Original subtitles

NARRATOR: Here are some scenes from part one

of "The Most Deadly Passage."

Roy DeSoto and John Gage, Seattle's finest.

Hello.

Look, I wanna trade DeSoto for Gage.

I mean, I got two of the prettiest lined-up broads--

Well, sounds real good, Rocky, but, uh, we got a problem.

What's wrong?

Breech birth.

Could you use some help?

Sure.

Oh, but we hate to ruin your date, Rocky.

Oh, they'll wait, never fear.

FRANKIE: We open this valve, that

pulls the gas out of number two, and then the boat gets level.

That it?

Not gas, diesel.

These are diesel engines.

Ain't you learn nothing yet?

Diesel?

You put gasoline in a diesel engine,

it will flat blow your head off.

You part of the crew here?

Yeah, sure am.

Yeah, I run the engine room.

We're headed for Seattle, you know.

Yeah.

Well, uh, no one was here when I pulled in,

so I went ahead and filled her, anyway.

One of them only took a hundred, but the other one

was really low.

FRANKIE: Yeah, I went out and grabbed a sandwich.

Yeah, but you got it right, anyway.

NARRATOR: And now, the conclusion of "The Most Deadly

Passage."

John, here.

I mean, this is-- this is a, uh, you know,

this is sort of a classy place.

Don't embarrass me in front of these ladies, all right?

John--

Uh, the girls?

Yeah, the girls.

I guess they didn't like my company.

Well, look, they, uh, left you a note on a bar napkin.

Huh.

Where are we gonna meet them?

We don't.

We don't?

What you mean, we don't?

This says to get lost.

Yeah, get lost.

Well, Rocky, how well did you know these girls?

Well, look, I told them, you know, 10, 15 minutes.

I didn't know we were going to be at Swede's farm

half the night delivering a calf.

All right, all right. What do we do now?

Well, it's, um, a little late to go looking.

I, uh, guess we just go on out to the boat

and, uh, do some fishing.

And you know, I was going to take them fishing with us.

- Fishing? - Like at the break of dawn.

Oh.

That's good.

It was a lovely dinner, darling.

Thank you.

Yeah, I guess we should have done it more often.

Well, from now on, we will do it more often, OK?

I'd like that.

Yes.

You're the best, Maggie, the very best.

Gordon, you remember Penny Johnson?

She was a private secretary at the capital.

Yeah? What about her?

Well, she told me that there's legislation pending

to drop mandatory retirement.

Now, that could be on the governor's desk tomorrow.

I know, honey. I heard it.

But it's not going to be in time to help me.

Oh, you give up too easily.

50 years on Puget Sound has made a realist of me.

Well, then humor me.

I want to believe it'll happen.

Well, down deep, I do, too, Maggie.

I do, too.

[mooing]

Hey, Daisy, you did fine.

You did just fine.

Oh, boy.

[mooing]

Hey, lazybones.

Are you gonna sleep all day?

Breakfast is ready.

I thought you couldn't cook.

I was holding out on you.

We've got a full course breakfast.

Uh, yeah.

Instant coffee, and Snap, Crackle, and Zing.

Peggy, you're super.

I know.

What's on the agenda for today?

How about Seattle Center first?

Sounds good.

Then lunch.

You're cooking.

Then a tour of the city.

Then how would you like to see the USS "Missouri" tomorrow?

Why not?

Where is it?

Just a few miles from downtown Bremerton.

We'll catch the ferry in Seattle.

[bridge alarm]

Where are we?

Take a look.

Well, this is called the Hiram Chittenden locks,

and we're moving from Lake Washington

over to the Puget Sound and hopefully

to some of the best salmon fishing you've ever seen.

JOHNNY: Fishing?

You're crazy. It's freezing.

ROCKY: Hey, man, you're kidding. For Seattle, this is beautiful.

I think I was better off with Swede's cow.

Look out, salmon, here we come.

You don't happen to have a heater up here, do you?

Well?

Huh?

Do I go to the head of the class?

Not exactly.

But you can go home tomorrow if you take it very easy.

You just can't wait to get rid of me, can you?

I've got too much work to do in the emergency room

to waste time on you.

Besides, I planted a spy to take you home.

A spy named Nancy Halverson, eh?

Nancy will check things out at Bremerton

so the doctor will know everything

is relaxed and peaceful.

One thing about a good nurse.

I know, don't tell me.

They work both sides of the hospital bed.

That, too.

Come on, Gage.

We've got a meeting, we've got a meeting.

Hop to it. - Wait a minute, wait a minute.

Just-- just before we go in, hang on for a second.

Please, don't tell Roy, OK? He won't let me live it down.

Please? - Anybody can get seasick.

