# Captain Abner Perry — Brewster’s Millions character guide

> Captain Abner Perry in Brewster’s Millions by George Barr McCutcheon.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain Perry, Perry

**First appearance:** 0017-xviii-the-prodigal-at-sea

## Who they are

A sea captain who becomes involved in Monty's yacht adventures.

## Relationships

### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster)

_friendship_

Captain Abner Perry is an eccentric inventor and friend who Montgomery funds for various projects.

### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster)

_friendship_

Captain Abner Perry is an eccentric inventor and friend who Montgomery funds for various projects.

### [Montgomery Brewster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/characters/montgomery_brewster)

_friendship_

Captain Abner Perry is an eccentric inventor and friend who Montgomery funds for various projects.

## In the story

### [An Offer of Marriage](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxiii-an-offer-of-marriage)

Captain of the Flitter; initially irate at the sheik's boarding, but eventually restrains himself.

### [The Sheik's Strategy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxiv-the-sheik-s-strategy)

Commands the yacht, orders sailors to confront the sheik, and directs the searchlight during the chase.

### [XXVI: Mutiny](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxvi-mutiny)

States he is bound by contract to follow Monty's orders, despite sympathizing with the guests' concerns.

### [XXVII: A Fair Traitor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxvii-a-fair-traitor)

Reluctantly cooperates with the mutineers, giving orders to sail for Boston while feeling guilty.

### [XXVIII: A Catastrophe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/brewster_s_millions_se/chapters/xxviii-a-catastrophe)

Struggles to navigate the storm and broken shaft; admires Monty's nerve and later arranges a tow.

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