# Herr Schenkel — The Riddle of the Sands character guide

> Herr Schenkel in The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0024-xxii-the-quartet

## Who they are

A German official met briefly in the islands.

## In the story

### [Bensersiel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/xv-bensersiel)

The customs officer who inspects the yacht, later becomes friendly and insists on helping with cushions and showing them around.

### [Imperial Escort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/xviii-imperial-escort)

Mentioned as dominating Bensersiel as the tide rises and the harbour becomes active.

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