# Captain Bennett — Five Weeks in a Balloon character guide

> Captain Bennett in Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bennet, Captain Bennet

**First appearance:** 0002-iii

## Who they are

A captain who assists the explorers at the start of their journey.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_weeks_in_a_balloon_se/chapters/ii)

Commander of the transport-ship Resolute, placed at the disposal of the expedition by the British Government.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_weeks_in_a_balloon_se/chapters/viii)

Amiable commander of the Resolute, interested in the doctor's expedition and present at the farewell dinner.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_weeks_in_a_balloon_se/chapters/ix)

Engages in a technical discussion with Dr. Ferguson about the challenges of balloon navigation and the need for a means to ascend and descend without losing gas.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/five_weeks_in_a_balloon_se/chapters/xi)

Commands the Resolute, assists in preparations and witnesses the departure.

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