Captain Star quotes from Tugs

Aha! This looks like what I'm after: Engineering parts.

Captain Star

[narrating] Unseen, unheard, the dark stranger hitched on Ten Cents' barge and slipped silently into the mist. Zip and Zug were in for a surprise the very next morning.

Captain Star

What's going on out there?

Oh, er- Captain Star, sir- Uh- Ten Cents didn't deliver our barge last night!

I did! You know I did!

You did not! It's not there! It's not- It's not there!

Captain Star

Alright, that's enough! I've already had a complaint from the clients. On your way now.

Er- Right, sir!

Have a nice day, Ten Cents!

Captain Star

I don't expect slip-ups like this from you, Ten Cents. The owners claim their barge is missing, never delivered.

That's not true, sir. It was my last tow of the day. It was!

Captain Star

Ten Cents, I have to take the client's word.

Sir, please, at least let me-

Captain Star

No. I'm putting you on dredger detail, with Scuttlebutt Pete.

Aw, no, sir! Not that! There's-

Captain Star

Ten Cents? GO.

I say, what's this all about? Star Fleet and Z Fleet together? Whatever next?

We're wasting time!

Captain Star

Silence!

Ten Cents' barge's the only ones gone…

Yeah, bet he knows what it’s about!

Him stealing barges. That’s what!

Cut that out about Ten Cents!

Yeah! Watch it, see?

Just careful what you say!

Captain Star

I said silence! Captain Zero and me have had a meeting. Missing barges is serious, we’re going to get to the bottom of it, understand? Captain Zero…

I know of a scheme to catch this Pirate…

Ha! I expect he knows several.

Aye, Set a crook to catch a crook!

What are you suggesting?!?

Captain Star

Quiet! We've decided to Set a trap.

Certain Barges are being rigged with flares that will Trigger off if the barge is even touched! Never mind Stolen.

Captain Star

There's an emergency! Lillie Lightship is sinking!

The Captain is correct! She is sinking! The Zeros can't help, so adjust yourselves to the problem, and get organised, okay?!

Captain Star

That's it. You'll have to forget the festivities for a while.

I say, this is an outrage!

Captain Star

This is an emergency job!

I see…

Captain Star

[narrating] When night time came, O.J. gathered all the other Star tugs around him outside Lucky's Yard. None of them really knew what was going on.

O.J.

Alright, Lillie, do your bit!

[switches light on] Hello, boys! They repaired me in record time so I could see the Regatta. [gasp] You all look splendid!

Aw, thank you!

So do you!

Oi, it's Grampus! And he's got the Star flag!

Grampus

They didn't blow me up today! The Navy sold me to Captain Star, so I'm one of you now!

Captain Star

[narrating] Johnny Cuba had dropped anchor, waiting 'til he wasn't seen.

Nobody in sight. That's what I like. Time to slip in closer to port and, er…. heh, heh, meet my Business Pals…

Captain Star

[narrating] But Johnny Cuba's idea of a business pal was, like himself, a Gangster.

Ahoy there! Hove to! Customs inspection! You are within port limits! I'm coming aboard! Hey! Watch out! What're you doing?! Careful! Car- Ow! [roughly pushed onto nearby rocks] Aargh!

Ha Ha, Sorry, mate! The wind must've blown me off course! [cackling]

I don't like it 'ere. It's out of bounds to shipping…

Too bad. Now I need Coal, right away! And be quick about it or I'll break yer stack!

You mean steal it?!

Did I say steal? Just get it when nobody's looking!

Yes sir… Right away, sir…

And DON'T try anything fancy! Or you'll find yourself at the bottom of the harbour with cement in your hold! [cackles]

Captain Star

[narrating] Zebedee was now in a terrible situation. Johnny Cuba would sink him if he didn't help him. And because of something that happened years ago between those two, he knew Captain Zero would sink him if he did. So, he couldn't go and tell the Captain, could he? While Zebedee was trying to work this out, he saw the two Star switchers out in the bay struggling with Scuttlebutt Pete.

Come on, you two! Get sorted out or you won't get me home before the storm breaks!

I cannot hold ya, man!

We're doing our best!

Do better than that! You've got to!

I can't, the wind's too strong!

What're we gonna do?!

If only I could fix one more line! Oi! Zebedee! Give us a hand!

Sorry, can't stop! Important job to do.

Just hold him steady while I get another line aboard, that's all!

Why should I?

Well, 'cos we're in trouble, that's why!

And you owe us one for the barge!

Alright, just this once, but don't tell Captain Zero!

That's it… Thanks, Zebedee.

Aye, that's just what we needed.

And not a word, Scuttlebutt!

Me?! I never gossip! Never!

