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FPS 25

The man's mad.

Thank you. Thank you, sir.

She's a bit lively on the rudder.

You have to watch the counter-wheel on the turns.

Engine room, thank you very much.

You can take her down to your normal cruising speed now.

Aye-aye, sir.

Handles very nicely. Yes, thank you, sir.

We'll be going home. You can take a fix.

Oh, right, sir.

28 years I've been at sea,

and never, ever had a day like this one!

Oh, er...

There you are, sir.

Well, sir, you...er...

You certainly kept us busy today, sir.

Yes. Thank you very much. Now I know what she can do in evasive action.

Yes, sir. That's right, sir.

She's good ship.

You couldn't expect her to do any more and still be called a tug.

And a beautiful engine, chief.

You've every right to be proud of her.

Right you are, sir.

By the way, check your bilge pump, will you?

I think you'll find something wrong there.

Aye--

Aye-aye, sir.

Bo'sun! Aye, sir?

How does it behave?

Sir, it's terrible. It's a proper witch. You never know what it's going to do.

Put it on the top of your list for a complete overhaul.

List, sir?

Yes. Haven't you a note book with a list of things to be done?

No, sir.

My bo'suns always have a note book and a list.

Get one, Baker. We'll charge it to petty cash.

Aye-aye, sir.

I'm not quite as particular as Captain Van Dam,

but I do want everything on this ship operational at all times.

Aye-aye, sir. I'll get that note book as soon as we get ashore.

She's a nice little ship, isn't she?

We were doing better than 16 knots some of the time.

Very nice, indeed.

Sir, I'm...

I...I'd just like to say that...

Yes?

Well, I'd just like to say that I'm...very glad to be serving under you.

Weaver, do you sing?

Sing? No, I don't, sir.

Good. I think we'll get along fine.

Hello. Oh, hello.

I...er...just came by to return this.

Who is it? David!

Yes, he's got your pipe.

My pipe? We've got enough of everything, haven't we?

Of course. Come in, we're having a party!

What's the occasi�n?

You suspect something, don't you? Tell him.

We are going to be married.

Well, that's wonderful.

I wish you both all the happiness in the worid. You're a lucky man.

I'm a lucky man. Go on, kiss the bride.

Go on! You're going to be the best man, kiss her!

He's shy. Go on, kiss him.

There, that's a very good best-man kiss.

Now, you watch me give my girl a first-class husband kiss.

David, now ring up headquarters, tell them where you are.

I'll open the wine, then we'll eat, drink and be happy,

because we're all wonderful people!

Stella, where's... where's the corkscrew?

The corkscrew? I don't remember.

I don't think we have one.

I'm sorry, it's my fault. I should have thought of it.

Never mind, I'll use something else.

Don't, you'll break it.

Nonsense. I've done this millions of times.

Look, I'm bleeding!

Stop it!

Now...don't say you told me so.

Go wash.

Change your shirt.

Yes. Yes, I'm sorry.

Yes?

Yes, it's Ford speaking.

Thanks a lot. You couldn't have chosen a better time.

Yeah. Right.

Oh, wouldn't you know it!

Keep my share warm, I'll be back Tuesday.

David, stay and keep Stella company, there's a good fellow.

No, I'll see you to the ship.

You'll what? Why?

Please.

Well, I've asked you a dozen times, and you've never wanted to.

I know, but tonight I do want to.

FORD: Let's save it till daylight, the sun's shining on the waters.

I'll have the boys sing us a shanty as we shove off.

Chris, please.

Look, let's skip dinner tonight. I'll see you later.

Now what's all this about?

I'm afraid.

Of what?

Now, now. This is an easy one. It's just off the coast. I could swim out to it.

Please?

All right. But we must get a move on.

Good luck! Thanks.

Oh, captain, they've been calling you.

You've got an SOS too.

You're to get to headquarters right away.

Thanks.

Here's your lame duck, here. 200 miles west of Bishop's Rock.

About 24 hours steaming.

That means daylight, I'm afraid.

A bit awkward for you on your first time out, but I'm sure you'll be all right.

Good luck. Thank you.

