Calliope

The name of the ship Sharpe is on when he begins the voyage, it is captained by Peculiar Cromwell.

Revenant

The ship that is a known privateer and that captures the Calliope while Sharpe is aboard.

Pucelle

Captained by Chase, this is the ship that rescues Sharpe and the others after the French take control of the Revenant.

India

Where Sharpe and the others are as the voyage begins.

England

Where Sharpe is originally headed aboard the Calliope.

Victory

The name of the ship with the admiral aboard.

Trafalgar

The location of the final battle of the book.

Oxford

Where Braithwaite says he was educated.

Whist

The game played by many of the passengers aboard ship as a pastime.

Kent

Where Sharpe is supposed to meet up with his military unit.