# Governor Roberts — Sailing Alone Around the World character guide

> Governor Roberts in Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Governor Roberts of Rodriguez, Rodriguez

**First appearance:** 0019-xviii

## Who they are

Governor of Rodriguez Island, who aids the narrator.

## Relationships

### [Spray](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sailing_alone_around_the_world_se/characters/spray)

_professional_

Governor Roberts interacts with the Spray in an official capacity, likely welcoming or assisting the vessel.

### [King Malietoa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sailing_alone_around_the_world_se/characters/king_malietoa)

_social_

Governor Roberts and King Malietoa interact socially, likely as colonial and local leaders.

## In the story

### [Chapter XVI: Rodriguez and the Keeling Cocos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sailing_alone_around_the_world_se/chapters/xvi)

Governor of Rodriguez, welcomes Slocum and hosts him, dispelling fears of the Antichrist.

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