San Demetrio London (1943)
Caven Watson: Tugboat Captain
Quotes
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Tugboat Captain : [hailing San Demetrio approaching the Clyde] I'd like to know how they expect me to tow a ship your size.
Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : Who the hell's asking you to?
2nd. Officer Hawkins : We can manage alright as we are.
Tugboat Captain : Spoken like a sailor. But it'll take y'a long time.
Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : How many knots can you make?
Tugboat Captain : Nine.
Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : I can make twelve.
[Grins at 2nd Officer and flicks emphatic V-sign at Tugboat Captain]