Augustus Van Pelt
Augustus Van Pelt | |
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| Born | February 2, 1817 |
| Died | October 18, 1889 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | harbor pilot |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Vanderbilt |
| Children | 11 |
Augustus Van Pelt (February 2, 1817 – October 18, 1889) was a 19th-century New York Sandy Hook maritime pilot. He was captain of the pilot boat Isaac Webb, for 19 years. His son, Frank P. Van Pelt was also a well-known Sandy Hook Pilot.