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!
I'm pulling full-steam, can't do no more!
We need another tug! Just one more'd do it!
FTFire Tug
Sorry, I can't help! I'm needed in case of fire!
Oh, look out, I'm in TROUBLE!
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!
Thank you, Zebedee! She's under control again!
Zero'll have my boiler for this…
Someone's having a dockside celebration.
Oh, no, if there was a party, I would have been invited.
FFrank
Perhaps they don't need a long-necked highbrow. (he and Eddie laugh)
Very droll. They certainly won't want lowlifes like you there. I say, what's that?
FTFire Tug
Emergency! Emergency! Get them tied off and follow on, Top Hat! Might need all hands!
[VHS version] Yeah, follow on, Top Hat! Fire at the old dock!
[TV version] Yeah, Top Hat, follow on! Fire at the old dock!
I'd love to join you, but these two are in a right state!
Always our fault, eh, Frank?
FFrank
Never 'is, eh, Eddie?
He could take us along. D'like to see a fire.
The only fire you're going to see -- I can tell you this for a fact -- is the one I will set under your tracks if you DON'T GET A MOVE ON!
BFBoth Frank and Eddie
(Sarcastically) Ooooohhh!
FTFire Tug
Just in time, Warrior! Use your fire hose on that barge and the oil yard, quick!
Yes, sir! Right away, sir! I'll do me' best, sir!
There's two things wrong with that order, mister. Warrior don't move fast. His lights may be on but there's no one there.
FTFire Tug
At least he's in there, Zorran.
Hey, the building's on fire now! Oh, I can't seem to stop it! It's- Oh!
(the building explodes)
Just keep flaming water on it Sunshine! Stop the spread! Stop the spread!
(the oil tanks then starts exploding)
Warrior, get out of there! It's going to blow!
I can control it, sir! Don't worry!
(he spectates the explosions with surprise.)
Wow!
(One explosion sends a piece of debris into Warrior's face!)
Ooh! That bit hit me!
FTFire Tug
Move back Warrior! Move back!
No sir, I've gotta look after Puffa. He's a mighty valuable and good friend. Got to look after you're friends you know.
FTFire Tug
Okay, Warrior. Here Zorran, give me a hand with this fire barge. We got to try and save that tramper.
Huh. Can't see this barge doing much good mister. Ha. But, you're in charge.
Go on Zorran. Show them who's a real hero.
(The dockyard fire has gone down, successfully contained, but Kraka-Toa has been completely destroyed by her payload. Her hull and decks obliterated, she capsizes with a last, dull blast from her smokestack.)
Phew… just look at the state of the dockside!
FTFire Tug
Yeah, but that's nothing compared with what could have happened. If Sunshine and Warrior hadn't contained the fire, it could've easily spread to the city. Well done, all of ya'.
(is now on the scene, just seconds late to contribute.) Oh, dear. Seems I'm too late to save the day. What a pity!
Heh. Well, well, well! Get a drift of that, will you, lads?! Top Hat, all dressed up and nowhere to go! (He laughs mockingly, alongside Zak and Zebedee.)
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