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William Pitt (ship-builder)
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William Pitt (died 1840, in Malta) was an English ship-builder who was the Master Attendant at Jamaica Dockyard, and later of Malta. His amusing poem of "The Sailor's Consolation" is in many collections credited to Charles Dibdin.
Quotes
A strong nor'-wester's blowing, Bill!Hark! don't ye hear it roar now?Lord help 'em, how I pities themUnhappy folks on shore now!
The Sailor's Consolation.
My eyes! what tiles and chimney-potsAbout their heads are flying!
The Sailor's Consolation.
External links
Category:Poets from England
Category:1840 deaths