# Captains Courageous — Character guide

> Key figures in Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling.

- [Harvey Cheyne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/harvey_cheyne.md): Spoiled rich boy washed overboard, rescued by fishermen, learns hard work and humility.
- [Dan Troop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/dan_troop.md): Captain Disko's son, becomes Harvey's best friend and fellow crewman on the We're Here.
- [Disko Troop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/disko_troop.md): Stern, skilled captain of the schooner We're Here, respected by his crew.
- [Uncle Salters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/uncle_salters.md): A devout, argumentative fisherman on the We're Here, often clashing with Penn.
- [Penn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/penn.md): Gentle, forgetful fisherman with a mysterious past, often lost in thought.
- [Tom Platt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/tom_platt.md): Old sailor with naval experience, a steady hand and storyteller on the crew.
- [Long Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/long_jack.md): Tall, cheerful Nova Scotian fisherman, known for his songs and good humor.
- [Manuel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/manuel.md): Portuguese fisherman, kind and hardworking, teaches Harvey about the sea.
- [Mrs. Cheyne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/mrs_cheyne.md): Harvey's anxious, wealthy mother who fears she has lost her son forever.
- [Mr. Cheyne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/mr_cheyne.md): Harvey's powerful railroad magnate father, who searches for his son.
- [Uncle Abishai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/uncle_abishai.md): Eccentric old relative of the Troops, encountered during the voyage.
- [Counahan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/counahan.md): A rival fisherman, known for his navigation skills and rivalry with Disko.
- [Mr. Salters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/mr_salters.md): Another fisherman with the same name as Uncle Salters, possibly a relative.
- [Ben Ireson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/ben_ireson.md): A skipper mentioned in a song and story, known for a tragic incident.
- [Jason Olley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/jason_olley.md): A young fisherman from another vessel, briefly interacts with the crew.
- [Miss Kinzey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/miss_kinzey.md): A woman encountered by Harvey during his time ashore, likely a social acquaintance.
- [Phil Airheart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/phil_airheart.md): An aviator who helps in the search for Harvey, a friend of the Cheynes.
- [Jonah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/jonah.md): A superstitious figure blamed for bad luck, referenced by the crew.
- [Pennsylvania Pratt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/pennsylvania_pratt.md): Another name for Penn, revealing his full identity.
- [Otto Svendson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/otto_svendson.md): A Scandinavian fisherman, part of the broader fishing community.
- [Hattie S.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/hattie_s.md): A ship mentioned in the story, possibly a vessel the crew encounters.
- [Bart Edwardes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/bart_edwardes.md): A captain of another vessel, known to the fishing fleet.
- [Carrie Pitman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/carrie_pitman.md): A ship, possibly a whaler or trader, mentioned in passing.
- [Wouverman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/wouverman.md): A name mentioned, possibly a painter or historical figure referenced.
- [Slatin Beeman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/slatin_beeman.md): A character mentioned, possibly a local or acquaintance of the Cheynes.
- [Constance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/constance.md): A ship, likely a vessel in the harbor or fleet.
- [Milsom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/milsom.md): A character mentioned, possibly a crew member or local.
- [Mother Carey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/mother_carey.md): Mythical figure referenced by sailors, associated with the sea.
- [Jacob Boiler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/jacob_boiler.md): A character mentioned, possibly a historical or local figure.
- [Nick Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/nick_brady.md): A character mentioned, possibly a fisherman or local.
- [Scrowger Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/scrowger_jim.md): A character mentioned, possibly a rough or notorious figure.
- [Old Man Hasken](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/old_man_hasken.md): A character mentioned, possibly a local elder or fisherman.
- [Frenchmen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/frenchmen.md): Group of French-Canadian fishermen encountered by the crew.
- [Grampus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/grampus.md): A whale or large sea creature, possibly a specific one encountered.
- [Galway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/galway.md): A place name, possibly a port or region referenced.
- [Enoch Fuller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/enoch_fuller.md): A character mentioned, possibly a local or crew member.
- [Josephus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/josephus.md): A historical figure referenced, possibly in a story or lesson.

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