What have we got, sir?

A freighter on fire.

If I'd known you were going to carry on like this, I'd never have let you come down.

You've never behaved this way before.

Just because we're going to be married.

Well, I may change my mind.

That's better.

Now you go home and try not to get lost in the dark, won't you?

Good girl.

Skipper. Yes?

Ready when you are, sir. I'll be right out.

Oh, Weaver?

I thought we were supposed to have the new armour plate for the wheelhouse windows today.

Yes...yes, I know, sir. They just didn't come.

They'll be here soon, I hope.

I'm sure they will. Okay.

How far do you make her out now?

About 5 miles, sir.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Sir!

Hard to starboard! Hard to starboard!

Engine room, give me everything you've got, flat out!

Aye-aye, sir!

Port, 20!

Full astern!

That would've been dead centre, sir.

Full ahead! Full ahead, sir.

Full astern. Astern, sir.

Port, 20! 20 to port, sir.

Who told them to stop shooting?

Hard to starboard! It's jammed, sir!

Come on, get on it, son!

Port, 20!

The Marines have landed.

How did it go? Can't complain.

WADLOW: Kane, you'd better take over until further notice.

Okay.

What happened?

We were strafed.

Which of you is skipper of W-88? He is.

Thank you very much, skipper.

I must say, you fellows certainly know your job.

Thanks... Thanks very much. Fill out your report there, will you?

How did it happen?

I told you. We were strafed. Twice.

We were on our way home.

He was too slow taking cover.

Got it on the second run, right across here.

Knocked him right over the side.

He was probably dead by the time he hit the water.

Said he was getting married.

Yes, I know.

Somebody'll have to tell his girl.

I know her. I'll do it.

Did he give you the key? Yes.

Well...

Have a good time.

As long as it lasts.

HOUSE KEEPER: Waiting for Number 12?

Yes. Is she out?

She's never out, that one. Not even to do her shopping. I do that for her.

You try again, captain.

Stella?

I'm sorry.

They were strafed.

He was hit by machine-gun fire, and he fell overboard.

Would you like some coffee? No, thanks.

There isn't much in the house, but I can open a tin.

I'm not hungry, thanks.

I could give you some soup or a sandwich.

I really don't care for anything.

Look, they tried to find him. I...I checked.

They searched as long as they could.

They were sure that he was dead when...

when he went over the side.

When do you want the flat?

I...I don't want it, it's yours.

No, it's your now. You promised him you would take it.

Otherwise, he would not have given you the key.

I know all about it.

Yes, but I don't want it. I... I wouldn't think of it.

The rent is paid until the end of the month.

The chimney should be cleaned.

There is enough hot water if you're careful.

Oh, the woman downstairs will do your shopping.

You must watch her, but she's kind.

Or you can do it yourself. The shop's are not very far.

Fruit and vegetables are scarce-- Please! Please!

I'm sorry, l...

I mean, I know you're upset and trying to make it easy on me, but...

This conversation about food and flat and shopping and fruits and vegetables--

They're always hungry when they come back.

They?

I thought we were talking about Chris.

Chris is dead. They are all dead.

Yes, they are, aren't they?

You know something?

I think that first impressions are the best.

Now I know where I am.

How would it be if I moved in tonight?

I told you, the flat is yours.

And what about you?

Would you stay if I ask you?

If you like.

And he was going to marry you.

Maybe in a way it's better that he got killed.

Oh, I see. You're shocked.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think all those rules were so important any more,

now that people are so busy killing each other.

If you want anything, you can... telephone me at the hotel or send a note.

Stay here as long as you want.

If you want to go some place else, I'll help you make the arrangements.

Thank you.

Goodnight.

Want a bottle of whiskey, captain?

No. No, thanks.

Canteen price. You save money.

No, thanks. Goodnight.

Stingy basket!

Get moving here! Fire!

Ruddy thing's stuck, sir!

Get up some steam. There isn't time. Full ahead!

ROSS: Fire!

ALL: Heave!

Heave!

Heave!

If we can't hit them at this range, we can't hit anything!

