captain

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The captain would get paid $26,000 a month, around twice as much as for more routine journeys.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"I'm so happy to be back," he told his former captain Kerr, whom he met at the Fans' Museum, where photos of Gregoire hang on the wall.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Bennett, a former club captain who was made an MBE for his anti-racism work, acknowledges the debt he owes Gregoire.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"He is the best T20 opener in the world. India have to pick him," former England captain Michael Vaughan posted on X on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The captain had no idea who was allowed to know about his cargo.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin