Captain Charles Goodall was an American businessman and politician. Along with George C. Perkins and Christopher Nelson, he founded the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. Goodall, Nelson and Perkins controlled much of the shipping industry from Alaska to Mexico during the late 19th century building steamships, wharfs and railroads. At their peak they employed over 2,000 people. Goodall served as Harbormaster of San Francisco from 1862 to 1864 and then served in the California's 8th State Assembly district from 1871 to 1873. In 1885, he became one of the first twenty-five trustees of Stanford University.
- Occupation
- businessperson, politician
- Position held
- member of the California State Assembly
- Citizenship
- United States
