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Maritime CAPTAINS, MASTERS - Mississippi Gulf Coast-Mississippi Sound, compiled by Else J. Martin
fifties. His mother dying when William was in his fifth year, his father remarried and the result of the two unions was 15 (5?) children. Mr. Pinder, Sr., enjoys the distinction of being one of the most highly honored citizens of Key West. He is a devout member of the Methodist church, and built at his own expense one of the prettiest stone edifices of divine worship in the city. At an early age Capt. Pinder was sent to school at Oxford College in Georgia. Later, he finished a commercial course in Atlanta. Returning to Key West he assisted his father at his dry docks, when he took into his head to study navigation and having mastered the art, began a sea-faring life. He took charge of the Powell four years ago under his direction she is one of the most perfectly appointed schooners afloat. The Captain has a most charming wife and three beautiful and interesting children. Firm, yet kind, his men obey him through the love they bear him. He is manful, just, light-hearted, and as tender in his sympathies as a woman. "No Cap'n as runs these waters feels and cares for his men as do our'n" is the verdict of the sailors now on board, in which six nations are represented. DStar, Dec. 1898.
•	"Capt. W. L. Pinter left Wednesday on the schooner L. N. Dantzler for Key West, accompanied	by
his charming niece, Miss Estelle Torres, and daughter, Mabel." DStar, July 29, 1898.
•	(B) Cleared July 8, American schooner, L. N. Dantzler, of L. Dantzler Lumber Co., for Vera Cruz,	with
180, 509 ft. lumber. PMR, July 13, 1899.
•	1899 - The reporter enjoyed a short visit aboard the elegant schooner Henrietta J. Powell,
Tuesday, and found his affable friend Capt. W. L. Pinder in the best of health; notwithstanding his severe attack of neuralgia coming over from Vera Cruz last week. Here's to the best Cap'n as "floats these waters." DStar, Apr. 6, 1899.
POITEVIN, Paul, Scranton, Miss.
•	1880, Steamboat Engineer, lived in Scranton, U. S. Census 1880.
POITEVENT, Capt. J., Ocean Springs, Miss.
•	1878 - Capt. J. Poitevent - The new and elegant freight and passenger steamer, Pearl Rivers, with Capt. J. Poitevent on the roof and Mr. Fred Staples in the office. Pearl Rivers now makes regular semi-weekly trips between New Orleans and Pascagoula, touching at all coast towns. DStar, June 14, 1878
•	1899 - CAPT. J. Poitevent and son Schuyler came by sailboat from Florida to this place, reaching here last Thursday. DStar, July 7,1899, Ocean Springs News
POL, Miguel, Bayou La Batre, Ala., Pascagoula, Miss.
•	1861 - Schooner 5ea_Lion, of Mobile, Ala. Built at Bayou Batre, Mobile Co., Ala. Enrolled No. 148, New Orleans, Jun. 3, 1861. Owner and Master, Miguel Pol, Bayou Battery, Mobile-, Ala. (also Pascagoula).
•	1867 - Schooner Palma, of New Orleans (52), built at Pascagoula, Miss, in 1867. Enrolled No. 233, Jan. 23, 1867, New Orleans. Owner and Master, Miguel Pol, Pascagoula, Miss. NOSRE 6
•	1878 - Capt. Pol has just finished a barge, which was launched last Wednesday. He commenced work on her last Wednesday week, and had her completed within a week. Her dimensions are 50 feet overall, 15 feet beam and 4 Vi feet hold. She is built for the stave trade, which has sprung up here. DStar, Apr. 19, 1878
•	1878 - Capt. Pol is engaged in having white oak ties sawed, which he will ship to France. DStar, Aug. 9, 1878.
PORTER, Peter, Hancock Co., Miss.
•	Peter Porter, Captain/Master of schooner Victoria, date not known. POTR
POTTER, Latham, New Orleans, La.
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