Why was Will Turner's father called 'Bootstrap'?!

Why was Will Turner's father called 'Bootstrap'?

I missed out that part cause I went to the men's room when it was discussed in the movie. What's his reputation as a pirate? Thanks for the info that you may give

6 days ago
Follow up question.... how did he ended up as a hand in Davey Jone's ship?

i got this off wikipedia

"Bootstrap Bill" served aboard the Black Pearl when it was captained by Captain Jack Sparrow. When First Mate Hector Barbossa staged a mutiny during their search for Isla de Muerta and the Aztec gold, Bootstrap Bill Turner was the only crewman who did not side with the mutineers, believing it to be a violation of the Pirate's Code; but his loyalty was not enough to save Jack from being marooned on an island. When the gold was discovered to be cursed, preventing death and providing physical limitations to life, Bootstrap believed they deserved to remain cursed for betraying Jack. He sent one of the coins to his son in England as a medallion necklace to thwart the pirates' attempt to lift their curse. In retaliation, Barbossa had Turner tied to a cannon by his BOOTSTRAPS which was then thrown over-board. It was only after this that Barbossa learned that the blood of every man who had taken the Aztec gold was needed to break the curse, including that of Turner. Thus began the search for the missing gold medallion and the next member of the Turner blood-line.