Michael "Bugsy" Moran
A crew member on the Andrea Gail. Described as an amiable person with a crazy reputation.
Christina "Chris" Cotter
She gave her fiancée a black eye while partying with him at the Crow's Nest.
Lawrence Brudnicki
Commander of the Coast Guard ship the Tamaroa sent to rescue the Satori.
Jodi Tyne
Billy was once married to her; at the time of the story she is his ex-wife
Alfred Pierre
Described by Junger as, "An immense, kind Jamaican from New York City." Before departure, he can't decide whether he is going on the fishing trip or not. He does eventually go.
Ray Leonard
Captain of the Satori, Doesn't want to leave the Satori
Bob Brown
The owner of the Andrea Gail. Junger describes his reputation in Gloucester as complex. He is known for being a successful owner but criticized for being a risk taker.
Claude Hessel
A pilot of one of the H--3s
Linda Greenlaw
Captain of the Hannah Boden (sister ship to the Andrea Gail) and a friend of Billy Tyne.The two captains were in radio contact with one another before the Andrea Gail went down.
Ethel Shatford
Bobby's mother, and the owner of the Crow's Nest.
David "Sully" Sullivan
A hired fisherman who served to replace a worker on the Andrea Gail who dropped out of the job. Sully is well known in Gloucester for saving his entire crew on one fishing voyage.
Albert Johnston
Captain of the F/V Mary T and part of the Atlantic swordfishing fleet that sailed from Gloucester and the last person known to have spoken with Captain Billy Tyne before the Andrea Gail was lost at sea.
Sue Bylander
In charge of steering the Satori; an experienced tough crew member.
Bobby Shatford
Lived above his favorite hang-out, The Crow's Nest. Maybe the character we most identify with as we know the most about him.
Charlie Reed
Former captain of the Andrea Gail. He gives commentary throughout the book on the boat's history.
Dale "Murph" Murphy
Shaggy black hair, a thin beard, and Mongolian eyes; has a three-year-old child and an ex-wife named Debra. He is the cook.
Karen Stimpson
On the crew of the Satori. Doesn't know if her call for mayday is being answered
Frank W. "Billy" Tyne, Jr.
Captain of the Andrea Gail.
David Moore
Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Is having trouble reaching the Satori because of the weather conditions.
Rick Smith
Rescue swimmer who died after abandoning his helicopter during the storm.
