Eärnil

(Q. 'friend of Sea')

(III 736 – III 936; ruled since III 913)

Dúnadan, son of Tarciryan and nephew of the childless King Tarannon Falastur. He succeeded his uncle as 13th King of Gondor and 2nd of the four Ship-Kings. He repaired Pelargir, captured Umbar by sea and land from the BlackNúmenoreans, but was lost in a storm off its coast. He was succeeded by his son Ciryandil.