Gallions Reach · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Gallions Reach by H. M. Tomlinson.
Mr. Colet
major
Also known as Colet, Dear old Colet
A central figure in the narrative, often addressed as 'Tuan' by others.
Jim Colet
major
Also known as Jim, James Colet, Jimmy, young Colet
The narrator or focal character, deeply involved in the events of the voyage.
Mr. Norrie
major
Also known as Norrie, Old Norrie, Tuan Norrie, Tuan
A significant character, often referred to as 'Tuan' and involved in the central conflicts.
Mr. Sinclair
supporting
Also known as Sinclair
A recurring character with a notable presence in the story.
Perriam
supporting
Also known as Mr. Perriam, old Perriam
A character of some importance, involved in the narrative's events.
Parsell
supporting
Also known as Mr. Parsell, old Parsell, Poor old Parsell
A character who appears and is referenced throughout the story.
Captain Hale
supporting
Also known as Hale, invisible Hale
A captain whose presence is felt even when not directly seen.
Mat
minor
A character with a limited but distinct role in the narrative.
Helen Denny
supporting
Also known as Helen
A female character who is mentioned and appears in the story.
The Captain
supporting
The unnamed captain of the ship, a central authority figure.
The Master
minor
Another title for the ship's master, possibly distinct from the captain.
The Stranger
major
A mysterious figure whose identity is central to the plot.
Mr. Ah Loi
supporting
Also known as Ah Loi
A character of Asian descent, possibly a merchant or local contact.
Collins
minor
Also known as Mr. Collins, young Collins
A younger character who interacts with the main cast.
Gillespie
minor
Also known as old Gillespie, big Gillespie
A character mentioned with some frequency, likely part of the crew or passengers.
The Doctor
minor
Also known as doctor
The ship's doctor, a recurring minor character.
Doris Oliver
minor
Also known as Doris
A female character, possibly a love interest or family member.
Wilson
minor
A character with a limited but named presence.
Mrs. Ah Loi
minor
Also known as Ah Loi
The wife of Mr. Ah Loi, appears in the narrative.
Lycett
minor
Also known as young Lycett
A younger character, possibly a crew member.
Kuan-yin
minor
A reference to the goddess, possibly as a statue or cultural element.
Captain Bennett
minor
Also known as Bennett
A captain mentioned in the story, possibly of another vessel.
The Malays
minor
Also known as Malays
A group of local people, often referred to collectively.
Tuan Parsell
minor
Also known as Tuan, the Tuan
Another name for Parsell, used in a respectful context.
Mrs. Perriam
minor
Also known as Perriam
The wife of Perriam, appears in the narrative.
Lamb
minor
Also known as the Lamb
A character referred to by this name, possibly a nickname.
The Chief Officer
minor
The ship's chief officer, a minor but present character.
A Malay
minor
Also known as Malay, The Malay
An individual Malay character, possibly distinct from the group.
The Strangers
minor
A group of strangers, possibly the main characters from an outside perspective.
The Speaker
minor
An unnamed speaker, possibly a narrator or a character in a specific scene.
Noah
minor
Also known as old Noah
A character referred to by this name, possibly a crew member.
The Officer
minor
An unnamed officer, possibly the chief officer or another.
The Perriams
minor
Also known as Perriams
The Perriam family, mentioned as a group.
The Altair
minor
Also known as Altair
The name of a ship, possibly the one the characters are on.
Bill
minor
A character with a brief mention.
The Chink
minor
Also known as Chink
A derogatory term for a Chinese person, used as a character reference.
Circe
minor
A mythological reference, possibly used as a name or metaphor.
Charley
minor
Also known as Charles E. Hands Gallions
A character, possibly a crew member or passenger.
Walcott
minor
A character with a brief mention.
Dave
minor
A character with a brief mention.
The Chinaman
minor
A Chinese man, possibly a crew member or local.
Shakespeare
minor
A reference to the playwright, possibly as a quote or allusion.
Silenus
minor
A mythological reference, possibly used as a name or metaphor.
Gabriel
minor
Also known as The angel Gabriel
A biblical reference, possibly used as a name or metaphor.
Harmsworth
minor
A character with a brief mention.
The Chinamen
minor
A group of Chinese men, possibly crew or locals.
