William Pitt (ship-builder)

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 them Unhappy folks on shore now!
 * The Sailor's Consolation.


 * My eyes! what tiles and chimney-pots About their heads are flying!
 * The Sailor's Consolation.