The Maracot Deep · Character

Captain Howie

Captain of the expedition ship, meets a tragic fate during the voyage.

minor

Also known as Poor Howie, old man Howie

First appearance: I

Captain Howie's tie to Dr. Maracot is one of the pressures that moves The Maracot Deep—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Experienced navigator in charge of the Stratford; mentioned in the preamble.

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With Dr. Maracot (professional): Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. Maracot's scientific authority during the expedition. With The Doctor (professional): Captain Howie and the Doctor interact as ship's…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Professional
Social
Other

Character groups

Expedition crew and guides
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Relationships

Dr. Maracot
professional · positive
Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. How this plays out →
The Doctor
professional · positive
Manda
social · ambivalent
Bill Scanlan
professional · positive
Dr. Maracot
professional · positive
Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. How this plays out →
Dr. Maracot
professional · positive
Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. How this plays out →
The Doctor
professional · positive
Bill Scanlan
professional · positive

Dr. Maracot
Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. Maracot's scientific authority during the expedition.
The Doctor
Captain Howie and the Doctor interact as ship's captain and medical officer during the voyage.
Manda
Captain Howie is acquainted with Manda as a member of the expedition's contacts in Atlantis.
Bill Scanlan
Bill Scanlan and Captain Howie work together as crew members on the deep-sea vessel.
Dr. Maracot
Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. Maracot's scientific authority during the expedition.
Dr. Maracot
Captain Howie commands the ship and works under Dr. Maracot's scientific authority during the expedition.
The Doctor
Captain Howie and the Doctor interact as ship's captain and medical officer during the voyage.
Bill Scanlan
Bill Scanlan and Captain Howie work together as crew members on the deep-sea vessel.

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