# Dan Troop — Captains Courageous character guide

> Dan Troop in Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Dan, Danny, Dan giggled

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Disko's son, raised on the Banks and quick with a joke or a chorus, who teaches the shipwrecked rich boy what a day's work actually costs.

## Relationships

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

_friendship_

Dan becomes Harvey's closest friend and guide on the We're Here, teaching him the ropes and sharing adventures.

### [Disko Troop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/disko_troop)

_family_

Dan is Disko's son, and their relationship is one of filial respect mixed with the easy familiarity of a working family.

### [Uncle Salters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/uncle_salters)

_family_

Uncle Salters is Dan's uncle, and their interactions are marked by teasing and familial affection.

### [Penn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/penn)

_friendship_

Dan treats Penn with a mix of amusement and kindness, often humoring his odd tales.

### [Long Jack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/long_jack)

_friendship_

Dan and Long Jack share a jovial camaraderie, with Long Jack's stories and songs entertaining the younger crew.

### [Manuel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/manuel)

_friendship_

Dan and Manuel are good friends, sharing a love for music and lighthearted moments on the boat.

### [Tom Platt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/tom_platt)

_friendship_

Dan and Tom Platt share a friendly bond, with Tom's experience complementing Dan's youthful energy.

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

_friendship_

Dan becomes Harvey's closest friend and guide on the We're Here, teaching him the ropes and sharing adventures.

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

_friendship_

Dan becomes Harvey's closest friend and guide on the We're Here, teaching him the ropes and sharing adventures.

### [Penn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/penn)

_friendship_

Dan treats Penn with a mix of amusement and kindness, often humoring his odd tales.

### [Uncle Salters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/uncle_salters)

_family_

Uncle Salters is Dan's uncle, and their interactions are marked by teasing and familial affection.

### [Tom Platt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/tom_platt)

_friendship_

Dan and Tom Platt share a friendly bond, with Tom's experience complementing Dan's youthful energy.

## In the story

### [Captains Courageous](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/captains-courageous)

The captain's son, who is initially skeptical of Harvey but begins to teach him the ropes.

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

Amused by Harvey's attitude; follows his father's orders and tries to warn Harvey about provoking Disko.

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

Comforts Harvey, questions him about his wealth, and explains the ship's hierarchy.

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

Teaches Harvey the ropes, shows skill and patience.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/iv)

Plays accordion, climbs the rigging to check the trawl buoy, and personifies the schooner's movements for Harvey.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/vi)

Shares jokes with Harvey and comments on the ongoing argument between Disko and Salters.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/vii)

Helps Harvey ring the bell and conch, becomes hysterical after seeing the Jennie Cushman's destruction, and sobs on Harvey's shoulder.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/viii)

Guides Harvey through the fishing, jokes with the other crews, and acts mysteriously and proudly upon returning home.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/ix)

Harvey's partner on the schooner, he is the subject of a career discussion between his father and Mr. Cheyne.

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/chapters/x)

Standing with Harvey at the ceremony, affirming Harvey's place among the crew.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters/dan_troop
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/captains_courageous_se/characters