I know anybody can get seasick.

But still, it sounds just a little silly,

especially since we connected with the young ladies,

if you know what I mean. - Mm-hmm, yeah.

Who both were coming on to you.

I mean, I like being a good host and all that--

Hang on for a second.

First off, you're wrong.

Secondly, I was too seasick to enjoy it.

- You sure that wasn't an act? - How do you act green?

So that's it, fellas.

The year's up, money's gone, and Congress

hasn't done anything to fund the program on a permanent basis.

MAN: Where does that Leave us, Captain?

Well, it leaves us pretty much OK here in Seattle.

The national project's gone.

But here, well, we'll have to keep

the training up with local funds,

unless Congress passes new legislation.

Does that mean we're folding the marine firefighting

division?

No, it doesn't.

We'll keep our team together.

But there's just not enough money for this intense training

anymore, and there's not going to be any funds for us to keep

training other departments.

That's it.

Man, I really busted it learning

how to fight shipboard fires.

It was going to be a super program.

Well, now, at least you're an expert.

Bureaucracy.

You know, I'll bet if one of these ships

caught fire out here and was destroyed,

the cost alone could keep your program

going for the next 10 years.

Well, tell that to Congress.

MAN: Let's move them in nice and easy.

We're on our way to Bremerton.

Oh, Dave, it's beautiful.

Real character.

Says here she was built in 1927, is 256 feet long,

and puts out 1,800 horses to get 12 knots.

Did anybody ever tell you you're a real nut?

It's the engineer in me.

You doing OK?

Sure.

After all, I'm going home.

Good morning.

Morning, darling.

Sleep well?

Yes, till about 3 o'clock this morning when

I heard you at the typewriter.

Yeah.

Well, I was writing the governor thinking

it might help someone else.

Hey, you remember that first day when you were made captain?

Yes, I do.

I was here with my new bride on this dock on this boat

on the same trip to Bremerton.

And what a fine figure of a man you were, so-- so proud.

Yes, I was proud.

Excuse me.

Engine room.

Barney, we'll depart in about 10 minutes.

You got it, Captain.

Come on, Frankie.

Let's get on it.

OK, chain her up.

[horn]

[horn]

Would you care to join me on a trip to Bremerton?

Oh, I'd be happy to, Captain.

Let's go.

I think I'll heat something up.

Do you want something?

Don't use the stove, not aboard this ferry, anyway.

Darn.

Do you think they have something on board?

They've probably got a hot dog stand topside.

Topside?

Upstairs.

Whatever you say, sir.

Do you want to come along?

No, I'll just stay here.

Lazy bum.

Can I bring you anything?

No, I'm not hungry.

Just don't take too long, OK?

OK.

[horn]

Time to-- it's time to trim her, Frankie.

Valve number two.

[engine chugging]

Frankie, there's gas in those lines!

[horn]

Engine 36, Attack 10, Engine 32, 29,

and 4, Ladder 11 and 7, Battalion 7

and 5, respond to station 4.

Engine 36, Attack 10, 32--

[sirens]

--29 4, Ladder 11 and 7, Battalion 7 and 5,

respond to station 4.

[sirens]

[horn]

Hey, what happened?

We're not sure, so please stay back.

- What's happened now? - It was probably the day tank.

Oh, my god! Gordon's down there!

Now, wait a minute, Maggie. You can't help.

You just stay here. Let me go.

Maggie, please.

Trust me.

Give them a hand.

And you better put him on a backboard

and use a cervical collar.

Nancy, what--

It's nothing.

Shh, it's nothing.

It's nothing we can't handle.

MAN [ON RADIO]: Battalion 1.

Give me a second alarm to station 4.

Mobilize the marine division and notify Coast Guard

and police to respond all their available small craft

for a possible evacuation.

Advising assistant chief I'm going aboard the "Elickitat"

to take command of the fire.

We could use that barge.

This is fireboat "Duwamish."

Fireboat "Duwamish" calling tug "Anna" on channel 16.

MAN [ON RADIO]: This is the "Anna" on channel 16.

Go ahead.

I request that you tie your barge

to the windward end of the ferry for a possible evacuation.

Then move your boat to the starboard side

and keep her from drifting.

She appears to be dead in the water.

MAN [ON RADIO]: "Duwamish," this is the tug "Anna."

We're on our way.

[sirens]

Yo!

Captain's hurt bad!

We got two guys trapped in the engine room!

How hot's the auto deck?

Too hot!

We're blowing tires on the vehicles!

Lieutenant, take your crew and lay two 2

and 1/2s to cool down the auto deck till we get some help.

I'll take my crew, lay a manifold aboard, and get

some lines to the engine room.

