# Captain Marpole — A High Wind in Jamaica character guide

> Captain Marpole in A High Wind in Jamaica by Richard Hughes.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain Marpole, Marpole, poor stunned Captain Marpole

**First appearance:** 0026-viii

## Who they are

Captain of a ship encountered by the pirates.

## Relationships

### [Captain Jonsen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/captain_jonsen)

_professional_

Captain Jonsen and Captain Marpole are fellow sea captains who share a professional acquaintance, often discussing maritime matters.

### [Captain Jonsen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/characters/captain_jonsen)

_professional_

Captain Jonsen and Captain Marpole are fellow sea captains who share a professional acquaintance, often discussing maritime matters.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/i)

Captain Marpole is the idealistic sea captain entrusted with the children's voyage; he is described as a 'sea-dog' with clear blue eyes and a reassuring presence.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/iii)

Writes a detailed letter to the Thorntons reporting the pirate attack and the children's deaths.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/ii)

Captain of the barque; heroically refuses to reveal the specie despite threats, but is eventually forced after being tied and threatened with burning.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_high_wind_in_jamaica_se/chapters/iii)

Misinterprets the splashes of trunks being thrown overboard, leading him to flee with the Clorinda.

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