Captain Thompson

I

The captain is mentioned as the one to be called if the wind shifts; the narrator receives orders to call him.

II

Gives a characteristic speech to the crew after dividing watches, warning of consequences for disobedience.

Ship's Duties—Tropics

Described as the supreme authority on board, with absolute power.

IV

Stands the watch himself after demoting Mr. F⸺, then allows the crew to choose a new second mate, ultimately selecting Jim Hall.

V

Captain Thompson interacts with Captain Terry and decides not to heave to during the storm, insisting the vessel continue on course.

VII

Orders the quarter boat lowered and later hosts the governor and suite for dinner.

VIII

Confronts the crew over a bread allowance dispute, delivers a memorable 'down east johnnycake' speech, and later blames the crew for the misunderstanding.

IX

The captain takes the steering oar for the return trip and has been finding fault with the mate, hinting at future trouble.

Southeaster and Passage Up the Coast

Commands the ship during the storm and the subsequent sailing, showing concern for beating the Ayacucho.

XI

Shows off the vessel by carrying too much sail until a squall forces a hasty reduction; he orders the narrator aloft to furl the main royal.

XIV

Captain Thompson is described as a vigorous, severe disciplinarian who drives the crew hard and interferes with the mate's authority, exacerbating tensions aboard the ship.

XV

Brutally flogs Sam and John, declaring he flogs because he likes it, and asserts absolute authority.

XVI

Referenced indirectly as the religious captain who might give Saturday liberty; his strict rule contrasts with the day's freedom.

XVII

Captain Thompson offers a reward for F⸺ and is involved in the flogging incident.

XVIII

Steers the gig during the whale encounter and orders the crew to throw hides down the cliff at San Juan.

XX

Takes command of the Alert, sending down topgallant masts and unreeving rigging on his first day.

XXII

Grants permission for the narrator to transfer to the Alert, provided an exchange is arranged.

Chapter XXIII

Manages the ship's sailing and arrival on Sundays for economic gain; spends evenings ashore at Santa Barbara.

XXIV

Orders the crew to board the main tack and heave in on the chain during the gale; determined not to slip anchor despite heavy seas.

Chapter XXV

Captain Thompson commands the ship during the departure and the subsequent gale, ordering sail changes and directing the crew.

XXVIII

Orders the ship prepared for departure from Santa Barbara, indicating they will not return to windward, which lifts the crew's spirits.

Homeward Bound: Preparations and Anticipation

The captain drives the ship hard with full sail, and rumors circulate about his plans for rounding Cape Horn.

XXXII

The captain is decisive and determined, ordering the ship to wear to avoid ice, refusing to delay for the passenger's wish to land, and managing the crew's fatigue during severe weather.

XXXIII

The captain asserts his authority over the mate, orders additional sail set, and later punishes the steward with a rope's end.

XXXIV

Walks the deck during the tense calm before the thunderstorm, though it is too dark to see him clearly.

XXXV

The captain is eager to return home, having been married shortly before departure; he drives the ship hard and personally goes aboard the Solon to obtain fresh provisions.