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Benjamin Briggs
Also known as:
Race:	Human
Home Planet:	Earth
Home Era:	19th century
Appearances:	DW: The Chase
Actor:	David Blake Kelly

Benjamin Briggs was captain of the Mary Celeste. When the Daleks arrived on board the ship in search of the Doctor's TARDIS, Briggs jumped overboard rather than face them. (DW: The Chase)

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