# Dick Sands, the Boy Captain — Character guide

> Key figures in Dick Sands, the Boy Captain by Jules Verne.

- [Dick Sands](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/dick_sands.md): A young apprentice who becomes captain of the Pilgrim after the crew's death.
- [Mrs. Weldon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/mrs_weldon.md): The kind and resourceful wife of a shipowner, traveling with her son Jack.
- [Cousin Benedict](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/cousin_benedict.md): An absent-minded entomologist obsessed with collecting insects.
- [Negoro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/negoro.md): A treacherous cook who secretly works with slave traders.
- [Hercules](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/hercules.md): A strong and loyal former slave who becomes a key ally to Dick Sands.
- [Jack Weldon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/jack_weldon.md): Mrs. Weldon's young son, who befriends Dick Sands.
- [Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/tom.md): An elderly former slave and loyal crew member of the Pilgrim.
- [Dingo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/dingo.md): A mysterious dog who recognizes Negoro and helps the castaways.
- [Captain Hull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/captain_hull.md): The original captain of the Pilgrim who dies in a whaling accident.
- [Alvez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/alvez.md): A ruthless Portuguese slave trader operating in Africa.
- [Nan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/nan.md): An elderly former slave and nurse to Jack Weldon.
- [Bat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/bat.md): A young African boy rescued alongside Hercules.
- [Austin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/austin.md): One of the former slaves who becomes a crew member.
- [Actaeon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/actaeon.md): One of the former slaves who joins the Pilgrim's crew.
- [Howick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/howick.md): A sailor from the Waldeck rescued at sea.
- [Coïmbra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/coimbra.md): A sailor from the Waldeck rescued at sea.
- [James W. Weldon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/james_w_weldon.md): Mrs. Weldon's husband, a wealthy shipowner in San Francisco.
- [Queen Moena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/queen_moena.md): A powerful African queen involved in the slave trade.
- [Moené Loonga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/moene_loonga.md): A native chief encountered by the castaways in Africa.
- [Samuel Vernon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/samuel_vernon.md): A former slave trader who left a message about Dingo's owner.
- [Halima](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/halima.md): A native woman who helps the castaways during their journey.
- [Dirk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/characters/dirk.md): A Dutch sailor from the Waldeck rescued at sea.

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