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Nicholas
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Vital statistics
Gender Male
Status Deceased (killed by Vincent)
Ships Walrus
Spanish Man O' War
Relationships James Flint (Captain)
John Silver (Partner in crime)
Vincent (Partner in crime; deceased)
Appearances First: XI.
Last: XVI.
Portrayed by Tyrel Meyer

Nicholas Irving was a pirate on Captain Flint's crew. He served under his command aboard the Walrus and then the Spanish Man O' War

Biography[]

Season Two[]

Nicholas survives the disastrous battle with the Spanish Man O' War that leaves only 32 members of the Walrus crew alive and the ship is beached on the shores of Florida. After taking the Spanish warship for themselves, the crew returns to Nassau after Flint manages to get himself elected captain again[1]

He and Vincent are selected to go back to Florida and keep an eye on the Urca's gold and to spy on the Spanish crew guarding it by John Silver. When Silver brings them to Flint, he asks them if they understand their task. Vincent replies that they're to go back and watch the gold. Flint tells them that they need to watch the Spanish soldiers watching the gold. He needs to know routines, schedule and watch strength. They are to return to Division Bay as soon as a longboat can be readied. From there, they are to keep an eye on the treasure galleon's wreck. Flint tells them that he will meet them in two days, and then they'll plan their final assault. After they leave, Flint asks Silver if they're up to the task. Silver replies that they're the only ones who didn't ask for more money when he asked[2]

When they arrive back in Nassau to report that the Spanish removed all gold from the beach, they bring this news to Flint, who is in the middle of trying to win an election over the combined Walrus and Royal Lion crew after Benjamin Hornigold challenged him. The gold immediately dismays all the men. Silver manages to speak convincingly enough for Flint that over 70 of the 107 men vote for Flint. However, it is revealed that they were intercepted by Silver who offers them a deal: they are to tell Flint that the Spanish have taken the gold back to Spain, while another, smaller crew goes and gets the gold, giving Nicholas and Vincent a larger cut than they would otherwise have had[3].

While sailing to Charles Town to return Abigail Ashe, Nicholas  and Vincent listen to speech Silver is giving to the men. He is explaining the danger they face in Charles Town, and how every man on the crew needs to be alert and performing their duties as ably as possible. During this speech, Nicholas is seen laughing by Silver. Belowdecks, Silver and Vincent corner Nicholas. Silver reminds them of the plan and how it only works if they continue playing the part. Nicholas replies that he knows all this but Silver tells him that they all face grave danger in Charles Town, and attention will be called to them if Nicholas keeps smiling or laughing inappropriately. Nicholas tells him that no one knows or suspects anything and storms off. Silver then tells Vincent that Nicholas could be a big problem for them. That night, Vincent meets Silver in the galley, and explains that Nicholas is torn up about betraying the men and it is making him act foolishly. Silver then says that if there is something Vincent can say to Nicholas, he should do so. Vincent remarks that it is a bit late for that, and reveals that he sabotaged the footing line of the main mast where Nicholas is working. When the line snaps, Nicholas falls to his death. He was buried at sea by his comrades on the crew[4]

Quotes[]

By Nicholas[]

"You said if we told Flint the gold was gone, you'd get another crew to go back and get it and we could have a bigger share."

- Nicholas to John Silver in XVI.

About Nicholas[]

"He's torn up inside. Betraying the other men, it's making him act foolish. Like you've seen."

Vincent to Silver in XVI. 

Trivia[]

  • Seemingly coincidentally, Nicholas Irving shares his name with a US Army Rangers sniper.

Gallery[]

Appearances[]

Season Two
IX. X. XI. XII. XIII.
XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII.

References[]

  1. Background from X.
  2. XI.
  3. XV.
  4. XVI.
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