Memorable Quotes from Fred Sadoff
1 quoteAuthority and Responsibility on the Poseidon
Mr. Linarcos
Order Full Ahead, Captain.
Captain Harrison
I have already told you Mr. Linarcos, we don't have enough ballast yet to run at Full Ahead.
Mr. Linarcos
I suggest we talk privately. (Linarcos and the Captain meet separately from the crew) I did not suggest Full Ahead, Captain. As the new owner's representative on this ship, I ordered it!
Captain Harrison
Goddammit man the Poseidon is too fine a lady to be rushed to the junkyard on her last voyage.
Mr. Linarcos
We're already three days behind schedule. And it's costing my consortium thousands of dollars every day to maintain a wrecking crew. I demand we dock Monday night-
Captain Harrison
And I can't afford to gamble with the lives of my passengers!
Mr. Linarcos
Your business is to deliver this ship where we want it, when we want it!
Captain Harrison
Running an unstable ship at full ahead is dangerous!
Mr. Linarcos
I am sure-
Captain Harrison
Especially one as old as this!
Mr. Linarcos
I am sure I don't have to remind you of my legal right to have you relieved of command. Three other officers aboard this ship have their Master's License. Now, order Full Ahead!
Captain Harrison
You irresponsible bastard.
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