James H. Reid | |
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 James H. Reid, c. 1914. | |
| Born | 1842 |
| Died | 7 Mar 1919 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | harbor pilot |
| Spouse | Estella |
| Children | 2 |
James H. Reid, (1842 – March 7, 1919) was a 19th-century American Maritime pilot. He is best known for being the dean of the Boston pilots, serving for 55 years. He was captain of the famous yacht America for 17 years when she was owned by Benjamin F. Butler. In 1897, he built a new America, named after the America's Cup defender.