A Night to Remember (1958)
Robert James: Engineer
Quotes
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[inside the turbine engine room]
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell : I'll have to cut down more steam.
Engineer : I'll have to get rid of some of the low watt systems.
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell : Well, you can cut the boiler room fans for a start. They're using too much electricity.
Engineer : That'll help.
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell : Good.
Engineer : How are things up top, sir? Any chance for us?
Chief Engineer Joseph Bell : Whatever happens, we've got to keep the lights going. I'll give the word when it's time to go and then it's every man for himself. But it woun't be too long. I heard that the Carpathia is on her way to us. She should reach us any time now.
[Bell exits]
Engineer : [to the crewmen] Let's hope they're right, boys. If any of you feel like praying, you'd better go ahead. The rest of you can join me for a cup of tea.
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Engineer : [the engineers keep working knowing it is unlikely they will survive] If any of you feel like praying you'd better go ahead. The rest of you can join me in a cup of tea.
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Engineer : She's making water fast, sir. The mail hold's practically full already.
Captain Edward J. Smith : Aren't the pumps working?
First Officer William Murdoch : Yes sir.
Captain Edward J. Smith : [indicates engineer can return to his job] Thank you.
Fourth Officer Joseph Boxhall : The engine room says they'll need more. They're rigging them now.
Chairman J. Bruce Ismay : This is most unfortunate, Captain.
Captain Edward J. Smith : Yes sir.
Chairman J. Bruce Ismay : Do you think the ship is seriously damaged?
Captain Edward J. Smith : I'm afraid she is.
[sees Andrews arrive on the bridge]
Captain Edward J. Smith : Excuse me.
Chairman J. Bruce Ismay : [to Murdoch] How long is this likely to delay us?
First Officer William Murdoch : Not long, I expect, sir.
Captain Edward J. Smith : [to Andrews, quietly] We've struck a berg. I think she's badly damaged. I would like to know *how* badly.
Thomas Andrews : Right. I'll go down and have a look.