# Imbrancam — Toilers of the Sea character guide

> Imbrancam in Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0048-vii-nocturnal-buyers-and-mysterious-sellers

## Who they are

A minor character or name mentioned in the story.

## In the story

### [An Unexpected Flask of Brandy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/ii-an-unexpected-flask-of-brandy)

A Dutch negro, former slave from Surinam, who works as an engineer and practical mechanic on the Durande. His black face contributed to the 'Devil Boat's' diabolical reputation.

### [Captain Clubin Displays All His Great Qualities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/iv-captain-clubin-displays-all-his-great-qualities)

The negro engineer overheard discussing the increased steam pressure with his comrade.

### [V: Clubin Reaches the Crowning-Point of Glory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/v-clubin-reaches-the-crowning-point-of-glory)

Reports the flooding to Clubin, helps launch the long boat, saves the cabin boy, and takes the tiller in the departing boat.

### [The Pearl at the Foot of the Precipice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/i-the-pearl-at-the-foot-of-the-precipice)

The engineer, present among the crowd, insists the machinery is still alive and salvageable.

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