1.   The captain was just a scapegoat.

2.   The captain was true to his word.

3.   The captain was not willing to risk taking his ship through the straits in such bad weather.

4.   The captain was on the deck of the launch, steadying the boat for the pilot.

5.   The captain is responsible for everything that happens to his ship in the course of a voyage.

6.   From this the captain was able to piece together all the information that had come to light.

7.   In those days captains of industry were not ashamed to live close to the source of their wealth.

8.   Teacher, pupils and parents now know who their captain is.

9.   And the captain is such a charming man.