Quote Originally Posted by P. Greaney View Post
As I understand it the "capt" was in the Navy and never made it past Lt. Junior Grade.
He has no papers and they need to hire a licensed pilot every time they leave the pier.
They need to dump that bunghole.
ANY officer commanding a ship is the 'Captain" and is called by that title, whatever his rank.
Hiring a pilot is a pretty standard practice as I understand matters.


Tommy