Warship (1973)

Season 3

Life in the Royal Navy aboard the fictional HMS Hero.

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13 Episodes

And Wings of Gold
E1
And Wings of GoldPilot Alan Glenn in the new commander of Hero. His first trip is to check out an immobilized Soviet submarine, which as surfaced in the Arctic. Capt. Herrick is sent to oversea the operation but blames Glenn for his brother's death.
What Are Friends For?
E2
What Are Friends For?When the Hero is asked to intercept a vessel suspected of drug smuggling, Commander Glenn's loyalties are divided.
Knight Errant
E3
Knight ErrantAs Lt. Cmdr Beaumont considers taking unpaid leave for a yachting expedition, the HMS Hero encounters another lone yachtsman who's more experienced than he seems.
They Also Serve
E4
They Also ServeWith the Hero in dock, about to take part in an important naval exercise, Commander Glenn is persuaded to spend the weekend with an old flame, and her husband. In his absence, Lieutenant Peek gets on the wrong side of the dockyard workers, and soon has the crew embroiled in a Union dispute.
Under the Surface
E5
Under the SurfaceHero's continued lack of success in anti-submarine warfare exercises against HM Submarine Ovid rattle Captain Glenn's self-confidence and cause increasing tension between him and his officers.
Rough Run Home
E6
Rough Run HomeA young nautical engineer has developed a new system of rudder stabilisation, and the Hero is chosen to test it. Unfortunately this brings the engineer face to face with a helicopter pilot recently involved in his brother-in-law's death.
All of One Company
E7
All of One CompanyRegulator Fuller is put in charge of 3D mess in a bid to curb the unruly behavior of AB Grogan and Smith who are picking on Seaman Dorrity. When deck games are instituted, Dorrity becomes the butt of the joke until he vanishes.
Quiet Run Ashore
E8
Quiet Run AshoreAn officer on board a neighbouring vessel dies in strange but unsuspicious circumstances. Unsuspicious, that is, until the body of an old girfriend of his, is washed up ashore on the same day.
Ides of Mark
E9
Ides of MarkWith Commander Glenn now in charge of HMS Hero the ship prepares for a naval inspection. Assisting Rear Admiral Staunton in this task is Mark Nialls, formally much respected captain of HMS Hero.
The Buccaneer
E10
The BuccaneerCommander Glen's brother, Eddie, faces dismissal from the RAF after an unauthorised low flying stunt above a moving vehicle. Eddie asks the Commander to defend him in the ensuing court martial, but Alan has reservations, not least because Eddie refuses to explain his actions.
Divert With Dispatch
E11
Divert With DispatchA Panamanian luxury yacht has gone missing, along with its millionaire owner and his family. After an RAF Nimrod on reconnaissance spots a similar yacht, several hundred miles from the missing yacht's last known position, the nearby HMS Hero is ordered to investigate.
Heart Of Oak
E12
Heart Of OakWhen his wife arrives in port from Glasgow, Fuller doesn't get the nice surprise that the crew suppose. Meanwhile, the Chief Petty Officer, who has recent marital troubles of his own, faces possible disciplinary action for allowing his problems to affect his work.
First Turn Of The Screw
E13
First Turn Of The ScrewFollowing a fire at a MoD scientific station, on an island called North Krona HMS Hero is ordered there. They are to deliver bulk feed items and offer any assistance with any rebuilding they may require.