WEAVER: 300 yards. They've never been this close before.

ALL: Heave!

Why aren't they shooting?

I don't know. Why aren't we shooting?

ROSS: Fire!

SAlLOR: Fire! BAKER: Action stations!

Fire, why don't you?

Come on, start firing!

WEAVER: What's the matter here? What are you playing at?

What's the matter with you down there? Fire! We can hit him!

It's jammed again, sir.

CHlEF: Engine room?

Engine room, give me everything you got.

And if you mention the word "boiler", I'll...I'll shove you into it!

I want that gun fixed.

You're the captain, give the order.

I could've got that sub, if I'd had a decent gun.

Yes, I'm sure you could have.

They know we can't hurt them. He came right alongside.

So you said.

Confidentially, we've just got the story on this sub that's been worrying you.

It isn't a mine-layer at all.

It's an old French training ship that the Germans have taken over and are using for the same purpose.

I should imagine they were giving the new boys a chance to look you over,

that's what it sounds like to me.

A training ship?

The captain's an old gunnery instructor whose name, of all things, is Hasenfratz.

Would you believe it?

You mean, we're being used for target practice?

Exactly.

Old Hasenfratz couldn't ask for anything better. You make perfect targets.

You're small, but not too small, fast--

But not too fast, yes!

I don't think we should let it be generally known, do you?

Then why did you tell me?

I thought it might be of some help to you.

The only thing that might be of some help would be some decent guns.

So why don't you try to get some, instead of sitting there playing with that silly lighter?

There's no need to be offensive, old chap.

You may not believe it, but I've done my best.

I've been pleading for guns ever since I was sent here.

By now, I'm sure they're filing my reports in the nearest wastepaper basket.

The fact is, we don't have them.

We haven't any decent guns to give you. There simply aren't enough to go round.

We haven't even got the new armour plating we've asked for.

Look, you may as well know it.

Every time a freighter's left behind, it's written off.

Every time you bring one in, it's sheer profit.

I'll go on pestering them for guns till I'm black in the face

and they kick me out to get rid of the buzzing in their ears!

But if you want my honest opinion, you won't get your guns

till every merchantman in the allied fleet has been fitted out.

I'm sorry, but that's how it is.

If it's any consolation to you,

you might care to consider that you're not the only one.

I'm sorry. It's all right.

No, no, I'm really sorry.

It's so hot in here. How would you like to get some air?

On the beach, like?

That's nice.

I've heard that one before.

The only social service I do is on a dance floor, sailor.

Congratulations, captain.

Thanks.

Moved into the flat yet?

No, I haven't moved into the flat yet.

Hey, captain. Do you want a bottle of whiskey? The best of Scotch?

Yes.

How much? Canteen price.

One pound.

Er...three pounds.

Listen, Hasenfratz,

I happen to know that canteen price is a pound, one pound!

The canteen is closed. It's three pounds.

How would you like it if I broke your neck?

It'll still be the same price. Three pounds.

Happy dreams, captain.

Well?

Here comes another one.

I'm sorry. I lost my balance.

And that's not all I lost.

When I came here, I lost my...dignity,

and I lost my self-respect.

You know what I mean?

I'm drunk.

I'm drunk, so I'm going home.

Home to the Grand Hotel. Room 77.

Don't send me to Room 77, Stella.

I'll get sick to my stomach.

Thank you.

You know, everybody thinks they're different. We're all the same.

I'm no different from Chris or Van Barger.

Or that other fella up here.

Knock, knock. Who's there?

You know, you've got enough jackets in there to open up a clothing store.

Hi, Philip.

It's too bad you are what you are.

But you are, aren't you?

You come with the flat, don't you?

Hey, Stella.

You had a hunch that Chris was going to get it, didn't you?

I could see it on your face.

You had a premonition.

Can you always tell?

OPERATOR: Number, please.

218, please.

Once upon a time, there was a little man by the name of Hasenfratz--

If there are any calls for Captain Ross,

he can be reached at this number.

407.

MAN: Thank you. Thank you.

That was a brave thing to do.

I'm not brave.

I'm scared.

For the first time, I'm really scared.

