# Sir Thomas Byam Martin — The Mirror of the Sea character guide

> Sir Thomas Byam Martin in The Mirror of the Sea by Joseph Conrad.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0005-landfalls-and-departures

## Who they are

A British naval officer and administrator, referenced in maritime history.

## Relationships

### [Captain B⸺](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/characters/captain_b)

_professional_

Captain B⸺ and Sir Thomas Byam Martin share a professional naval connection.

## In the story

### [Rulers of East and West](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/rulers-of-east-and-west)

Referenced as a figure representing naval authority.

### [XLVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xlvi)

Admiral of the Fleet who recorded the young officer's words and wrote admiringly of Nelson's nobleness and influence.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mirror_of_the_sea_se/chapters/xlvii)

Quoted regarding the affection and admiration of those who served under Nelson.

## Links

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