# Captain Hull — Dick Sands, the Boy Captain character guide

> Captain Hull in Dick Sands, the Boy Captain by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-part-i-i-the-pilgrim

## Who they are

The original captain of the Pilgrim who dies in a whaling accident.

## In the story

### [The Pilgrim](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-i-i-the-pilgrim)

Experienced captain and harpooner, frustrated by the poor whaling season and forced to discharge his hired crew. He agrees to transport Mrs. Weldon's party despite concerns about comfort.

### [The Apprentice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-i-ii-the-apprentice)

The captain of the Pilgrim, concerned about adverse winds and delays. He is kind to the Weldons and uneasy about Negoro's background.

### [The Survivors of the Waldeck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-i-iv-the-survivors-of-the-waldeck)

Rescues the survivors and questions Tom about their ordeal; reflects on the slave trade.

### [A Whale in Sight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-i-vi-a-whale-in-sight)

Captain Hull identifies the whale as a finback, decides to attempt a capture despite the danger, and rallies the crew.

### [VII: Preparations for an Attack](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-i-vii-preparations-for-an-attack)

Leads the whale-hunting expedition; expresses confidence in Dick and gives final orders before departing.

### [A Catastrophe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dick_sands_the_boy_captain_se/chapters/part-i-viii-a-catastrophe)

Leads the whale hunt with determination and skill; harpoons the whale and directs the crew; ultimately lost when the whale capsizes the boat.

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