For the first time, I know what Chris was talking about.

You know, they're all scared.

But I'm a captain. I'm not supposed to be scared.

What did he tell me for?

I didn't want to know.

Who wants to be a target?

That's inhuman.

There's no dignity.

There's no...

That's no...

No...

Stella!

Don't go away. Where are you going?

Too bad.

ROSS: Hi.

Hello.

How did it go? All right.

I, er...

Er...thought the place could stand some flowers.

They are very pretty.

Thank you.

I'll go and wash. I know you must be hungry.

He says: "Water pressure damaged,

"fire in bow is out of control and nearing forward oil tanks.

"Can you help?" In what particular way?

I think he means, can we help put out his fires, sir.

I was afraid you were going to say that.

Okay. Tell him we're coming with every bucket we've got.

What's he saying now?

He says he's very sorry and he hopes he doesn't blow up in your...

Face.

Port a little! SAlLOR: Port a little, sir!

ROSS: The line-gun ready?

Be quick as you can with the connecting up, please!

Steady as you go!

SAlLOR: Steady as you go, sir! WEAVER: Fire hoses standing by, sir.

SAlLOR: There's a line coming!

Let's go, forward hoses!

Midship hoses!

Ready, hoses!

Line-gun! Fire!

Please be quick with your connecting up!

Weaver, is your insurance all paid up?

Yes, sir.

You're a very smart fella.

SAlLOR: Ready, sir.

Take it away!

VAN DAM: Stand by and single up!

Hurry up with the towing spring there!

Anything I should know, captain?

No, you're all set. You can shove off anytime.

Thank you. How did it go?

Good luck.

You've ordered the Pom-Pom overhauled again. You know it is a waste of time.

Probably, but I still like a gun that shoots.

And I hear you have moved from the hotel.

You don't really have to bother keeping tabs on me, captain.

That woman is bad luck.

She'll kill you.

Like she's killed all the others.

Oh, er, captain, do you sing?

No better than the last time you asked me. Sorry.

Oh, yes, yes, yes. I remember. Pity.

Come, Hansie. Now we go to work.

Goodnight, sir. Goodnight.

Night, sir. Goodnight.

VAN DAM: Let go forward!

Let go aft!

RADlO: -- there seems little to report since our last bulletin. And that is the end of the news.

Oh, I'll get out of your hair. No, it's all right.

This is awfully good chocolate.

Thank you. Not as good as we have at home.

Oh? Where's that?

Switzerland.

But you have an... you have an ltalian accent?

I know, because I come from the ltalian side.

I've never been to Switzerland. They say it's beautiful.

Oh, yes, it's lovely.

I lived on a farm very high up in the mountains.

Like Heidi?

There was a little lake, very pretty, always blue.

You must miss it?

No.

My family are dead and I had no friends.

Must have been lonely.

Perhaps I was.

When I was very small, my grandmother told me a story

about two lovers who were separated by the sea.

And they used to send each other letters in little boxes on the tide.

I thought it was a wonderful story.

I wrote "l love you" on a little piece of paper and I put it in a tin,

and one morning I went down to the lake and I let it float away.

I hoped that someone on the far shore would find it and write back to me.

Did they?

No. Would you like some more chocolate?

No, thanks.

I'll get your sleeping pills.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

ROSS; Fire!

Fire! He's right on top of us!

No! No!

No!

No...

Mine!

ROSS: Hard to starboard! SAlLOR: Hard to starboard, sir!

Hard to port!

Blow it up! Make sure we're clear!

David, the telephone!

David! It's all right, darling, I've got it.

I beg your pardon.

Sorry, I was talking to someone else. What is it?

Oh, nothing really.

I just thought you might like to know the United States of America have come into the war.

No kidding! On which side?

I think that's in rather poor taste, old chap,

considering they're your people and they've done more--

Forgive me, commander. I guess I'm not quite awake. What happened?

It seems the Japanese bombed some place called Pearl Harbour.

Did a lot of damage too. Lots of casualties, I'm afraid.

Oh, I'm sorry. They must be crazy!

What is it?

