Former First Officer who commands the wrecked Mary Deare for four days after Captain Taggart's death. He refuses salvage claims, grounds the ship in the Minquiers, and collaborates with Sands to expose a conspiracy. At the inquiry, he loses ground but later attempts to sink the vessel to prevent the conspirators from covering their tracks. He ultimately subdues Higgins and seeks to clear his name to retain his captain's license.
Primary antagonist who orchestrated the mutiny and cover-up against Patch.
Mutual survival partners forced together by circumstance and shared maritime duty.
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