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(Noticeably sarcastically) Cor, Well, I dunno what we'd have done without your help.
Well… somebody had to flush them out, so, uh… we did.
We never really thought you stole the barges.
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Oh no? Could've fooled me.
Weren't you just a little bit scared?
No… Nothing scares us, does it Zip? [he begins reversing, but Zip suddenly realises what's behind them]
Forward, Zug! Forward! The BARGE!!! [Zug hits the rigged barge, causing the flares to go off. The two tugs are startled and run off screaming]
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Ah, well, that's it, Lillie. Now you can show us the way home.
What would we do without you, eh?
Nice to be appreciated, boys. You'll be in the Regatta parade I suppose. I never see any of it from out here.
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Pity, that…. We'll stick a light and foghorn on Sunshine and anchor him 'ere, so you can.
Hey, do you mind? I'm in the parade too, you know!
Ahoy there! Ahoy! You there!
What do you want? We can't stop, I'm afraid, this load's urgent.
I quite understand, old man, but we are looking for one of our submarines. He is called; Grampus.
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I ain't seen him since we left Lucky's Yard. He saved Lillie Lightship from sinking, so he's probably taking a well-deserved break somewhere.
Aha, that may be so, but he is one of ours, you know. He is not a civilian plaything!
Okay, Bluenose, that's enough. We haven't seen him so make wake, okay? My work's important.
Oh, your work's important! Pahaha! What you need, laddie, is a lesson in Naval discipline! (Grampus arrives) Aha, what has we here- What- [Grampus Squirts water in Bluenose's face] ooohh, What the-?!
They're going to blow me up, today.
What?! But he's been a hero out there with Lillie and you lot are going to blow him up?! That's some kind of thanks.
Ah, you civilian lot may not understand this, but us Naval types know when we are past it. Instead of rotting in some breaker's yard, we volunteer us for gunnery practice! Targets, you know!
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But that's not fair! He's still a useful submarine, he does lots of things for us!
For you, maybe! For us, he's old and out of date! Now I can't stand around here jawing with you all day, my work's important. Big Mac will understand that, won't you, sir?
[Big Mac grunts]
Come on, Grampus! Back to base! Target practice at 1400 hours!
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Grampus! Grampus, don't go! Dive and hide!
It's no use… They'd catch up with me again somewhere. Thanks for all the fun we've had together. Bye, Ten Cents. Bye!
Listen, we can't let this happen. I'll handle the barges, you go off and find O.J., tell him about Grampus. He'll know what to do… We'll save our mate Grampus if it's the last thing we do!
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Right, Big Mac!
Well Grampus, you've been a very good submarine. Haha, we're all sad to see you go. But as you know; the Navy's got no further use for such a small vessel.
Proud to have been of service, sir. Thank you. Now, if you don't mind, I'd like to time to think.
Hahaha, very well, and good luck, laddie.
(squirts one last salute of water as Bluenose leaves him) If the modern Navy's gonna' be like him, I'd be better off down with the fishes.
NDNavy Destroyer
[TV version only] All guns ready for target practice! Stand by to fire at white flags!
What th-? Why are they parading out here? They're gonna' be in the line of fire! STAY CLEAR!
NDNavy Destroyer
[TV version only] Ahoy, Tugs! Clear the area! Keep clear!
It's the destroyer, warning us we're in the danger zone!
What, do you mean? And get a direct hit? No, thank you very much! THEY'RE GOING TO OPEN FIRE!
NDNavy Destroyer
[TV version only] KEEP CLEAR!
Keep going, Top Hat! The more of us here, the safer we are!
Get clear! They're about to start firing!
Grampus, just do as I say. Give him a line, Ten Cents!
TCTen Cents
Alright, O.J.!
Big Mac'll leave the barge in your place. Let's hope all they see from that distance, is the target flags. Right! Keep moving!
The Navy's not going to like this! Just leave me here, or you'll all get into trouble! Please… Don't do it!
Hello, hello, hello! What's all this then? What's going on?
Clear off, Zorran. It's our business.
No, it's not! Deal's a deal! Ten Cents said he'd let us in on it!
You lot are up to something! And anyway, you owe us for two barges of timber. Move aside, Top Hat, and let me see.
Mind your own business, Zorran!
I am. This is my business, I'm looking for my timber!
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Well, it isn't here! Just back off and leave us alone. All we've got 'ere is our float for the show.
