Arthur Jackman (1843 – 31 January 1907) was a

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sealing captain. Born in Renews, Newfoundland, Jackman was the son of Captain Thomas Jackman and the brother of

William Jackman William Jackman (20 May 1837 – 25 February 1877) was a Newfoundland sealing captain and sailing master. Jackman was born in Renews, Newfoundland. Like his younger brother Arthur, Jackman commanded sealing vessels for Bowring Brother ...

. In 1880 he was commander of the ''Narwhal'' and between 1881 and 1886 the ''Resolute'', both of which sailed from

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. Jackman's ships engaged in both whaling and sealing off of Newfoundland. Jackman eventually became superintendent of the Bowring Brothers fleet.

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* 1843 births 1907 deaths Bowring Brothers Sealers People in whaling People from Renews-Cappahayden Persons of National Historic Significance (Canada) Newfoundland Colony people {{Canada-bio-stub