Journey to the Center of the Earth · Character
Captain of the Valkyria
The commander of the Danish schooner that transports the explorers to Iceland.
minor
Also known as the captain, The captain
First appearance: IX: Iceland! But What Next?
Captain of the Valkyria shows up with force in VIII: Serious Preparations for Vertical Descent. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Captain Bjarne of the schooner Valkyria; charges double fares due to the Professor's enthusiasm.
Captain of the Valkyria first appears in 0008 ix iceland but what next.
In VIII: Serious Preparations for Vertical Descent: Captain Bjarne of the schooner Valkyria; charges double fares due to the Professor's enthusiasm.
Later, in IX: Iceland! But What Next?: Captain Bjarne commands the schooner; provides passage and information about the voyage.
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