[spots Grampus and laughs maliciously] Some float! Stealing government property, eh? Nice little number, boys, very nice. That's the 3rd crime to report. Captain Zero'll tell the Navy-
Move it, Zorran! Old boy.
Er, only a game, you understand, Hercules….
I know all about your games, Zorran. Beat it! And take your driftwood with you.
Oh, I'm going to. You'll hear about it from the Navy! Don't worry.
Yes, I'm off as well…. I wasted far too much time already!
Alright, m'dears, I don't think I'll wait around for answers. I want to be in the show, today, too! You can tell me all later. Now, where's Warrior got to…?
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!
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]
[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!
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We're doing our best!
Do better than that! You've got to!
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I can't, the wind's too strong!
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If only I could fix one more line! Oi! Zebedee! Give us a hand!
Sorry, can't stop! Important job to do.
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Just hold him steady while I get another line aboard, that's all!
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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!
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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!
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!
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I can't hold on much longer!
I'm pulling full-steam, can't do no more!
We need another tug! Just one more'd do it!
Sorry, I can't help! I'm needed in case of fire!
Oh, look out, I'm in TROUBLE!
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We're losing it! We'll be crushed between ship and quayside!
This is two you owe me, switchers!
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Zebedee! Aw, thanks, just in time! You're a lifesaver!
Thank you, Zebedee! She's under control again!
Zero'll have my boiler for this…
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Look who's here! The Z-Stacks' hero!
Hiya, Zebedee! Congratulations.
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You were great.
Captain Zero's over the moon now Johnny Cuba can't get at him.
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Yeah. Thanks for helping us with Scuttlebutt Pete.
Just forget about that, will you? Captain Zero wouldn't be pleased to hear about that….
TCTen Cents and Sunshine
[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?
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Oh, Zebedee… If you ever think of leaving the Z-Stacks…
What? You crazy? Today was today, okay?!
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Oh. Yeah, well… Just a thought.
Yeah? Well you think too much…
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!
(The munitions fire has started, thanks to Bluenose bumping Zorran's barge to move it out of the way.)
BMBig Mickey
Emergency! Emergency! Clear the area immediately!
STAY STILL, AND OBEY ORDERS!
(The munitions begin to explode.)
Move out! Move out! Save yourselves! Ten Cents, cut your barge rope, and pull free.
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My barge is clear, but Bluenose is blocking the way!
I know what to do. Stay still, and don't panic!
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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!
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Try harder! Go on!
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O.J.! His engine's out! I'm going in to help!
Don't be a fool, Ten Cents! Get out of there!
He's got himself into this! Leave him!
It's too dangerous, Ten Cents!
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You're coming with me, Bluenose!
BMBig Mickey
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!
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You can load all you want after I get you out of here. Hey, O.J.! What should I do with him?
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!
(Not seconds after Ten Cents has moved Bluenose, alarm klaxons start to blare in response to the fire. Worse yet, Big Mickey's dock erupts in flames, beginning to come apart.)
Oh no! Big Mickey's dock is going up!
Move out, everyone! He's going over!
BMBig Mickey
Stay where you are! I'll jib clear!
Just hope Mickey gets it right, otherwise he'll sink us all!
(More explosions occur.)
(Mickey keels over as the dock beneath him collapses.)
Ahh, he's done it. He's falling sideways.
(Mickey tumbles into the water with a huge splash, and sinks underneath.)
[narrating (TV version only)] And lying in shallow water saved Big Mickey from both fire and explosion.
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That was too close for comfort!
It took real skill to make that move.
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He saved us all for sure… but the fire's getting out of control!
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!
(Kraka-Toa has caught fire, and is starting to be blown apart by her load.)
The Aft hold has blown, now the fire will really spread.
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I feel so helpless…
Cor! They were really big explosions!?
There's more to come yet! Just you wait, she was nearly fully loaded before that Naval twit arrived. What's on board'll rip her apart.
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Isn't there anything we can do?
Like what, dummy? Anyway, you've done your bit. Just sit back and watch.
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But it's spreading! And that means Puffa, the dockside will go up!
You're right Ten Cents. Come on everyone, shout and warn Puffa!
(The tugs shouts to Puffa to go on and he does just missing an explosion, however as Puffa makes it out, a small warehouse explodes)
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Oh, look over there!
(the fire hits the Star Line petrol barge and catches fire)
That's all we needed! The petrol's caught fire!
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And that tank's fully loaded! I must try and get it out to sea!
Don't do it, stay back! If that blows, it'll take you with it!
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