Star Trek: 10 Secrets Of The Original Enterprise You Need To Know
9. The Enterprise Had Two Captains Before Kirk Took Command
By now, even casual fans know that Christopher Pike was in command of the Enterprise before Kirk. But, did you know there was another officer in command before Pike?
Captain Robert April was the first captain of the Enterprise. He commanded the ship for a full five years before Christopher Pike took charge. April even oversaw the construction of the Enterprise at the San Francisco shipyards.
Pike served as April’s first officer most of this time. But, April had another famous first officer while onboard the Enterprise. More on that individual later in this list.