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Know Your Famous Captains

If you’re out on the water, be it on a row boat or high-powered speed boat, every crew needs a leader. At sea, that leader is called Captain, a position that deserves respect! Not surprisingly, history (and pop culture) is filled with famous captains who have distinguished themselves in a variety of ways. Take our quiz below and see if you can make waves with your knowledge!
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This mustachioed sailor sports a bright blue uniform as he sails the high seas in search of a tasty, crispy breakfast, often battling nasty pirates and the bumbling "Soggies." Name that captain!
Captain Caveman
Captain America
Cap’n Crunch
Captain Jack Sparrow
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This villainous pirate has never lost track of time as he sails the Jolly Roger across the seas in search of his adversary, Peter. This captain refuses to let Peter off of the hook. Name that captain!
Captain America
Captain Hook
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Ahab
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This obsessive Quaker allows his extreme desire for revenge to get the best of him. This sailor would never enjoy watching the movie “Free Willy.” Name that captain!
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Kirk
Captain Planet
Captain Ahab
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This experienced acrobat has a sense of patriotism unlike any figure of his time. Fighting off all harm and danger with his boomerang-like shield, this captain is a tough adversary for any enemy. Name that captain!
Captain America
Captain Kirk
Captain Nemo
Captain Kangaroo
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This new millennial captain spends his time traveling the Seven Seas of the world on his beloved Black Pearl. Using his wit, rather than force, this sailor prefers to fight opponents only when it is necessary. Name that captain!
Captain John Smith
Captain Hook
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Morgan
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This explorer, known as the “Admiral of New England,” played a vital role in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America. Name that captain!
Captain John Smith
Captain Kirk
Captain Planet
Captain Nemo
7 of 10
This silver-haired, affable cruise ship skipper is impeccably dressed in his crisp, white uniform as he and his crew set sail each week with a boatload of lovesick passengers. Name that Captain!
Captain Marko Ramius
Captain Caveman
Captain Disco
Captain Stubing
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This “brave and sure” sailor worked in Hawaii taking tourists onto his tiny ship called the S.S. Minnow for three-hour tours, until a fateful trip with five passengers resulted in the group getting stranded on an uncharted desert isle. Name that captain!
Captain Sully
The Skipper
The Scrubber
Captain Ron
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This strong-willed captain with an eye for the stars is on a seemingly never-ending mission through what he calls the “final frontier.” Along with his diverse crew aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, this stellar sailor battles Klingons while trying to employ the Prime Directive for each encounter with a new culture.
Captain Kirk
Captain Cosmo
Captain Sully
Captain Marko Ramius
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This blond-haired captain was a morning person if ever there was one, and he was greeted daily by someone shouting, “Good morning, Captain!” Easily recognizable by his bright red blazer with oversized pockets, this captain’s “crew” included Mister Green Jeans, Mister Moose and Bunny Rabbit. Name that captain!
Captain Lou Albano
Captain Morgan
Captain Han Solo
Captain Kangaroo
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