The term 'Captain of the Golden Hind' refers to the English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake. He was given the title of Captain of the Golden Hind in 1577, when he was commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I to lead an expedition around the world. Drake is best known for his circumnavigation of the globe, which was the first to be completed by an Englishman. He also made a significant contribution to the English navy, helping to defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588. The five-letter answer to the crossword puzzle is DRAKE.