San Demetrio London (1943)

Walter Fitzgerald: Chief Engineer Charles Pollard

Quotes 

• Tugboat Captain : [hailing San Demetrio approaching the Clyde]  I'd like to know how they expect me to tow a ship your size.

  Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : Who the hell's asking you to?

  2nd. Officer Hawkins : We can manage alright as we are.

  Tugboat Captain : Spoken like a sailor. But it'll take y'a long time.

  Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : How many knots can you make?

  Tugboat Captain : Nine.

  Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : I can make twelve.

  [Grins at 2nd Officer and flicks emphatic V-sign at Tugboat Captain] 

• Chief Engineer Charles Pollard : Mr Hawkins, As senior deck officer, you're in charge of this boat. If you want advice about anything, you're welcome, but don't think you have to ask me. I can take orders as well as give 'em.