# The Stranger — Racundra’s First Cruise character guide

> The Stranger in Racundra’s First Cruise by Arthur Ransome.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** stranger

**First appearance:** 0009-through-the-moon-sound

## Who they are

An unidentified person encountered during the cruise.

## In the story

### [Riga to Runö](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/chapters/riga-to-run)

The lighthouse-keeper of Runö, who greets them, warns of the changing wind, and discusses the island's customs.

### [The Ship and the Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/chapters/the-ship-and-the-man)

The old man building the ship, who lives in a cabin near the coast and provides navigation advice.

### [Kuivast to Werder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/chapters/kuivast-to-werder)

An elderly boat owner who shares his experiences and knowledge of the coast.

### [Seal Hunters from Runö](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/chapters/seal-hunters-from-run)

The younger seal hunter from Runö, who rows the narrator to the ship and asks for photographs to be sent to Arensburg.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/characters/the_stranger
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/racundra_s_first_cruise_se/characters