Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

We stand tall on the quarterdeck. All of us.

- Is she like a pirate? - No, they're not pirates, Lofty.

That's the future. What a fascinating modern age we live in.

That's seamanship, Mr Pullings. My God, that's seamanship.

and he said "Aubrey, may I trouble you for the salt?"

He always said in battle "Never mind the manoeuvres, just go straight at 'em."

Damn, you've got good eyes, Barret.

- Straight at 'em, Mr Mowett. - Straight at 'em, sir.

So it's every hand to his rope or gun. Quick's the word and sharp's the action.

Which it will be ready when it's ready.

Right in.

If there are those among us who thought ill of Mr Hollom,

He who would pun would pick a pocket.

We do not have time for your damned hobbies, sir.

- Beat to quarters. - Very good, sir.

Tosh. Name a shrub after me. Something prickly and hard to eradicate.

- Killick. Killick there. - I'm already here, ain't I?

When will the baby be here

- 12 knots, sir. - That's 12 knots. That's good.

Sail.

Sand and broken shell.

You show him a beetle and he'll tell you what it's thinking.

- Want your children to sing The Marseillaise? - No.

Sir, I've made a few notes, if you want to see them.

A master tactician and a man of singular vision.