Question 1

What real-life submarine disaster is referenced in the opening credits of Operation Disaster?

Accepted Answer

The sinking of H.M.S. Truculent in the River Thames in 1950, which caused heavy loss of life, is referenced in the opening credits.

Question 2

Which poem is quoted by Armstrong in the film?

Accepted Answer

Armstrong's quote, 'And all I ask is a tall ship/ And a star to steer her by,' is from the poem 'Sea-Fever' by John Masefield.

Question 3

What famous actor worked as a tea boy on this film at age 17?

Accepted Answer

Michael Caine, aged 17, worked as a tea boy for Producer Jay Lewis on this film.

Question 4

Why did the producers decide to release the film despite the H.M.S. Truculent disaster?

Accepted Answer

The producers decided to offer the film as a tribute to the officers and men of H.M. Submarines and the Royal Navy.

Question 5

Which two actors in Operation Disaster also appeared in The 39 Steps?

Accepted Answer

Wylie Watson (Able Seaman Nobby Clarke) played Memory in The 39 Steps (1935), and James Hayter (Able Seaman Higgins) played Mr. Memory in The 39 Steps (1959).

Operation Disaster

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