It's all right, darling. It's good news in the long run.

Yes, isn't it, darling? See you soon, darling.

What is it, David?

What did he say?

Come here, I'll tell you.

Tell me now!

America's come into the war.

Does that mean that you will get better guns?

I hope so.

Right now, I'd like to get some breakfast.

It's a-possible?

It's possible.

Hey...

Philip?

Philip...

Oh, dear God! Philip!

Oh! Forgive me, Philip!

Oh, forgive me!

Home and dry in an hour, sir.

This is all highly irregular.

There is something wrong?

Yes, well, you see, you were reported killed in an air raid almost a year ago,

and it'll be a fearful mess to untangle.

Oh...

Well, what can we do?

Well, what was it you wanted anyway?

Well, l...I thought I could do some kind of work

at home on parachutes, perhaps...anything.

Oh, yes, I see.

Right, fill out this form, will you, please?

Thank you.

It's bound to cause a great deal of confusi�n.

Well, I'm very sorry.

Hey, where are you?

Stella?

Oh, thank goodness! She told me you were back.

I've been out shopping. Oh, so I see.

It was exciting. I'll bet.

How do you like my new dress, hm?

I love it.

You know, a woman at the Labour Exchange said I was killed by a bomb,

and she was very angry with me.

Oh...

How pretty. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Are you all right? How did it go?

Fine. No trouble.

Hasenfratz never showed up at all.

Why didn't you wake me when you left?

Because you look so pretty when you're asleep.

I...woke myself up...anyway.

Did you? Yes.

When I came in and you weren't here,

I thought you'd gone away.

Never.

Never go away.

Never.

If you're going to be doing the shopping,

going in and out,

you'll need a key.

I've got an extra one.

I had one made. I've just been carrying it around with me.

I think you ought to have it from now on.

Would you marry me, David? Only if you'll marry me.

You were very good to me.

You put me to bed, and you didn't ask questions.

There's no sense in asking questions if you know the answers.

Do you? Yes.

I would like to tell you...

more than you know...

about Philip and afterward.

Some other time.

We have got lots of time.

We've got all the time in the worid.

Yes, we have.

I can't understand it. I got a merit badge for this once.

Never mind now. Look.

Happy Christmas, darling.

And very merry Christmas to you.

Shall we open our presents now?

No. Later.

Except this one.

This is all for me?

Hm.

It's very nice.

Open it.

I haven't anything nearly as nice for you.

I'm not afraid.

Now sit down.

No, sir. Not until I get this roaring fire roaring!

There's one last hope.

I don't know why this always works.

But it creates a draught or something.

You see, it's possible.

See, I told you it would work.

We...better go down to the shelter.

Yes.

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WOMAN: Don't leave anything around.

And it's time that poor dog went out.

David. Yes, darling.

What is it?

Nothing. I...

Oh, the food is all spoiled. I am sorry. Shall I make you some chocolate?

No, thanks. Not for me. I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed.

Shall we open our presents now?

Let's do it in the morning, huh?

All right.

Are you going somewhere?

Would you mind if I go to midnight mass?

No, I don't mind. It's late. I'll walk you to the church.

No, I'll be all right. No, I'll walk you to the church.

No, please.

You need your rest.

What's the matter?

Nothing. I wasn't sleepy.

Was it a nice mass?

I didn't go in.

I didn't think I had the right.

Excuse me. Your telephone seems to have gone out of order in the raid, and they sent me over.

Skipper, we've got a job.

It's Van Dam's turn.

Yes. They can't find him. They want us right away.

Okay. I'll go on ahead.

So sorry.

I'll make you some coffee.

I don't think there's time.

Where are you going?

I want to go with you to the pier.

It's too late. I...

I don't want you coming home alone so late.

You can see me off some other time.

Don't worry.

Nothing to worry about.

David, please.

I said no.

Go to bed, you hear?

David...don't go.

Look, I don't believe in premonitions, yours or anyone else's!

And I'll tell you something else. A man once told me you were bad luck.

And I don't believe that either! Then there was Chris.

He said that none of us would get out of this alive.

