According to historical records, the Harvey incident was a true historical event. In 1804, the French explorer, Albert Reese Halvey, led a fleet to explore the New World, including a flagship, the Halvey. During the voyage, they encountered a storm and the flagship, the Harvey, was washed away by the waves. The crew on the ship were in trouble. The French government sent a fleet to rescue the ship and successfully retrieved it back to France. This incident became a milestone for French explorers and ocean exploration. It was also one of the most famous pirate attacks in world history. Therefore, we can be sure that the article "Captain" was written based on historical facts and not based on Hugo's own imagination or fictional stories.