# Toilers of the Sea — Character guide

> Key figures in Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo.

- [Gilliatt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/gilliatt.md): A solitary fisherman and the novel's protagonist, who undertakes a heroic salvage mission.
- [Mess Lethierry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/mess_lethierry.md): Owner of the steamship Durande and uncle of Déruchette, a proud and stubborn old sailor.
- [Déruchette](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/deruchette.md): Lethierry's beautiful niece, beloved by Gilliatt and courted by others.
- [Captain Clubin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/captain_clubin.md): The treacherous captain of the Durande, who plots to steal Lethierry's ship.
- [Rantaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/rantaine.md): A former associate of Lethierry who disappears after a shady deal.
- [Rev. Mr. Caudray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/rev_mr_caudray.md): A young clergyman who becomes Déruchette's love interest.
- [Tangrouille](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/tangrouille.md): The drunken steersman of the Durande who fails to prevent the shipwreck.
- [Sieur Landoys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/sieur_landoys.md): A local notable and occasional character in the Guernsey community.
- [M. Gertrais-Gaboureau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/m_gertrais_gaboureau.md): A local captain and acquaintance of Lethierry.
- [Grace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/grace.md): A minor female character mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/the_stranger.md): A mysterious figure observed by Clubin at the inn.
- [Reverend Jaquemin Hérode](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/reverend_jaquemin_herode.md): A local clergyman and minor character in the community.
- [Captain Zuela](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/captain_zuela.md): A captain mentioned in passing during maritime discussions.
- [Douce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/douce.md): A servant or minor female character in the household.
- [Blasquito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/blasquito.md): A Spanish or foreign sailor mentioned in the narrative.
- [Imbrancam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/imbrancam.md): A minor character or name mentioned in the story.
- [Gillian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/gillian.md): A minor character possibly related to Gilliatt.
- [Captain of the Shealtiel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/captain_of_shealtiel.md): The unnamed captain of the ship Shealtiel.
- [Cashmere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/cashmere.md): A sloop that plays a role in the story's maritime events.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/satan.md): A dog owned by a character, mentioned briefly.
- [Rebekah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/rebekah.md): A biblical name referenced in the narrative.
- [Duguay-Trouin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/duguay_trouin.md): A historical French privateer mentioned in passing.
- [Jean Bart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/jean_bart.md): A historical French naval commander mentioned in the text.
- [Lise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/lise.md): A minor female character or name variant.
- [Vesin Brovard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/vesin_brovard.md): A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
- [The Man Rock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/characters/the_man_rock.md): A rock formation personified in the narrative.

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