Moby-Dick · Character

Captain Bildad

Captain Bildad is a character in Moby-Dick by Herman Melville.

minor

Also known as Bildad, worthy Captain Bildad, the pious Bildad, old Bildad, Lank Bildad

First appearance: 0019-xvi-the-ship

A devout Quaker and retired sea captain, part-owner of the Pequod who haggles over Ishmael's lay.