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Originally, Captains were granted the power so in case one of the crew members died & were buried at sea they can preside over it. This grant also allows them to marry people.
Now, they can only marry people if they are a registered Justice of the Peace.
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Why did Captain Smith get blamed for the crash?
He was the captain and captains guide the ships.
Where and when did Captain Arthur Phillip marry Elizabeth Breach?
Captain Arthur Phillip did not marry Elizabeth Breach. This was his mother's maiden name.
Who captained the 11 ships in the first fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip and Captain John Hunter were the two captains in the First Fleet. However, each of the ships had its own skipper, who was not known as "Captain".
Is Captain Cook a real cook?
Captain Cook was a ships' captain, not a cook.
Where is the Foundation For The Preservation Of Captain Cooks Ships in Newport Rhode Island located?
The address of the Foundation For The Preservation Of Captain Cooks Ships is: Box 1492, Newport, RI 02840-0996
What did the captain's disheveled physical state indicate about his state of mind?
That people on ships were dumb
Who perfoms marriages?
More than 1 kind of person: 1. Rabbi 2. Minister 3. Priest 4. Justice of the Peace 5. Captains of Ships
Who or what is the ships husband?
The Captain can be referred to as a ships "husband"
Can the pilot of the airplane marry people over international waters.?
No. Only a ship captain can.
Did captain Edward smith have a record of crashing ships?
captain edward smith has no record of crashing some ships in titanic to crash those ships
Why did Captain Smith get blamed for the crash?
He was the captain and captains guide the ships.
Who takes ships into and out of port?
a captain
How many ships had Captain Edward John Smith been captain of?
10.
Where and when did Captain Arthur Phillip marry Elizabeth Breach?
Captain Arthur Phillip did not marry Elizabeth Breach. This was his mother's maiden name.
What is another name for a ships captain?
Skipper
What is a captain of a ships journal called?
logbook
Who captained the 11 ships in the first fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip and Captain John Hunter were the two captains in the First Fleet. However, each of the ships had its own skipper, who was not known as "Captain".
