# Wilson — In Search of the Castaways character guide

> Wilson in In Search of the Castaways by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Will Halley, Halley

**First appearance:** 0004-v-the-departure-of-the-duncan

## Who they are

Able seaman on the Duncan who accompanies the search party.

## In the story

### [Eleven Thousand Feet Aloft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xii-eleven-thousand-feet-aloft)

Takes the lead in testing the ice surface during the perilous ascent.

### [A Sudden Descent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xiii-a-sudden-descent)

Helps clear the casucha entrance, gathers fuel, and dresses the guanaco.

### [Providentially Rescued](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xiv-providentially-rescued)

Last saw Robert during the descent; his rifle is seized by Glenarvan during the rescue attempt.

### [A Serious Necessity](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xvii-a-serious-necessity)

Expresses optimism about finding water, but is proven wrong as the drought worsens.

### [XXIV: Paganel’s Disclosure](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xxiv-paganel-s-disclosure)

Contributes to the meal by fishing successfully, providing mojarras for the repast.

### [The Plot Unveiled](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xli-the-plot-unveiled)

Prepares the horse for Mulready and changes the shoe to avoid tracking.

### [Helpless and Hopeless](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xliii-helpless-and-hopeless)

Wilson helps carry the litter and attempts to light a fire with damp wood, but fails.

### [The Wreck of the Macquarie](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlv-the-wreck-of-the-macquarie)

Assists John Mangles on deck, casting the sounding-lead and helping to manage the sails during the crisis.

### [Vain Efforts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/in_search_of_the_castaways_se/chapters/xlvi-vain-efforts)

Helps inspect and repair the hull, dives to assess the ship's position, and assists in the refloating attempts.

## Links

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