John Walker
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John Walker
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John Walker
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male
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Birthday:
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late July (SA5); perhaps about 1918
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Height:
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shorter than Nancy
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John Walker — eldest of the Walker family children and Captain of the Swallow Captain John is generally the more rational of the two captains, Captain Nancy being inclined to recklessness. John is the closest thing to a father-figure that the Walker children have, as their real father is usually away at sea.
[edit] Pre-appearances
- John recalls his father saying "One hand for yourself and one for the ship". His father had told him that years ago, when he was a little boy and had tumbled down in the bottom of a fishing boat while using both hands to pass Daddy a rope (WD12).
[edit] Appearances
- In Swallows and Amazons John becomes Commodore of the fleet, with Swallow as flagship. This is largely thanks to Titty's capture of Amazon as the other Swallows rowed to Beckfoot.
- Possibly John's greatest role is in We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea where he forced into a position of even great responsibility as he captains the Goblin with a seasick crew and only a Woolworth Plate and torch as a signal light.
