# Bluebeard Bill — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle character guide

> Bluebeard Bill in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bill

**First appearance:** 0032-part-iii-iii-our-troubles-begin

## Who they are

A pirate encountered during the Doctor's sea adventures.

## Relationships

### [Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mendoza)

_rivalry_

Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and dominance.

### [Mendoza](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/mendoza)

_rivalry_

Bluebeard Bill is a rival pirate captain who competes with Mendoza for treasure and dominance.

## In the story

### [The End of the Mystery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-ii-vii-the-end-of-the-mystery)

Mentioned as the third partner who died accidentally when the bucket fell down the mine.

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