[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!
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