That'll be the day. If Captain Zero knows I helped Star tugs, I'm Rust!

Captain Star

Docking a liner can be a hazardous business for tugs, especially with cross currents and the danger of this high wind. Usually the liner can assist, but the Princess Alice couldn't do much due to the damage to her rudder. With all their expertise and experience, the Star Tug team were finding her very difficult to keep under their control…

What's happening back there? Come on, Stars!

She's not responding, Hercules! The wind's too strong!

I can't hold on much longer!

Full power, everybody!

I'm pulling full-steam, can't do no more!

O.J.

We need another tug! Just one more'd do it!

Sorry, I can't help! I'm needed in case of fire!

O.J.

Come on, lads, hold it!

Oh, look out, I'm in TROUBLE!

O.J.

Come on, somebody!

We're losing it! We'll be crushed between ship and quayside!

This is two you owe me, switchers!

Zebedee! Aw, thanks, just in time! You're a lifesaver!

O.J.

Thank you, Zebedee! She's under control again!

Got her, O.J.!

Aw hey, thanks, Zebedee.

Zero'll have my boiler for this…

[Clears Throat] Hello, Mr Cuba sir.

Well well well it's Zebee back again. Keep doing as Johhny Cuba Tells ya, and you'll come to no harm, ya with me?

Yes Mr Cuba, the winds stopping-

Right, there's a few other little things I want you to do for me before we go. Now listen, this is what I Wan-

Oh! Oh! Uh, it's Hercules!

Hello, what's going on here? Oh, yes, Zebedee! And where are you taking our friend, the well-known Johnny Cuba, eh?

Oh. Well- I-

What's it to you, Star?

We know you, Johnny Cuba. Up to no good. We'll hand him over to the authorities, Zebedee, they may like to have a word with him.

No, ya don't! [fires up his engine]

Wait a minute!

Captain Star

[narrating] The gangster tried to back out, but collided with Zebedee.

You're not going anywhere!

Captain Star

[narrating] Just to make sure, Zebedee rammed into Johnny Cuba, trapping him against the quayside.

Well done, Zebedee, m'dear! Come on, let's take him in.

I'll break your stack for this one! THEY CAN'T HOLD JOHNNY CUBA!

Captain Star

[narrating] The authorities did hold Johnny Cuba, and gave official thanks to Zebedee and Hercules.

Look who's here! The Z-Stacks' hero!

Hiya, Zebedee! Congratulations.

Yeah… Not bad, was it?

You were great.

Captain Zero's over the moon now Johnny Cuba can't get at him.

Yeah. Thanks for helping us with Scuttlebutt Pete.

Just forget about that, will you? Captain Zero wouldn't be pleased to hear about that….

[in a slightly sarcastic manner] Oh dear…

Yeah, nor Zorran neither.

We won't tell, don't you worry, kidda.

You'd better not, I've had enough troubles today…. Well, I'll see you fellas, eh?

Oh, Zebedee… If you ever think of leaving the Z-Stacks…

What? You crazy? Today was today, okay?!

Oh. Yeah, well… Just a thought.

Yeah? Well you think too much…

Captain Star

After that day, things continued much as they were. But Zebedee showed that everyone must have a good streak in them somewhere. Even Z-Stacks!

You know, it never fails to amaze me. Every day, I see something new. Today it's the sight of a floating sack of coal, no less! [laughing]

If you'd been shifting coal, you'd be dirty!

(sniffing Big Mac for a second) Well, at least you don't smell, that's something. (Laughs mockingly with the others)

Look here, Top Hat-!

Course he don't smell, Top Hat. Coal don't have a smell!

I know it doesn't, Warrior, but he could get a hose down before coming to join us. We Star Tugs have a reputation to keep up! Even you, Warrior, after a day in the garbage yards, don't look too scruffy!

All you worry about is keeping that piece of glass on your eye clean!

Not only my monocle, all of me!

'Cause you always get out of nasty jobs, don't ye?

Captain Star

Alright, alright, cut the backchat! Ah- At least one Star Tug's already been working.

Ha! Well, we can see that!

Captain Star

Yeah, that's enough, Top Hat! You go and stretch your neck with car ferry duties, then take the garbage barge to the city dump.

That'll be nice for ya!

Garbage? Me? Do I have to put up with this?

I have to put up with you, Top Hat.

Yeah.

Captain Star

Top Hat, why do I always have an argument with you? Now move out, come on.

Yes sir. Of course. I'm so sorry.

Bye, Top Hat.

But I don't see why-

Get on with it!

Oh well, here goes. (Breathes in) Really?! Some people are so tiresome…

(laughs shortly) Y'know, to be fair to him, he does work as hard as we do, really.

O.J.

We know. It's just his attitude gets too much sometimes.

