Round the Moon · Character

Murchison

Engineer who oversees the casting of the Columbiad.

minor

Also known as the engineer Murchison

First appearance: i from 10 20 p m to 10 47 p m

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With Captain Nicholl (professional): Nicholl and Murchison work together as part of the expedition's support crew or technical team. With Lieutenant Bronsfield (professional): Bronsfield and Murchison are colleagues, likely working together on the ship's operations or observations. With Impey Barbicane (professional): Barbicane and Murchison collaborate on technical or observational aspects of the lunar mission.

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Relationship types

Professional
Other

Character groups

Lunar Expedition Crew
Protagonist

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Captain Nicholl
professional · positive
Lieutenant Bronsfield
professional · positive
Impey Barbicane
professional · positive
J. T. Maston
professional · positive
Captain Nicholl
professional · positive
Impey Barbicane
professional · positive
Lieutenant Bronsfield
professional · positive

Captain Nicholl
Nicholl and Murchison work together as part of the expedition's support crew or technical team.
Lieutenant Bronsfield
Bronsfield and Murchison are colleagues, likely working together on the ship's operations or observations.
Impey Barbicane
Barbicane and Murchison collaborate on technical or observational aspects of the lunar mission.
J. T. Maston
Maston and Murchison work together as part of the technical or support staff for the expedition.
Captain Nicholl
Nicholl and Murchison work together as part of the expedition's support crew or technical team.
Impey Barbicane
Barbicane and Murchison collaborate on technical or observational aspects of the lunar mission.
Lieutenant Bronsfield
Bronsfield and Murchison are colleagues, likely working together on the ship's operations or observations.

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