# The Adventures of Captain Hatteras — Character guide

> Key figures in The Adventures of Captain Hatteras by Jules Verne.

- [John Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_hatteras.md): Obsessive English captain determined to reach the North Pole.
- [Dr. Clawbonny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_clawbonny.md): Ship's doctor and Hatteras's loyal, scholarly friend.
- [Richard Shandon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/richard_shandon.md): First officer of the Forward, skeptical of Hatteras's mission.
- [Altamont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/altamont.md): American explorer found stranded in the ice.
- [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/johnson.md): Loyal boatswain and trusted crewman on the Forward.
- [Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/simpson.md): Crewman who dies during the ice crossing.
- [James Wall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/james_wall.md): Second officer who joins the mutiny against Hatteras.
- [Pen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/pen.md): Mutinous sailor who challenges Hatteras's authority.
- [Clifton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/clifton.md): Cautious crewman who questions the expedition's safety.
- [Bell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/bell.md): Carpenter on the Forward, skilled and reliable.
- [Brunton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/brunton.md): Engineer on the Forward, involved in the mutiny.
- [Gripper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/gripper.md): Sailor who helps with the dogs and sledges.
- [Wolston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/wolston.md): Sailor who assists with the winter preparations.
- [Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/stewart.md): Sailor who remains with the ship during the ice crossing.
- [Duke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/duke.md): Hatteras's loyal dog who accompanies him to the Pole.
- [Sir John Franklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/sir_john_franklin.md): Lost Arctic explorer whose fate drives the search.
- [Lady Franklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/lady_franklin.md): Sir John's wife, who sponsors rescue expeditions.
- [Captain MacClure](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/captain_macclure.md): Historical Arctic explorer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Captain James Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/captain_james_ross.md): Polar explorer whose discoveries are referenced.
- [Captain MacClintock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/captain_macclintock.md): Arctic explorer who found Franklin relics.
- [Sir Edward Belcher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/sir_edward_belcher.md): British naval officer who led Arctic expeditions.
- [Captain Pullen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/captain_pullen.md): Arctic explorer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Captain Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/captain_kennedy.md): Arctic explorer referenced in the story.
- [Captain Inglefield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/captain_inglefield.md): British naval officer who searched for Franklin.
- [Mr. Cornhill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/mr_cornhill.md): Quartermaster who helps outfit the Forward.
- [K. Z.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/k_z.md): Mysterious benefactor who finances the expedition.
- [Dr. Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/dr_kane.md): American Arctic explorer referenced in the story.
- [Mr. Grinnell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/mr_grinnell.md): American merchant who funded Arctic searches.
- [John Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_ross.md): Early Arctic explorer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Scoresby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/scoresby.md): Whaler and Arctic explorer referenced in the text.
- [Baffin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/baffin.md): Historical Arctic explorer mentioned in the story.
- [John Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/john_davis.md): Early Arctic explorer referenced in the narrative.
- [Collinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/collinson.md): British naval officer who searched for Franklin.
- [Lieutenant Creswell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/lieutenant_creswell.md): Officer who crossed the Northwest Passage.
- [Commander Moore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/commander_moore.md): Naval officer mentioned in the Franklin search.
- [The Eskimo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_adventures_of_captain_hatteras_se/characters/the_eskimo.md): Indigenous person encountered in the Arctic.

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