# M. Gertrais-Gaboureau — Toilers of the Sea character guide

> M. Gertrais-Gaboureau in Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain Gertrais, Captain Gertrais-Gaboureau, Old Captain Gertrais-Gaboureau

**First appearance:** 0029-x-long-yarns

## Who they are

A local captain and acquaintance of Lethierry.

## In the story

### [An Unpopular Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/iv-an-unpopular-man)

Referenced indirectly as 'Old Captain Gertrais-Gaboureau' in the context of local gossip about Gilliatt.

### [Conversations at the Jean Auberge](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/i-conversations-at-the-jean-auberge)

An old captain who presides over the sea captains' table at the Jean Auberge. He is described as a living barometer, deeply versed in nautical knowledge and the pathology of the seasons.

### [Useful Information for Persons Who Expect or Fear the Arrival of Letters from Beyond Sea](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/ix-useful-information-for-persons-who-expect-or-fear-the-arrival-of-letters-from-beyond-sea)

Drinking ale and smoking, he recounts the departure of the Tamaulipas, describes the ocean letter-box, and warns Clubin against sailing due to storm signs.

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

Old Captain Gertrais-Gaboureau is mentioned as being evidently in his dotage.

### [The Harbour Bell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/toilers_of_the_sea_se/chapters/i-the-harbour-bell)

Reported that Clubin insisted on sailing despite warnings of fog, contributing to the case against him.

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