Famous Captain is a term that refers to three iconic captains from popular culture. The first is James T. KIRK, the captain of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise. The second is William Kidd, a Scottish sailor who was a privateer for England and later became a pirate. The third is Captain Queeg, the captain of the USS Caine in the novel The Caine Mutiny by Herman Wouk. All three of these captains are remembered for their bravery and leadership.