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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket · Character

Grampus

The ship on which Pym stows away and later mutinies occur.

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Also known as the Grampus, The Grampus

First appearance: i

Grampus's tie to Mr. Barnard is one of the pressures that moves The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The brig on which Pym stows away; described as an old hulk being fitted out for a whaling voyage.
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Grampus first appears in 0002 i.

With Mr. Barnard (professional): Grampus, likely a ship, is associated with Mr. Barnard in a maritime context, possibly as owner or captain.

In II: The brig on which Pym stows away; described as an old hulk being fitted out for a whaling voyage.

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MBMr. BarnardABAugustus BarnardARArielTITigerGRGrampus

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