# Bartels — The Riddle of the Sands character guide

> Bartels in The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Schiffer Bartels

**First appearance:** 0017-xv-bensersiel

## Who they are

A German sailor who assists the protagonists.

## Relationships

### [Arthur H. Davies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/arthur_h_davies)

_friendship_

Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation.

### [Karl Schicker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/karl_schicker)

_professional_

Bartels and Karl Schicker are associates in the local maritime community, sharing information.

### [Arthur H. Davies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/arthur_h_davies)

_friendship_

Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation.

### [Arthur H. Davies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/arthur_h_davies)

_friendship_

Davies and Bartels are allies who share information and assist each other in the investigation.

### [Karl Schicker](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/karl_schicker)

_professional_

Bartels and Karl Schicker are associates in the local maritime community, sharing information.

## In the story

### [Wanted, a North Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/v-wanted-a-north-wind)

Not directly mentioned in this chapter; no interaction.

### [VII: The Missing Page](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/vii-the-missing-page)

Schiffer who rescues Davies and his yacht after the grounding.

### [The Theory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/viii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/ix-i-sign-articles)

His unexpected appearance at the previous night's meeting prompted Davies to reveal his true plans.

### [His Chance](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/x-his-chance)

Bartels expresses concern about the safety of the voyage, recalling a previous storm, and eyes Carruthers with doubt.

### [XI: The Pathfinders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/xi-the-pathfinders)

Schiffer of the Johannes; parts ways with Carruthers and Davies at the Elbe.

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