The Riddle of the Sands · Character

Bartels

A German sailor who assists the protagonists.

minor

Also known as Schiffer Bartels

Bartels's tie to Arthur H. Davies is one of the pressures that moves The Riddle of the Sands—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Not directly mentioned in this chapter; no interaction.

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With Arthur H. Davies (friendship): Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation. With Karl Schicker (professional): Bartels and Karl Schicker are associates in the…

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Character Web

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Friendship
Professional
Other

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Arthur H. Davies
friendship · positive
Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the… How this plays out →
Karl Schicker
professional · positive
Arthur H. Davies
friendship · positive
Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the… How this plays out →
Arthur H. Davies
friendship · positive
Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the… How this plays out →
Karl Schicker
professional · positive

Arthur H. Davies
Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation.
Karl Schicker
Bartels and Karl Schicker are associates in the local maritime community, sharing information.
Arthur H. Davies
Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation.
Arthur H. Davies
Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation.
Karl Schicker
Bartels and Karl Schicker are associates in the local maritime community, sharing information.

Relationship notes

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In the story

Bartels appears across 6 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Wanted, a North Wind
Not directly mentioned in this chapter; no interaction.
VII: The Missing Page
Schiffer who rescues Davies and his yacht after the grounding.
The Theory
Bartels is mentioned as the skipper of the galliot that Davies refers to as an example of shallow coasters.
IX: I Sign Articles
His unexpected appearance at the previous night's meeting prompted Davies to reveal his true plans.
His Chance
Bartels expresses concern about the safety of the voyage, recalling a previous storm, and eyes Carruthers with doubt.
XI: The Pathfinders
Schiffer of the Johannes; parts ways with Carruthers and Davies at the Elbe.

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