The Poseidon Adventure - Authority 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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