# Bill Jackson — Two Years Before the Mast character guide

> Bill Jackson in Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr..

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bill, Jackson, Old Bill

**First appearance:** 0005-iii

## Who they are

A sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his rough humor.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/chapters/xxv)

Bill Jackson, the handsome English sailor, steers the Loriotte's boat and alerts the crew that the brig is adrift.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/chapters/xxxi)

Standing at the galley door with the kid of beef when the wave hits; loses the beef but holds onto the kid.

### [XXXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/chapters/xxxvi)

Plays along with the banter about future plans.

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