Character guide

Robert Curtis

major

Also known as Curtis, Captain Curtis, Mr. Curtis

The brave and resourceful captain of the Chancellor, who leads the survivors through crisis.

André Letourneur

major

Also known as André, M. André, young Letourneur

A young passenger traveling with his father, known for his gentle and philosophical nature.

M. Letourneur

major

Also known as Letourneur, young Letourneur jocosely

The devoted father of André, who cares deeply for his son during their ordeal.

Miss Herbey

major

A composed and kind young woman, the only female passenger on the Chancellor.

Mr. Falsten

supporting

Also known as Falsten, William Falsten

A practical and stoic English engineer among the passengers.

Mrs. Kear

supporting

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Kear

A wealthy and demanding American passenger traveling with her husband.

Mr. Kear

supporting

Also known as Mr. and Mrs. Kear, Kear

The husband of Mrs. Kear, a wealthy American businessman.

Owen

supporting

A rebellious and dangerous crew member who causes trouble on the ship.

Walter

supporting

Also known as Lieutenant Walter

The loyal and capable first lieutenant of the Chancellor.

Dowlas

supporting

The ship's carpenter, a practical and sometimes gruff crew member.

Hobart

supporting

Also known as this rascal Hobart

The ship's steward, who becomes untrustworthy during the crisis.

Silas Huntly

supporting

Also known as Huntly, John Silas Huntly, Captain Huntly

The original captain of the Chancellor, who succumbs to madness.

Mr. Ruby

minor

Also known as Ruby, Poor Ruby

A passenger who is a wealthy and eccentric Australian.

Jynxstrop

minor

Also known as Jynxstrop the negro

A Black crew member on the Chancellor.

Flaypole

minor

A crew member on the Chancellor.

Burke

minor

A crew member on the Chancellor.

Sandon

minor

A sailor on the Chancellor.

Wilson

minor

A sailor on the Chancellor.

Mr. Kazallon

major

A passenger who is a Frenchman and the narrator of the story.