But if that's true,

then there's nothing.

Nothing to hope for, nothing to believe in. We've just been kidding ourselves.

It's not true!

I'm not like the others!

I'm not going to wind up just another jacket on a hanger in there!

And I'm not going to die!

Not tonight, anyway.

Go to bed.

WADLOW: Lord, what a mess!

Just listen to him squeak.

What's the story on Van Dam?

I don't know. He hasn't turned up.

We're hoping it's nothing to do with the bombing.

Okay, what have I got?

Freighter on fire. In position 50 north, 9 west.

That's not a duck, is it?

It is.

Sending an open SOS? Yes.

Another one. No. I'm afraid it's yours.

Don't be silly. He hasn't been squeaking all this time.

Is he crazy? He'll have every U- boat in the North Atlantic swarming all over him!

I can only think he's forgotten to open his sealed instructions.

He's one of your people. It's our first all-American convoy.

Carrying guns, oddly enough.

Why don't you tell them?

What have you got them for?

We can't, sir. His receiver's not working.

I'm not going.

Why should l?

What do I tell my crew?

"This is the end of the line"?

"There isn't a chance in the worid, but let's all go out and get killed because we're heroes"?

"Hurry for the Light Brigade"?

W-86 has just come in.

I'm sending her out as soon as I can get another crew together.

I'm afraid it's bad luck all round, but I'm sure you'll make the best of it.

Sure.

Let's get moving W-86.

ROSS: Stand by to cast off.

All right, let's get moving.

Skipper--

How about getting this ship ready for sea?

Skipper...

Yes?

On the radio, that duck's sending out an open SOS.

Yes, I know.

Well, they're not really going to send us out, are they? I mean, it's hopeless, isn't it?

There's no point to it, is there?

Maybe if you were to talk to them at headquarters...

Sparks, when I want your advice, I'll ask for it!

Get back to the radio.

Yes, sir.

Sorry, sir.

Sparks...

Nothing.

Hey!

Here.

We're ready, skipper.

All right, shove off.

Always the same?

Always to end like this?

Is there no pity?

Please.

Please?

I can't see what he's firing at.

Have we got a chance, skipper? We'll be all right.

I don't see how we can be, frankly.

SPARKS: Sir! Yes?

He says they've used up all their ammunition and you can't depend on him for covering fire.

Does he say how many subs he's got?

SPARKS: No, sir.

That does it.

Engine room! Engine room!

Secure the bulkheads!

Hard to port!

I said hard to port!

She's fouled, sir. She won't turn except to starboard.

The engine room's gone and the boiler's going any minute.

All right, abandon ship!

Get out! I'm going to ram them! Get out!

Abandon ship! Abandon ship!

"Tug...blew up...ramming sub.

"What...happens...now?"

Operator? Sir?

See if you can reach W-86.

Steady as you go.

Dead slow.

Dead slow, sir.

David?

I'm sorry.

He gave you the key?

Yes.

Look, look, I'm all right. Let go!

You'll stay here until that's stitched up.

I've got to get home!

Are you the guy that rammed that sub and saved my ship? Mister, I want to shake your hand.

Why did you break silence?

Why didn't you follow your instructions?

Instructions?

I never had a chance to open them up.

My chart room was busted wide open on the first shot.

I think it would be a good idea if you two fellow countrymen kissed and made up, don't you?

Or shook hands, anyway.

Look, I want to thank you. I really want to thank you.

I want to show you somebody who'll never forget what you did for them tonight.

Oh, this lousy war.

Yeah, and yours is only three weeks old.

Get out.

Get out!

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I looked everywhere for you. This was my last stop.

How would you like to go fifty-fifty on the flat?

She's gone.

Where? London. I took her to the station.

How was she? All right.

She asked me to give you this.

She said you forgot.

When did she leave?

About now, I guess.

Don't be a fool! She's gone!

Ticket, please.

Thank you.

GUARD: Sorry, too late!

Let him go by! His girl's on that train!

I'm sorry, boys, it's too late.

Look, give him a break, will you?

I'll find her.

When I get back to London, I'll find her.

Sure.

I will!