Vander Decken

Vander Decken was the first captain of the "Flying Dutchman".

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Personality
According to legend, Vander Decken went deranged one night and murdered his own crew, defying even heaven itself, and incurring the wrath of God.

Abilities and Powers
During his life Vander Decken managed to develop a fearsome reputation and eventually his legend spread around the world. According to legend, Vander Decken was cursed. However, Pappug did state that legends tend to exaggerate so the legend of Vander Decken isn't entirely credible.

History
According to legend, on a stormy day hundreds of years ago, Vander Decken suddenly became deranged and began killing off his crew mates by throwing them off the ship. He then invoked the wrath of God by defying him. As a punishment, he and his ship were forced to wander the seas forever. However, though it was clear that Decken was mad, as legends tend to exaggerate, several points are debatable.

Vander Decken came to the ocean floor to search for a legendary mermaid princess who would have the power to command Sea Kings. Unfortunately, he never achieved his goal. He ultimately died on Fishman Island and the knowledge of the mermaid princess of legend was passed down to his descendants, who have been piloting the Flying Dutchman ever since. The current captain is his eighth generation grandson, Vander Decken IX.

Trivia

 * In maritime folklore, Vander Decken's full name was Hendrik van der Decken. Whether this character shares the same name as his folklore counterpart is currently unknown although it does not appear to be the case.