Captain William Plaskett (1798-1845)
Whaling captain who commanded 10 voyages from Nantucket and New Bedford. Ships: Martha, Independence, Pacific, Japan, Clarkson, Napoleon, Timoleon. Married Nancy Pollard, sister of Captain George Pollard Jr. of the Essex (the ship sunk by a whale that inspired Moby Dick). Portrait hangs in Nantucket Historical Association. Described as “skilful, experienced, and energetic.” His final voyage ended badly due to excessive drinking. Died in Tahiti.
Parents: Captain Joseph William Plaskett (1775-1827) · Persis Colesworthy Plaskett
Married: Nancy Pollard Plaskett
Brothers & sisters: Captain Joseph N. Plaskett (1810-1845)
Parents: Persis Colesworthy Plaskett · Captain Joseph William Plaskett (1775-1827)
Grandparents: Tabitha Plaskett · Joseph Plaskett (1746-1794)
- occupation 1819 · Nantucket, Massachusetts — First whaling command
- marriage 1822-08-08 · Nantucket, Massachusetts — Married Nancy Pollard
- — William Lucas Plaskett → Homestead Claim · 2000 acres · Homestead claim
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