Character guide

Harvey Cheyne

major

Also known as Harvey, Harve, IV Harvey, Mama Harvey N. Cheyne

Spoiled rich boy washed overboard, rescued by fishermen, learns hard work and humility.

Dan Troop

major

Also known as Dan, Danny, Dan giggled

Captain Disko's son, becomes Harvey's best friend and fellow crewman on the We're Here.

Disko Troop

major

Also known as Troop, Disko

Stern, skilled captain of the schooner We're Here, respected by his crew.

Uncle Salters

supporting

Also known as Salters

A devout, argumentative fisherman on the We're Here, often clashing with Penn.

Penn

supporting

Also known as Little Penn, little Penn, Poor Penn

Gentle, forgetful fisherman with a mysterious past, often lost in thought.

Tom Platt

supporting

Also known as Tom, Platt, Commodore Tom Platt

Old sailor with naval experience, a steady hand and storyteller on the crew.

Long Jack

supporting

Also known as Jack

Tall, cheerful Nova Scotian fisherman, known for his songs and good humor.

Manuel

supporting

Portuguese fisherman, kind and hardworking, teaches Harvey about the sea.

Mrs. Cheyne

supporting

Also known as Cheyne

Harvey's anxious, wealthy mother who fears she has lost her son forever.

Mr. Cheyne

supporting

Also known as Cheyne

Harvey's powerful railroad magnate father, who searches for his son.

Uncle Abishai

minor

Also known as Abishai

Eccentric old relative of the Troops, encountered during the voyage.

Counahan

minor

Also known as Counahan the Navigator, Nick Counahan

A rival fisherman, known for his navigation skills and rivalry with Disko.

Mr. Salters

minor

Also known as Salters

Another fisherman with the same name as Uncle Salters, possibly a relative.

Ben Ireson

minor

Also known as Ireson, Skipper Ireson, old man Ireson

A skipper mentioned in a song and story, known for a tragic incident.

Jason Olley

minor

Also known as Jason, young Olley

A young fisherman from another vessel, briefly interacts with the crew.

Miss Kinzey

minor

A woman encountered by Harvey during his time ashore, likely a social acquaintance.

Phil Airheart

minor

Also known as Airheart, Phil

An aviator who helps in the search for Harvey, a friend of the Cheynes.

Jonah

minor

Also known as the Jonerest Jonah

A superstitious figure blamed for bad luck, referenced by the crew.

Pennsylvania Pratt

minor

Also known as Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Pratt

Another name for Penn, revealing his full identity.

Otto Svendson

minor

Also known as Otto

A Scandinavian fisherman, part of the broader fishing community.

Hattie S.

minor

Also known as Hattie, the Hattie S.

A ship mentioned in the story, possibly a vessel the crew encounters.

Bart Edwardes

minor

Also known as Captain Bart Edwardes, Captain Edwardes, Captain B. Edwardes

A captain of another vessel, known to the fishing fleet.

Carrie Pitman

minor

Also known as the Carrie Pitman, the Carrie, The Carrie Pitman

A ship, possibly a whaler or trader, mentioned in passing.

Wouverman

minor

A name mentioned, possibly a painter or historical figure referenced.

Slatin Beeman

minor

A character mentioned, possibly a local or acquaintance of the Cheynes.

Constance

minor

Also known as the " Constance

A ship, likely a vessel in the harbor or fleet.

Milsom

minor

A character mentioned, possibly a crew member or local.

Mother Carey

minor

Also known as Mother

Mythical figure referenced by sailors, associated with the sea.

Jacob Boiler

minor

Also known as Jacob

A character mentioned, possibly a historical or local figure.

Nick Brady

minor

Also known as Brady

A character mentioned, possibly a fisherman or local.

Scrowger Jim

minor

Also known as Jim

A character mentioned, possibly a rough or notorious figure.

Old Man Hasken

minor

Also known as Joan Hasken

A character mentioned, possibly a local elder or fisherman.

Frenchmen

minor

Also known as the Frenchmen, Arichat Frenchmen

Group of French-Canadian fishermen encountered by the crew.

Grampus

minor

A whale or large sea creature, possibly a specific one encountered.

Galway

minor

A place name, possibly a port or region referenced.

Enoch Fuller

minor

Also known as Enoch

A character mentioned, possibly a local or crew member.

Josephus

minor

A historical figure referenced, possibly in a story or lesson.