedom to any enslaved people who fought for the crown. Hundreds signed up to fight with him, but Tarrant decided instead to fight for the patriots ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boat Pilot
A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. Maritime pilots are regarded as skilled professionals in navigation as they are required to know immense details of waterways such as depth, currents, and hazards, as well as displaying expertise in handling ships of all types and size. Obtaining the title 'maritime pilot' requires being an expert ship handler licensed or authorised by a recognised pilotage authority. History The word ''pilot'' is believed to have come from the Middle French, ''pilot'', ''pillot'', from Italian, ''pilota'', from Late Latin, ''pillottus''; ultimately from Ancient Greek πηδόν (pēdón, "blade of an oar, oar"). The work functions of the pilot can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, Rome, when locally experienced harbour captains, mainly local fishermen, were employed by incoming ships' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
