# The Boatswain — Moll Flanders character guide

> The Boatswain in Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the boatswain

**First appearance:** 0001-moll-flanders

## Who they are

A ship's officer who helps Moll during her voyage to the colonies.

## Relationships

### [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_captain)

_professional_

The Boatswain serves under the Captain, assisting in maritime schemes and criminal activities.

### [The Governess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_governess)

_professional_

The Boatswain collaborates with the Governess in managing stolen goods and criminal logistics.

### [The Bank Clerk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_bank_clerk)

_social_

The Bank Clerk and the Boatswain are minor acquaintances, likely through the Governess's network.

### [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_captain)

_professional_

The Boatswain serves under the Captain, assisting in maritime schemes and criminal activities.

### [The Bank Clerk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/moll_flanders_se/characters/the_bank_clerk)

_social_

The Bank Clerk and the Boatswain are minor acquaintances, likely through the Governess's network.

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