Albert Brown

Agatha Brown

Agatha is Albert's mother, and their relationship is defined by maternal care and the tension of Albert's growing independence.

Richard Saville-Samarez

Albert and Richard are rivals, competing for Agatha's affection and clashing over their differing worldviews.

Charybdis

Albert and Charybdis are close companions, likely shipmates or allies, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.

Mother

Mother is Albert's grandmother, and their relationship is one of familial affection and generational guidance.

Mr. Gold

Albert interacts with Mr. Gold in a formal work or service relationship, likely as an employer or superior.

Penzance

Albert and Penzance are comrades, likely fellow sailors or soldiers, sharing a bond of camaraderie and shared experience.

Von Spee

Albert and Von Spee are direct antagonists, with Albert opposing Von Spee's military actions.

Ziethen Brown

Ziethen Brown is Albert's sibling or close relative, sharing a familial bond and likely a shared upbringing.

Mother

Mother is Albert's grandmother, and their relationship is one of familial affection and generational guidance.

Richard Saville-Samarez

Albert and Richard are rivals, competing for Agatha's affection and clashing over their differing worldviews.

Charybdis

Albert and Charybdis are close companions, likely shipmates or allies, sharing a bond of loyalty and mutual respect.

Agatha Brown

Agatha is Albert's mother, and their relationship is defined by maternal care and the tension of Albert's growing independence.

I

Dying on Resolution, wounded and delirious.

Chapter VI

Grows up as a matter-of-fact boy, receives his mother's naval education but shows little early enthusiasm for her grand visions.

VII

Young Albert is influenced by his mother's ideas; he is grateful to Mr. Gold for tending a cut but later receives an unjust beating from him.

VIII

Young Albert, now a schoolboy, remains unaware of his mother's worsening condition until she is hospitalized. He visits her in the hospital and promises to join the Navy before her death.

IX

Albert endures office work, gives notice to join the Navy, enlists at fifteen, and excels at Shotley Barracks before serving on the Charybdis.

The Hunt for von Spee

Leading Seaman Albert Brown, recently promoted, has a clear understanding of the dangers posed by von Spee's squadron but possesses the courage to face them. He sees potential for promotion and a commission.

XI

Survivor of Charybdis, rescued by Ziethen's crew; questioned by Captain von Lutz; assigned to help in the sickbay; reflects on duty and the public's ignorance.

XII

Plans to delay Ziethen's repairs, escapes the ship, and climbs Resolution's cliffs to set up a sniper position.

XIII

Leading Seaman Brown, now armed with a Mauser rifle, snipes at the Ziethen's crew from a hidden position on Resolution Island, killing several men and repelling a landing party.

XIV

Continues his solitary sniping campaign against the Ziethen, killing several Germans and forcing the landing party to retreat. He recognizes the German surgeon who had joked with him earlier. As the Germans prepare a large assault, Brown hunkers down, waiting for nightfall, determined to delay the enemy as long as possible.

XV

Displays resolute patience and duty, descending the cliff at night despite severe injuries, and paddling across the lagoon.

XVI

Wounded and trapped in a cliff cleft, Brown continues to snipe at Ziethen, killing two men and delaying repairs. He endures thirst, pain, and exhaustion without thought of surrender.

XVIII

Wounded in the right shoulder by Muller's shot, suffering from thirst and fever, yet continues to fight and delay the German landing party with his last rounds.

XIX

Dying on Resolution Island, suffering from a shoulder wound, fever, and extreme thirst; experiences hallucinations and a vision of reconciliation with a German boy he shot.

XX

Leading Seaman on Penzance, mentioned at the chapter's end as being slightly thirsty before being shot by Muller.

Chapter XXI

Though dead, his actions at Resolution are credited with enabling Ziethen's destruction.