Character guide

Racundra

major

Also known as the Racundra, the admirable Racundra, the generous Racundra

The author's yacht, central to the cruising narrative.

Captain Konga

major

Also known as Konga

The captain of the Racundra, a key figure in the voyage.

The Narrator

major

Also known as I, myself, Yours

The first-person narrator, likely the author, recounting the cruise.

Mr. Edward Wirgo

supporting

Also known as Mr. Wirgo, Wirgo

A person encountered or mentioned during the voyage, possibly a local contact.

Huckleberry Finn

minor

Also known as Finn, the Finn, The Finn, Huck Finn

A literary reference or nickname used for a crew member or acquaintance.

The Ancient

supporting

Also known as Ancient

An old seaman or harbourmaster, possibly a local character.

The Stranger

minor

Also known as stranger

An unidentified person encountered during the cruise.

The Harbourmaster

minor

Also known as harbourmaster

The harbourmaster of a port visited, possibly the same as the Ancient.

Kittiwake

minor

Also known as the erratic Kittiwake

Another vessel mentioned in the narrative.

Captain Whalley

minor

Also known as Whalley

A captain referenced, possibly from another story or as a comparison.

Anders Ringberg

minor

Also known as Ringberg

A person mentioned, possibly a local or crew member.

Commander Boyce

minor

Also known as Boyce

A commander referenced in the narrative.

Peter the Great

minor

Also known as Peter

Historical figure mentioned in passing, not a character.

Leslie

minor

A person mentioned, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

McMullen

minor

A person referenced, possibly an author or sailor.

Linda

minor

A person mentioned, possibly a local or acquaintance.

Endla

minor

Also known as the Endla

A vessel or place mentioned in the narrative.