Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster — Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant Character Profile

About Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster

Heroic Royal Navy captain, survives a shipwreck and becomes a symbol of naval resilience.

Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Ship command, Survival, Leadership, Morale boosting, Combat

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 8.5/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Denis Lawson

Appears in

Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998)

Role

Supporting

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