# Two Years Before the Mast — Character guide

> Key figures in Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr..

- [Richard Henry Dana Jr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/narrator.md): The narrator and protagonist, a young Harvard student who ships as a common sailor.
- [Captain Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/captain_thompson.md): The stern captain of the Pilgrim, who commands with strict discipline.
- [Tom Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/tom_harris.md): A fellow sailor and friend of the narrator, often working alongside him.
- [Mr. F⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_f.md): The first mate of the Pilgrim, a harsh and experienced officer.
- [John (French John)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/john_french_john.md): A French sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his strength and skill.
- [Mr. Russell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_russell.md): The second mate of the Pilgrim, a competent but less severe officer.
- [George Ballmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/george_ballmer.md): A young sailor on the Pilgrim, often in trouble with the captain.
- [Captain Faucon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/captain_faucon.md): Captain of the Ayacucho, a friendly and generous shipmaster.
- [Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/nicholas.md): A Sandwich Islander sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his good nature.
- [Johnny Shark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/johnny_shark.md): A Hawaiian sailor on the Pilgrim, often called by his nickname.
- [Don Juan Bandini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/don_juan_bandini.md): A prominent Californio ranchero and local aristocrat.
- [Mr. S⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_s.md): The third mate of the Pilgrim, a young officer learning his trade.
- [George P. Marsh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/george_p_marsh.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, later becomes a close friend of the narrator.
- [Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/foster.md): An unlucky sailor on the Pilgrim, often the butt of jokes.
- [Sam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/sam.md): An old, experienced sailor on the Pilgrim, respected by the crew.
- [Old Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/old_wilson.md): An elderly sailor and later captain of a small vessel in California.
- [Mr. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_brown.md): A passenger on the Pilgrim, traveling to California for business.
- [Nat Ames](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/nat_ames.md): A young sailor from Boston, a friend of the narrator.
- [Chips](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/chips.md): The ship's carpenter on the Pilgrim, a skilled but quiet man.
- [Ben (English Ben)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/ben_english_ben.md): An English sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his strength.
- [Jack (of the Lagoda)](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/jack_lagoda.md): A sailor from the ship Lagoda, met in San Diego.
- [Captain Nye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/captain_nye.md): Captain of the Loriotte, a small trading vessel.
- [Tom Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/tom_davis.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, a steady and reliable hand.
- [Captain Job Terry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/captain_job_terry.md): Captain of a whaling ship, met in the Pacific.
- [Bess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/bess.md): A Hawaiian woman, wife of a sailor, living in California.
- [Mr. Bingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_bingham.md): A missionary in the Sandwich Islands, met briefly.
- [Old Schmidt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/old_schmidt.md): An old German sailor on the Pilgrim, a skilled rigger.
- [Hope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/hope.md): A Hawaiian sailor who dies during the voyage.
- [Sails](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/sails.md): The sailmaker on the Pilgrim, an old and experienced hand.
- [Bill Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/bill_jackson.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his rough humor.
- [Mr. N⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_n.md): A passenger on the Pilgrim, a businessman from Boston.
- [Harry Bennett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/harry_bennett.md): A young sailor on the Pilgrim, a friend of the narrator.
- [John Gilpin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/john_gilpin.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his singing.
- [Jack Crosstree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/jack_crosstree.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, a tough and experienced hand.
- [Harry Bluff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/harry_bluff.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, a young and eager crewman.
- [Neptune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/neptune.md): The ship's dog on the Pilgrim, a beloved mascot.
- [Mr. Mannini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_mannini.md): A Sandwich Islander who serves as an interpreter.
- [Welly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/welly.md): A Hawaiian sailor on the Pilgrim, a quiet and hard worker.
- [Rosa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/rosa.md): A ship met in California, mentioned in passing.
- [Donna Angustia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/donna_angustia.md): A Californio woman, wife of Don Juan Bandini.
- [John Yount](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/john_yount.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, known for his strength.
- [Captain Low](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/captain_low.md): Captain of a ship trading along the California coast.
- [Mr. Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_robinson.md): A passenger on the Pilgrim, a merchant from Boston.
- [Jim Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/jim_hall.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, a friend of the narrator.
- [Henry Mellus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/henry_mellus.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, later a merchant in California.
- [Mr. R⸺](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/mr_r.md): A passenger on the Pilgrim, a businessman.
- [Tom Cringle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/tom_cringle.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, a young and lively hand.
- [Don Andres](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/don_andres.md): A Californio ranchero, friend of Don Juan Bandini.
- [Evans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/two_years_before_the_mast_se/characters/evans.md): A sailor on the Pilgrim, a quiet and reliable hand.

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