Author's Note
The author and narrator, reflecting on his own life and the confessional nature of the book.
II
The narrator, who serves as chief mate on his first voyage with Captain MacW⸺ and feels flattered by the trust implied by the captain's retirement.
III
The narrator, a second mate under Captain B——, visits him at home after passing his master's examination.
IX
The narrator, reflecting on various ship masters and the art of seamanship.
Cobwebs and Gossamer
The narrator, reflecting on the ephemeral nature of maritime bonds.
XI
The narrator and third mate, who observes the stormy interactions between Captain S⸺ and Mr. P⸺, and reflects on the sensory intimacy of life aboard a sailing ship.
XII
The narrator, promoted to officer of the watch during the passage; learned from P⸺ but also from his own experience.
XIV
The narrator himself, a young chief mate of twenty-four, impatiently waiting for cargo and learning to handle his first command.
Overdue and Missing
The narrator reflects on personal experiences with overdue ships and the emotional weight of waiting for news.
XVII
The narrator who goes aloft to supervise repairs and spots the ice floe.
XIX
Narrator who reflects on the nature of steamships and sailing ships, and recounts the story of the disabled steamer.
XXVI
The narrator reflects on personal experiences standing on the poop of a homeward-bound ship, conversing with the commander about the limited visibility in southwesterly weather.
XXVII
The narrator, who observes the skipper's psychology and the West Wind's moods, and who resists giving the skipper the desired suggestion.
The Faithful River
The narrator reflects on his personal connection to the Thames, likely representing Conrad's own voice.
XXXI
The narrator, speaking as a former chief officer, recalls his experience docking a ship in London.
In Captivity
The narrator, reflecting on his own experiences of captivity and longing at sea.
Initiation
The narrator, reflecting on his own initiation into seamanship.
XXXV
The narrator, who observes the scene at the New South Dock and engages in conversation with an elderly seaman.
XXXVI
The narrator, who commands one of the rescue boats and undergoes a transformative experience, losing his idealistic view of the sea.
The Nursery of the Craft
The narrator, reflecting on his own early training and the craft of seamanship.
The Tremolino
The narrator himself, reflecting on his command of the Tremolino.
XL
The narrator and central figure, reflecting on his youthful initiation into seamanship and his love for the Tremolino.
XLI
The narrator and seagoing member of the syndicate, who delivers messages to a Carlist priest in Guipuzcoa.
XLII
The narrator, who visits Doña Rita's house, says goodbye, and prepares to sail on the Tremolino.
XLIV
The narrator, who steers the Tremolino and agrees to Dominic's plan to scuttle the vessel.
XLV
Narrator and owner of the Tremolino, struck senseless during the wreck, later witnesses Dominic's departure.
