# Nancy Blackett — Swallows and Amazons character guide > Nancy Blackett in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Nancy, Captain Nancy, Blackett **First appearance:** 0009-viii-skull-and-crossbones ## Snapshot Captain of the Amazon pirates, a tomboy force of nature who is Ruth only to natives and Nancy to the lake. ## Who they are Nancy leads the Amazons with swagger and total commitment, renaming herself for the role and treating the Swallows as worthy rivals. She is generous in defeat, shaking Titty's hand and wishing her in her own crew, yet relentless in pursuing the game. Her energy and refusal to be ordinary make her the spark that turns a quiet lake into a theatre of war. ## Relationships ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _friendship_ John and Nancy are close friends and co-leaders of the Swallows and Amazons, sharing a strong bond of adventure and mutual respect. ### [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker) _friendship_ Nancy and Titty are adventurous friends who share a love of sailing and imaginative play. ### [Peggy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/peggy_blackett) _family_ Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _friendship_ Nancy and Susan are friends who balance each other, with Nancy's boldness complementing Susan's practicality. ### [Mother Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker) _social_ Mother is kindly and approving of Nancy, treating her as a welcome friend of her children. ### [Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/captain_flint) _family_ Captain Flint is Nancy's uncle, with a teasing but affectionate relationship with his adventurous niece. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _friendship_ John and Nancy are close friends and co-leaders of the Swallows and Amazons, sharing a strong bond of adventure and mutual respect. ### [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker) _friendship_ John and Nancy are close friends and co-leaders of the Swallows and Amazons, sharing a strong bond of adventure and mutual respect. ### [Peggy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/peggy_blackett) _family_ Nancy and Peggy are sisters, with Nancy as the bold leader and Peggy as the more cautious follower. ### [Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/captain_flint) _family_ Captain Flint is Nancy's uncle, with a teasing but affectionate relationship with his adventurous niece. ### [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker) _friendship_ Nancy and Susan are friends who balance each other, with Nancy's boldness complementing Susan's practicality. ### [Mother Walker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker) _social_ Mother is kindly and approving of Nancy, treating her as a welcome friend of her children. ## In the story ### [Swallows and Amazons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/swallows-and-amazons) Captain Nancy of the Amazon, challenges the Swallows' claim to the island. ### [Skull and Crossbones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/viii-skull-and-crossbones) Captain Nancy steers the Amazon and hoists the Jolly Roger, initiating the encounter with the Swallows. ### [The Parley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/x-the-parley) Captain Nancy leads the Amazons, proposes the alliance, writes the treaty, and signs as 'Nancy Blackett, Amazon Pirate.' ### [In Alliance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xi-in-alliance) Captain Nancy demonstrates the portage of the water barrel and explains the secret marking system for the harbour. ### [The Amazon River](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xix-the-amazon-river) Captain Nancy Blackett is revealed to have hidden the Amazon and is sailing toward Wild Cat Island, having outwitted the Swallows. ### [Titty Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xx-titty-alone) Captain Nancy arrives with Peggy on Wild Cat Island, unaware of Titty's presence, and later discovers the Amazon is missing. ### [XXII: The White Flag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxii-the-white-flag) Captain Nancy surrenders, praises Titty's feat, and explains the Amazons' urgent need to return home before breakfast. ### [Grave News from Houseboat Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxiv-grave-news-from-houseboat-bay) Captain Nancy arrives with tent poles and dismisses the policeman, defending the Swallows. ### [Captain Flint Gets the Black Spot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxv-captain-flint-gets-the-black-spot) Delivers the Black Spot letter, confesses to the mine explosion, and demands Captain Flint apologize for calling John a liar. ### [He Makes Peace and Declares War](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxvi-he-makes-peace-and-declares-war) Rows away alone after the confrontation, later returns and helps set up camp. ### [The Battle in Houseboat Bay](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxvii-the-battle-in-houseboat-bay) Captain Nancy plans the boarding strategy, orders the prisoner to walk the plank, and demands a promise from Captain Flint. ### [XXVIII: The Treasure on Cormorant Island](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxviii-the-treasure-on-cormorant-island) Calls out to them as they depart, suggesting they join the whaling instead. ### [Two Sorts of Fish](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxix-two-sorts-of-fish) Captain Nancy exclaims over the discovery and discusses future plans. ### [The Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxx-the-storm) Brings in dry firewood before the rain, leads the shipwreck story, and checks the boats. ### [The Sailors' Return](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/chapters/xxxi-the-sailors-return) Nancy leads the strike of the tent and insists on defending the island against anyone. ## 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