Captain Smollett

Long John Silver

Captain Smollett is a stern, honorable captain who immediately distrusts Silver and opposes his mutinous schemes.

Long John Silver

Captain Smollett is a stern, honorable captain who immediately distrusts Silver and opposes his mutinous schemes.

Long John Silver

Captain Smollett is a stern, honorable captain who immediately distrusts Silver and opposes his mutinous schemes.

Part II: The Sea-Cook

Expresses concerns about the crew and the secrecy of the voyage.

Powder and Arms

Expresses distrust of the voyage, the crew, and the officer; demands precautions against mutiny and insists on moving arms and powder.

X: The Voyage

Smollett is cautious and disapproves of the squire's leniency with the crew. He remains distant from the squire.

XII: Council of War

Leads the council of war; proposes a cautious strategy and assesses the loyal crew.

XIII: How My Shore Adventure Began

Smollett proposes letting the men ashore to prevent open mutiny and distributes pistols to the loyal men.

Part IV: The Stockade

Captain Smollett leads the construction and defense of the stockade.

Narrative Continued by the Doctor—How the Ship Was Abandoned

Commands the loyal party; orders Abraham Gray to join them and oversees the evacuation.

Narrative Continued by the Doctor—The Jolly-Boat’s Last Trip

Commands the boat's trim and strategy; orders Trelawney to shoot Hands.

Narrative Continued by the Doctor—End of the First Day’s Fighting

Raises the British flag on the log-house, counts stores, notes the shortage of rations, and refuses to strike the colors despite cannon fire.

Narrative Resumed by Jim Hawkins—The Garrison in the Stockade

Organizes the garrison, divides watches, keeps up spirits, and leads the discussion on prospects and tactics.

Silver’s Embassy

Smollett firmly rejects Silver's terms, threatens him, and orders him out of the stockade.

The Attack

Leads the defense, assigns positions, and is wounded during the battle.

XXII: How My Sea Adventure Began

Captain Smollett lies wounded with a broken shoulder-blade and torn calf muscles; the doctor says he will recover but must not move or speak for weeks.

The Cruise of the Coracle

Jim thinks of Captain Smollett's discipline while observing the sloppy handling of the Hispaniola.

Part VI: Captain Silver

Captain Smollett is wounded but remains a leader among the loyal party during the final confrontation.

In the Enemy’s Camp

Referenced by Silver as a fine seaman but stiff on discipline, and as part of the loyal party still alive.

The Fall of a Chieftain

Captain Smollett is recovering in the cave by the fire when the party arrives. He praises Jim but says he won't go to sea with him again.

And Last

Lies on a mattress giving orders during the voyage home, and is now retired from the sea.