# Captain Boyle — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Captain Boyle in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Boyle, Ginger Boyle

**First appearance:** 0018-xiv

## Who they are

A British naval officer commanding the Red Sea patrol.

## In the story

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xx)

Promises naval support and concentrates five ships at Yenbo.

### [XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxiii)

Naval commander coordinating the attack on Wejh; provides ships, water, and landing support.

### [Life in Wejh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxix)

Boyle is referenced in connection with the capture of Wejh and the seaplane bomb left behind.

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