Captain, the tunnel's the hottest.

That's why the vehicle tires are blowing.

All right.

Get on the PA if it's still working

and tell the people to get down here for evacuation.

Right away, sir.

Get me water on the manifold!

Water, now!

FIRST OFFICER HUNT [ON RADIO]: Ladies and gentleman,

can I have your attention, please?

This is First Officer Brian Hunt.

Please remain calm, and don't panic.

Please assemble in the cafeteria area.

I will join you there and give you instructions.

And above all, please remain calm.

[sirens]

How's he doing?

Broken leg, possible concussion,

and possible internal injuries.

Move him off the deck onto that truck over there.

Keep an eye on him.

[explosion]

OK, get a wrap on it.

You guys stay here and stay out of the way.

Now, remember, you're observers. - Right.

Sure.

[sirens]

Folks, would you follow me in here, please?

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?

I'm Brian Hunt.

I'm the first officer of this vessel.

Now, the first thing I'm going to ask you is everybody

remain calm.

Order is essential.

Now, those of you that don't have life jackets on

can obtain them in the lockers in the benches in each cabin,

then proceed immediately to the auto deck.

If you see anybody that's injured,

please help them to the auto deck.

Is that understood?

Yes.

FIRST OFFICER HUNT: Are we abso-- what's wrong, ma'am?

My husband.

Don't worry about your husband.

We have sufficient help en route.

Please don't panic.

Be calm. It could save your life.

Now, first people at the door, proceed, please.

Take it easy now.

Be calm.

Watch your step.

Be calm now.

[explosion]

One at a time, please.

One at a time.

Peggy!

[shouting and noise]

We can't get at it from here.

We'll have to attack it from an adjacent compartment

when we get more help.

Right now, lay these lines to the passenger deck

and cover the exposures, OK?

Let's get these people out of here, these people.

Let's go.

[voices from helicopter]

Give me a fast rundown.

Chief, I think we got a gasoline fire down there.

Yeah, we got a report of two men trapped in the engine room,

and the auto deck entrances are fully involved.

We can't get in that way.

The CO2 system is knocked out.

I suggest we use a jet-axe to get through the shaft.

What lines have been laid?

We've got two exposure lines on the passenger deck.

We need one more on the texas deck.

One of your men get on the engine

they have up on the texas deck.

I also think we oughta clear some of those cars

off the top of that engine room.

All right, you go ahead and get your jet-axe

and your lines ready.

I'll establish a command post here on the auto deck.

Charlie!

All right, let's get these people off the ferry.

Get me a J3 jet-axe over here.

What are we doing just standing here?

That's a good question.

Let's go.

You wanna?

Yeah.

[shouting and noise]

Don't panic, take it easy.

Slowly, slowly.

Everybody's all right.

Let's get these people taken care of.

Take it easy now.

Slowly.

It's all right, we got lots of boats for you, folks.

How's he doing?

He's stable.

You men come with me.

We've got reported casualties below.

- All right. - You stay here with him.

OK.

FIRST OFFICER HUNT: Take it nice and easy, please.

One at a time.

That's it.

One at a time.

Put your life preservers on.

OK.

Here, let me give you a hand here.

Don't panic, ma'am.

Nice and easy.

Peggy!

Dave?

Oh, Dave.

Peggy!

Need a hand?

Yeah, could you guys keep an eye on him?

He seems stable now. - OK.

You got it.

He must be in pain.

Get the hatch, get the hatch.

[coughing]

Hang on.

Easy, easy.

All right, let's clear the center out.

If you have to, shove those end cars overboard.

Assistant Chief, Battalion 1.

ASSISTANT CHIEF [ON WALKIE TALKIE]: Go ahead, Battalion 1.

Chief, we're going to need some additional foam units

and light water out here pretty soon.

ASSISTANT CHIEF [ON WALKIE TALKIE]:

It's already on it's way aboard the "Leschi."

OK.

Battalion 1, OK.

All right, let's get this cleared out.

[sirens]

[talking and noise]

Peggy!

Peggy!

Dave!

All right, let's go.

Down to the auto deck, please.

Battalion 1 to Engine 3, we've got a car stuck

on the end of the auto deck. Knock it off with your monitor.

All right, come on, fellas.

If there's anyone on the other side, stand clear.

We're gonna blow a hole in this bulkhead.

OK, take it away.

Hey, over here!

Give us a hand over here!

Give us a hand over here!

I'll go find a paramedic.

I've gotta get him outta here.

He's over this way.

He's got a BP of 60, but I count patient rate of 120.

Better start an IV of Ringer's.

Do you need me?

No, I can handle it.

All right, we're gonna go see what else

we can do for somebody.

