Sailing Alone Around the World · Character
Captain Jones
A captain encountered during the voyage.
minor
Also known as Jones
First appearance: v
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Captain of the Tarawa, encountered near Booby Island; noted as the only American aboard, though he never guessed.
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With Spray (professional): Captain Jones has a professional relationship with the Spray, possibly as a fellow mariner or dock official. In Chapter XV: The Arafura Sea and the Voyage to Keeling Cocos: Captain of the…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Key Voyage Figures
- Protagonist
- Diverse Acquaintances and References
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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