# Ben Butcher — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle character guide

> Ben Butcher in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** this Ben Butcher, Ben

**First appearance:** 0018-part-ii-i-the-crew-of-the-curlew

## Who they are

A sailor who joins the crew of the Curlew for the voyage.

## Relationships

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_friendship_

Ben Butcher is a gruff but friendly sailor who helps Doctor Dolittle with nautical matters and voyages.

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_friendship_

Ben Butcher is a gruff but friendly sailor who helps Doctor Dolittle with nautical matters and voyages.

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_friendship_

Ben Butcher is a gruff but friendly sailor who helps Doctor Dolittle with nautical matters and voyages.

## In the story

### [The Third Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-iii-i-the-third-man)

A burly able seaman who tries to join the crew but is politely refused by the Doctor.

### [Our Troubles Continue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-iii-iv-our-troubles-continue)

Stows away on the ship, eats most of the salt beef, and is discovered sleeping in the hold.

## Links

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