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Matthew (sailor)
This article is about Arthur's great-great-great uncle. You may be looking for the little boy. |
Matthew (sailor) | |
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Gender | Male
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Family | Dave (great-nephew) Jane Read (great-great-niece) Fred (great-great-nephew) Lucy (great-great-niece) Arthur (great-great-great nephew) D.W. (great-great-great niece) Kate (great-great-great niece) |
Job | Sailor
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Cartoon debut | "The Big Dig" (mentioned)
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Matthew was the great-great-great uncle of Arthur, D.W., and Kate, mentioned in "The Big Dig."'
He owned a golden compass that saved his life. It was passed on from generation to generation to Grandpa Dave, who passed it onto Arthur and D.W.
Biography[edit]
He was a sailor who traveled around the world. In the year 1888, a huge storm sunk his boat. Seven men had to survive in a life boat with little food, a checkerboard and a compass. Matthew had an interest in checkers, and he and his shipmates played it in order to pass the time.