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derick de deer

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description
The German master of the whaling ship Jungfrau, who approaches the Pequod to beg for oil, carrying a lamp-feeder and oil-can. He is unaware of the White Whale.
nationality
German
role
master
ship
Jungfrau

Relationships

  • carriesLamp-feeder
    description
    Captain Derick De Deer is seen carrying a lamp-feeder, indicating his ship's need for oil.
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    Captain Derick De Deer did indubitably conduct a lamp-feeder as Flask did declare.
  • carriesOil-can
    description
    Derick De Deer is observed carrying an oil-can, suggesting his ship's lack of oil.
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    it’s a lamp-feeder and an oil-can.
  • is_ignorant_ofWhite Whale
    description
    Derick De Deer reveals his complete lack of knowledge regarding the White Whale.
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    the German soon evinced his complete ignorance of the White Whale;
  • leadsGerman Boats
    description
    Derick De Deer's boat leads the other three German boats in the whale chase.
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    he and the other three German boats that soon followed him, had considerably the start of the Pequod’s keels.
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    2026-03-02T00:08:19.881Z
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