Robert Waterman (sea captain)

Robert H. Waterman
Captain Robert H. Waterman
BornMarch 4, 1808
DiedAugust 8, 1884(1884-08-08) (aged 76)
Near Fairfield, California
NationalityAmerican
Other namesBully Waterman
Bully Bob Waterman
Occupation(s)Sea captain
Maritime consultant
Known forMaster of the record breaking run of the Sea Witch
Notes
Helped found the town of Fairfield, California

Robert H. Waterman (March 4, 1808 – August 8, 1884), known as Bully Waterman or Bully Bob Waterman, was an American merchant sea captain. He set three sailing speed records; his time of 74 days from Hong Kong to New York City has never been bettered in a sail-powered vessel. He was reputed as a martinet, and was once convicted of assault against a crewman in a controversial California criminal case.