So the captain closed his eyes and attempted to clear his mind, trying not to be distracted by the concerned people around him.

But instead each captain was attempting to retreat back into the nebula.

The captain attempted to keep the aircraft level with the result that it landed heavily.

The captain was apparently aware of this fact, and attempted another line of inquiry.

The captain stopped and waited a beat, clearly attempting to rein in his emotions.

The captain attempted a small smile, but it did not touch his eyes.

The captain spoke carefully, but did not attempt to conceal his feelings about the unnecessary deaths.

The captain attempted to beach her but was unsuccessful in reaching the island as the engines failed with the ship about three miles offshore.

Although the captain returned to the helm and attempted to beach her, the America ran aground on a second reef.

The captain and others attempt to rescue the victims but it is too late.