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Water Rats: Ghost Ship

Tommy and Gavin come across a sail boat that is drifting, just off the coast of Sydney. Inside, they find the ashy remains of a man, but no signs of fire on board. When forensics conduct an investigation, they believe that the man spontaneously combusted but don't want to confirm anything until they are sure. Frank becomes impatient with the forensic officers, as he believes it was a drug bust gone wrong.


7/10 (1 Vote cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 1x3
Airdate: Monday February 19th, 1996

Director: Mark Piper
Writer: Anne Brooksbank


Guest Stars
Bryan MarshallBryan Marshall
As Inspector Michael Farrell
Recurring
David DownerDavid Downer
As Stephen Vickery
Recurring
David TerryDavid Terry
As Warren Martin
Recurring
John Walton (2)John Walton (2)
As Constable
Recurring
Liz ChanceLiz Chance
As Julie Haynes
Recurring
Morna SeresMorna Seres
As Angie
Recurring
Stewart ArmstrongStewart Armstrong
As Quarantine Officer
Recurring
Arthur BriggArthur Brigg
As The Groper
Brig TaylorBrig Taylor
As Nikki's Grandmother
David McLean (2)David McLean (2)
As Bus Driver
Douglas Mcdonald (1)Douglas Mcdonald (1)
As Man in water
Gary SimmonsGary Simmons
As Constable
Julie FuadJulie Fuad
As Joanne Welsh
Liza TyleLiza Tyle
As Waitress
Pamela DrysdalePamela Drysdale
As Patty Holloway
Main Cast
Peter BensleyPeter Bensley
As Jeff Hawker
Toni ScanlanToni Scanlan
As Helen Blakemore
Brett PartridgeBrett Partridge
As Gavin Sykes
Colin FrielsColin Friels
As Frank Holloway
Catherine McClementsCatherine McClements
As Rachel Goldstein
Jay LagaJay Laga'aia
As Tommy Tavita
Scott BurgessScott Burgess
As Dave McCall
Aaron JefferyAaron Jeffery
As Terry Watson
Sophie HeathcoteSophie Heathcote
As Fiona Cassidy
Bill Young (1)Bill Young (1)
As Clarke Webb

Recap

The episode opens with the Nemesis crew out on the water. They spot a drifting yacht and when Tommy asks over the speakerphone to put its navigation lights on, there is no response. Tommy and Gavin go on board while Fiona stays on the Nemesis. On the yacht - the Black Opal - they find the burnt remains of someone, but there is no sign of fire. There is also a dog on board. Neither Tommy or Gavin wants to stay on the yacht and steer so they flip a coin - Gavin is the unlucky one...

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Episode Quotes
(on board an eerie empty yacht)
Tommy: Hey Sykesy, have you seen the movie Dead Calm?
Gavin: Don't start with me Tommy, alright?

Tommy: Do you want to stay here and steer?
Gavin: No. Do you?
Tommy: (laughs uneasily) No.
Both: Toss ya for it!

(after Frank uses Rachel as an alibi)
Frank: I give you my word!
Rachel: Your word? Your word means nothing Frank!

Frank: You're a genius!
Helen: (after Frank leaves) I like to think so.



Cultural References
Tommy: Hey Sykesy, have you seen the movie Dead Calm?

Dead Calm is a 1989 movie thriller starring Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill and Billy Zane.



Other Episode Crew

CreatorTony Morphett  |  John Hugginson
Executive ProducerHal McElroy
Co-Executive ProducerKris Noble  |  Errol Sullivan
Supervising ProducerJohn Hugginson
CastingFaith Martin
First Assistant DirectorBrett Popplewell
Stunt CoordinatorJohn Walton (2)  |  Guy Norris
CinematographerDanny Batterham
DirectorMark Piper
Film EditorNeil Thumpston
Post Production SoundSteve Witherow
Series Original MusicLes Gock
Second Unit DirectorGuy Norris
WriterAnne Brooksbank
Script ExecutiveJohn Hugginson  |  Bevan Lee
Production DesignMichael Bridges
 

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