Duncan McKay

Duncan McKay was a Scottish purser aboard the Obra Dinn during her last voyage in 1802. His lifeboat was overturned by the Kraken as it initiated its attack, drowning him.

Story and fate
McKay was the purser, an administrative official who accounted for all cargo value and trade transactions. He also managed a small store for the crew. He attempted to abandon ship with seamen Nathan Peters, Alexander Booth and Lars Linde but disappeared when the Kraken tossed the open boat up in the air. He had brought his ledgers with him, which is likely why no documentation is found on the Obra Dinn.

The East India Company insurance assessment on the Obra Dinn incident found out that McKay had abandoned the crew and the vessel but his estate was still awarded £50 in outstanding wages.

Identification
The first hint at McKay's identity can be seen during, where he stands in the lifeboat holding several ledgers. He can be clearly identified after, where he can be seen hiding in the purser's office through one of the little windows of the walkway.

Appearances
McKay appears in six memories. His chronologically first appearance is during. He is depicted in the Justice at Sea sketch, but cannot be seen in the diorama.


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 * The Justice at Sea sketch
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 * The Justice at Sea sketch
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 * The Justice at Sea sketch
 * The Justice at Sea sketch