William Burrows

William Burrows was a 19th century Human man. He was an officer in the United States Navy and the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise (1799 schooner) (schooner).

History
In 1813, Lieutenant Burrows was recorded as having said, "The colors must never be struck", meaning that surrender was an option only after every other alternative had been considered.

Legacy
In 2267, Spock quoted Burrows's statement to James T. Kirk during a dire situation.