| Palmer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Vital statistics | |
| Title | Pirate |
| Gender | Male |
| Status | Deceased |
| Ships | Walrus |
| Relationships | James Flint (captain) John Silver (quartermaster) |
| Appearances | First: X. (uncredited) Last: XXI. |
| Portrayed by | Martin Munro |
Palmer was a pirate aboard the Walrus who was accused of stealing rations when the ship was stranded in the Doldrums.
Biography[]
Season Two[]
Palmer survives the disastrous Battle in Division Bay against the Spanish Man O’ War. The surviving 30 or so members of the crew, using Flint’s plan, successfully capture the ship and sail back to Nassau.
En route to Nassau, John Silver decides to get back in the crew’s good graces by telling them bits of embarrassing gossip told to him by Randall. His first several attempts are unsuccessful. However, on his fourth try, he tells the crew that a member of the third watch, whom he does not name, entered the pen late the previous night after three bells. While no one saw him enter or leave, it was obvious he had been there because the dairy goat’s anus was irritated from overuse. Palmer then gets up from his food and punches Silver, expecting the rest of the crew to laugh. However, Joshua looks at him and asks if he had sex with the dairy goat. Joshua then punches Palmer, and drags him around the galley as the rest of the crew beats him. They stop beating Palmer when a lookout alerts them to sails off the starboard bow[1].
Season Three[]
Palmer is on deck when the Walrus comes across the abandoned Straight Arrow. He remains on the ship while Flint and Billy Bones assess the situation. However, it is a trap and Silver spots a British ship on the horizon. Soon, it is revealed that the ship is the Orion, a privateering vessel under the command of former pirate Benjamin Hornigold. He offers the crew of the Walrus pardons, provided that they surrender. The pirates have nowhere to run, and Hornigold is in a superior position and would rake them with cannon-fire while they try to maneuver. After pondering for a moment, Flint gives the crew an impassioned speech about how England fears them, and asks if any of them want to surrender to a thing that fears them. De Groot then asks which way they are going if they cannot fight, and Flint points in the direction of a massive tempest[2].
In the storm, Palmer helps the deck crew manage the ropes as the ship plows through the waves. However, the t'gallants are stuck and the wind nearly causes them to capsize. After Flint cuts away the tops of the main and foremast, Palmer goes belowdecks with most of the crew while Flint steers the ship. The crew survives, however they are stuck in the Doldrums, with no wind to move the ship, and barely any food or water[3].
While in the Doldrums, Palmer accuses Oates of stealing a full day's rations, while Oates accuses him of the same. The two are brought before the entire crew on deck. Silver tells them that the penalty for stealing food in a time of crisis is severe, but he implores them as both their quartermaster and friend, to confess. Oates begin speaking about how he could never do such a thing before Palmer angrily cuts him off. Palmer tells Silver that for the last few weeks, he's been with the crew and never complained. He then says not to accuse him of doing something so cowardly and then falsely blaming someone else. While Silver thinks about what to do, Flint steps forward and much to everyone's surprise, shoots Palmer in the head, killing him[4].
Quotes[]
"Shut the fuck up. You've all seen me these last few weeks out here. Never blubbered, never bitched. I weathered this shit as well as any of you. So don't fucking tell me, I'd do something this fucking cowardly and then blame it on a sniveling shit like this one. One of us is a liar alright, but it sure as fuck isn't me." Palmer to Silver in XXI.
Trivia[]
- Martin Munro first appears in an uncredited, unnamed role in episode X as the pirate who had sex with the goat. This is confirmed by the actor's CV, where his character is referred to as "Animal Lover."
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Appearances[]
| IX. | X.* | XI. | XII. | XIII. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIV. | XV. | XVI. | XVII. | XVIII. |
*Uncredited
| XIX.* | XX. | XXI. | XXII. | XXIII. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXIV. | XXV. | XXVI. | XXVII. | XXVIII. |