Hey, Roy, can you give me a hand here?

Yeah.

Look, I gotta get him out of here.

His heart isn't gonna take much more.

OK, let's move him.

Let's place them over here.

Cool off this bulkhead.

Oh, Gordon!

I'm OK, Mag, I'm OK.

How's the ship?

Fine, she's gonna be just fine.

Barney, he's still down there.

I couldn't get to him. He's still down there.

I know.

The firemen'll get him out.

Now, you just-- just try and take it easy, please.

My ship, Mag.

My responsibility.

I guess I'm through after all, huh?

MAGGIE: Oh, Gordon.

Now, Ma, take it easy, old girl.

Oh, my darling.

Ma'am, I'll have to ask you to stand over there.

The helicopter's gonna come in to pick him up now.

I'll see you, don't worry.

Oh, sweetie.

Don't worry, honey.

[voices in helicopter]

OK, he's secure.

Pull him up.

You're gonna be just fine, Professor.

A couple more days, you'll be on your way home.

Anything to get me back in that damn hospital, eh?

Come on, let's go.

OK, he's secure.

Pull up.

Engine 36 to Battalion 1, we have

lines laid into the engine room, and I'm making good progress.

We'll have it tapped shortly.

MAN [ON WALKIE-TALKIE]: OK, 36.

Hey, you need some help?

- I thought I told you guys-- - Well, we misunderstood you.

We thought you said, "Come on aboard and give us a hand."

Ow.

Can you stand up?

Yeah.

All right.

Just lay on back. There we go.

Yeah, we got you.

We've got a tapped fire chief.

I'd like a relief crew for overhaul.

- I'll take care of it. - Right.

Good job, Captain.

We got through it without one major casualty,

including the boat.

Hey.

Like the boss says, nice job, fellas.

Yeah.

Well, how do you guys like Seattle so far?

Well, so far we think you're--

I'll tell you one thing--

Well, I think what we're trying to say is, um,

I think you guys have got it together.

Thanks.

But you gotta admit that, uh, well, last night really made

up for the other night, right?

Yeah, I guess it did.

Well, listen, when you come to LA,

I'll show you a really good time.

All right, snob.

Hey, you raised in a barn?

[mooing]

It should have some sort of mechanism that pulls it shut.

Yeah, well, you can take the boy out of the city,

but you can't take the city out of the boy.

Look, I keep telling you, I'm not from the city.

I just happen to live there. I'm from the country.

Well, my first calving and my first ship fire.

This has been a real interesting trip.

Well, we don't live like this all the time.

Hey, look, if I didn't have a family and a nice,

well-paying job back in LA, I'd move out here in a minute.

Oh, come on.

Hey, Roy, are you ready to go? We got a plane to catch.

Ready to go?

I'm packed.

All right, here I am.

Let's go.

Look, Dad, he's doing it!

He's doing it!

By golly, he is.

That's terrific, son.

Hey, Swede, I just have one question.

What's wrong with Daisy's milk?

Well, you see, the cow's milk probably

doesn't have, you know, enough iron and vitamins

that the calf needs. - Oh.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Rocky, when did your interest in dairying begin?

When I found out that that cute little devil

over there is worth five big ones.

He's not for sale, Rocky.

That wasn't an offer, Swede.

Well, at least not yet.

I mean, you know, I gotta check out the breeding and everything

first.

SWEDE: What's wrong with the breeding?

Well, how should I know?

I mean, after all, I'm just getting into this scene.

How should you know? That's a good question.

Uh, Swede, Rocky doesn't really want to buy that calf,

and Swede doesn't really want to sell it.

There's-- there's no problem.

You're just driving me crazy.

But that's no problem.

Oh, wait, I--

That's right, there's no problem.

Hey, come on, you two.

Are you saying I don't know anything about cows?

- Hey, it wasn't me.

I didn't say-- I mean, I didn't--

No, no.

They just-- well, what are they acting so weird for?

Well, I can understand that.

Guys work that close together, you know, all of a sudden,

you start talking, somebody starts overreacting.

Somebody says something inconsequential,

all of a sudden, there's a small war going on.

What do you mean by that?

Uh, well, I was only saying that, you

know, every now and then, if you get close to one other--

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know what you were saying.

But I mean, what I'm saying is, what did you mean by it?

Well, I didn't mean anything that would set you off,

you know. I'm just talking.

I'm not set off.

I'm just saying you just tell me what you meant by it,

and we'll just drop it.

But you see, you're taking it personally.

I'm not taking it personally.

No, I can tell you're taking personally.

You're blowing the whole thing--

I don't even want to talk about it.

I'm not going to apologize for it.

Let's just let it go, all right? - Apologize?

What?

[theme music]