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"Z-Stacks are bad enough, but Bluenose... he's something else."
Ten Cents on Bluenose, Munitions

Bluenose is an officious naval tug. He bosses the residents of Bigg City Port around, believing that orders come before common sense.

Biography

TUGS

Bluenose first appeared in Regatta, in which he attempted to have Grampus blown up in target practice. Luckily, the Star Fleet was able to save Grampus, and he later joined the Star Fleet too.

His other appearance was in Munitions, in which he was to watch over Kraka-Toa's arrival, loading and departure. He was shown attempting to order Hercules, O.J., the Fire Tug, Ten Cents, Zorran and Big Mickey about. However, his attempts to be the one in charge led to disaster when he did not listen to good advice from the other tugs, causing a devastating fire which led to the destruction of part of the dockside, the fall of Big Mickey and the destruction of Kraka-Toa. During the fire, his engine broke down and he was saved by Ten Cents. The chaos left him in a state of shell shock. He was towed home in disgrace by Grampus the next morning.

Books and Annuals

In the story Nothing to Declare, Bluenose came to inspect the dock as a security check before two top-secret navy vessels arrived to dock in Bigg City Port for a while. He did a thorough inspection though he managed to annoy Captain Star and Warrior in the process.

Personality

Bluenose plays precisely by the rules, and acts as a stereotypical army sergeant towards the other characters. He is obnoxious, bossy, inconsiderate, pompous, and self-absorbed. He often refers to the other tugs as "laddie" and is notorious for putting orders before using common sense.

Bluenose also has a tendency to abuse his status and position as a naval tug, and is not above bullying other tugs to get his way. Ten Cents even considers him to be worse than the Z-Stacks, and the two fleets share a mutual dislike towards him.

Livery

Bluenose is painted blue-grey all over with his name printed on his sides in white. He wears a white sailor's cap. Originally his hull was black from below his front fender to his keel, and blue-grey from his name and above.

Audio Files

Bluenose's whistle plays a high note with a distinct warble, giving it a very bubbly sound. He shares his whistle sound with Sea Rogue. Bluenose's whistle is just a sped up version of the ocean liners.

Appearances

Episodes

Books and Annuals

Salty's Lighthouse

  • One Bad Day (cameo)
  • Farley Frog
  • Boss Man
  • Bi-Valve Blues (cameo)

Trivia

  • Bluenose's model is shared with Sea Rogue.
    • His hat is made from the same mold as Boomer, only with the brim shortened and navy decoration added.
    • His wheelhouse was custom made specifically for his larger faces.
  • When his model was first built, his hull from below his front fender to the keel was painted black. It is currently unknown as of why his hull was changed to grey from Jinxed’s production onwards.
  • He shares the same whistle sound as the Fultan Ferry (albeit in a lower pitch) and Sea Rogue.
  • Bluenose is the only Port Authority vessel that is solely antagonistic toward other characters.
  • His model was sold to the Star Tugs Company (formerly the Star Tugs Trust), but had been converted into the character of Sea Rogue since the closure of the show.
    • It is currently unknown if Bluenose's faces, wheelhouse and hat still exist.
  • The original script for Regatta (at that time titled "Fourth of July") reveals that Bluenose was originally named Envoy, with "Bluenose" just being a nickname.
  • Another character named Bluenose appears in the later Robert D. Cardona-directed series Theodore Tugboat. Although it is easy to believe this is an intentional reference, that Bluenose is actually based on a Canadian schooner called "Bluenose."

* Television Series only | ** Annuals only
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