- "Got a problem Bluenose? We told you the Stars were the best tugs in the harbour, and now we've proved it!"
- — Sunshine
Naval Manoeuvres is the third story in the 1990 annual.
Plot[]
One of the most difficult jobs that Captain Star's tugs have to handle is moving the great naval ships around the port. These ships are often carrying explosives, and it is a tricky job for the tugs to manoeuvre them safely into the docks. Ten Cents and Warrior are moving equipment in the old docks, and Hercules is away up the coast, so Captain Star calls the remaining tugs that are free of work. The job is to bring in the naval tramper Kraka-Toa into Bigg City Port. Sunshine, Big Mac and OJ are assigned for the job. As they crossed the harbour, Bluenose, the officious naval tug, comes steaming up. Concerned, Bluenose buds into the conversation, and when Big Mac says the Stars are the bravest tugs around, Bluenose decides to come along, to make sure they are going under proper order.
Soon, the four approach Kraka-Toa and all button towlines, except Bluenose. Sunshine keeps close to OJ for extra assistance and to learn from the elder tugs as well. As Bluenose is ordering them about the other side of the vessel, OJ's towline snaps. Immediately, Sunshine throws a line at Kraka-Toa quick as lightning. Bluenose rushes to the scene, but he is too late. Everything is under control again, as if nothing had happened. Sunshine speaks up to the Star Fleet name, proving they are the best fleet in Bigg City Port.
Characters[]
- Captain Star
- Big Mac
- O.J.
- Top Hat
- Sunshine
- Bluenose
- Kraka-Toa
- Ten Cents (mentioned)
- Warrior (mentioned)
- Hercules (mentioned)
- Lord Stinker (mentioned)
Goofs[]
- In one illustration, Bluenose is missing his mustache.
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