# Karl Schicker — The Riddle of the Sands character guide

> Karl Schicker in The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Karl

**First appearance:** 0023-xxi-blindfold-to-memmert

## Who they are

A German pilot or guide encountered during the voyage.

## Relationships

### [Bartels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/bartels)

_professional_

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

### [Bartels](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/characters/bartels)

_professional_

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

## In the story

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

Works the windlass on the Johannes during the lock passage.

### [The Quartet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_riddle_of_the_sands_se/chapters/xxii-the-quartet)

Name called out by workers; Carruthers uses the name to blend in.

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