# Ben Ireson — Captains Courageous character guide

> Ben Ireson in Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ireson, Skipper Ireson, old man Ireson

**First appearance:** 0004-ii

## Who they are

A skipper mentioned in a song and story, known for a tragic incident.

## Relationships

### [Harvey Cheyne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/harvey_cheyne)

_professional_

Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing professional respect.

### [Harvey Cheyne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/harvey_cheyne)

_professional_

Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing professional respect.

### [Harvey Cheyne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/harvey_cheyne)

_professional_

Ben Ireson is a fellow captain who interacts with Harvey during the voyage, showing professional respect.

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