Besides being a maritime pilot, Smalls was also a..?
Blacksmith
Businessman
Carpenter
Mason
Answer
Smalls was also a businessman. In 1862, he started his own shipping business, running cargo and passengers between Charleston and Beaufort. He also owned a grocery store. Smalls was very successful as a businessman and was able to provide for his family and community.
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