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The Captain

Captain of the Demeter, the ship that brings Dracula to England.

minor

Also known as the captain, the Captain

First appearance: VII

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Captain of the Demeter; writes the log and is found dead lashed to the wheel.
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IHImmanuel Hilde…MHMina HarkerJHJonathan HarkerAVAbraham Van He…CDCount DraculaTCThe Captain

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