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Old 16-May-2006, 23:50
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When referring to the 'captain' of a ship, should it be capitalised or not?
In other words, Captain or captain?
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Default Re: Military titles

If used with a name, yes- Captain Cook
If used to refer to the job, no- the captain of a ship must...
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