# Captain Robinson — Lord Jim character guide

> Captain Robinson in Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ask Captain Robinson, Robinson, the notorious Robinson, Old Robinson, The notorious Robinson

**First appearance:** 0014-xiii

## Who they are

A disreputable old sea captain associated with Chester's scheme.

## In the story

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

Not present in this chapter.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/lord_jim_se/chapters/xiv)

Robinson, Chester's partner, is an old, notorious man who leans on an umbrella and laughs feebly, described as having been a smuggler and seal hunter.

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