Go into reverse if you please, it's MY Water. [A Passenger Train crosses the bridge pulling two carriages]

I repeat, it is MY WATER!

We're Heavier!

My load is WIDER!

You've 5 Seconds to back up!

What, Well, so have YOU then…

Right, 5!

He means it, Top Hat!

I am coming through, 4!

So am I, 3!

We'll see! 2!

1! Get to the bridge fast, Zeb, and you’ve got him!

Watch my wake! That Star's met his match!

Captain Star

[narrating] Both Zebedee and Top Hat put on full power and surged forwards towards each other and the bridge.

Top Hat, look at his load!

He's going to hit! Hold on, I'm going into reverse!

He's backin' up! Didn't I tell you, Zak?

Didn't even make a fight of it! (laughs, but stops) Oh no…. I see why now; the bridge! Zeb! REVERSE ENGINES! QUICK!!!

Oh no! I- I can't stop! Ooooh, no! …help!

That's real Zero thinking, dummy.

I s'pose Zak an' I'd better go and get some help…

(hears an engine's whistle) That’s a mail train, isn't it? Oh dear, the bridge! It's… It's… Wait a minute! I've got it! If I can get that steel rig under the bridge; maybe it'll hold while the train gets across. It's worth a try.

Don't waste time cutting me free. Take me with you.

You'll take that risk, Stinker?

Of course I will, it's only rubbish.

Captain Star

[narrating] Top Hat's idea was to try and prop up the bridge, if he could get the steel rig into place before the train got there. It was signalled through, so there was no way anybody could stop it.

[Straining] Pull!!!

Captain Star

[narrating] The bridge was weakened by the accident. Top Hat could only hope his idea would work. There was no way of warning the train!

Captain Star

[narrating] To run a fleet of tugs, you have to prepared to take on any job. One of the most difficult and dangerous was handling the big Naval Munition Ships. On this day, I remember Hercules had towed the naval tramper, Kraka-Toa, in from the base up the coast. Usually, a familiar and safe routine, but it had been a rough journey, real rough. And as if that wasn’t enough, he had to suffer Bluenose; the officious naval tug.

Attention! Attention! You! Hercules!

'Attention' nothing. I'm finished here, old darling. Moving out.

Oh, no you don't! Not til' I check things out!

Check all you like, sweetheart. I'm needed elsewhere.

You're under Navy jurisdiction! Obey orders, and wait til I've made my inspection!

I am under jurisdiction; Captain Star's. A little wakewasher like you doesn't tell me what to do!

Aha! We'll see about that, laddie! Hercules, here! Wait! Stay right where you are! That is an order!

Toodle-oo!

Upstart civilian! I'll get you in a Naval convoy one day and I'll teach you a lesson or two! And then you'll know what orders are all about!

Emergency! Emergency! Clear the area immediately!

STAY STILL, AND OBEY ORDERS!

O.J.

Move out! Move out! Save yourselves! Ten Cents, cut your barge rope, and pull free.

My barge is clear, but Bluenose is blocking the way!

I know what to do. Stay still, and don't panic!

Oh, come on, Bluenose, cast off, let's get outta here!

I can't! I CAN'T! (A big explosion comes dangerously close.) I CAN'T!

Try harder! Go on!

My engine's cut out!

O.J.! His engine's out! I'm going in to help!

Don't be a fool, Ten Cents! Get out of there!

O.J.

He's right! Move!

He's got himself into this! Leave him!

O.J.

It's too dangerous, Ten Cents!

You're coming with me, Bluenose!

Keep going, Ten Cents! Keep going! The tramper's on fire! It'll blow any second!

(Ten Cents starts pulling Bluenose away.) Don't you move me! I've got my--hic! My orders, and my orders say I am loading fuel there!

You can load all you want after I get you out of here. Hey, O.J.! What should I do with him?

O.J.

Put him at the back, out the way, we don't want any more of his orders.

Oi! This is a mutiny! Take me back immediately! Obey orders! Obey orders! Orders is orders!

Oh no! Big Mickey's dock is going up!

O.J

Move out, everyone! He's going over!

Stay where you are! I'll jib clear!

Just hope Mickey gets it right, otherwise he'll sink us all!

BIG MICKEY!

Ahh, he's done it. He's falling sideways.

HELP!

Captain Star

[narrating (TV version only)] And lying in shallow water saved Big Mickey from both fire and explosion.

That was too close for comfort!

O.J

It took real skill to make that move.

He saved us all for sure… but the fire's getting out of control!

O.J

They'll have heard the siren for sure. The Fire Tug'll reach us any minute. Just wish he were here now….

Fire Tug won't be much good… LOOK AT THAT TRAMPER!