Cmdr. David Porter: [to his crew] Gentlemen, we are now a ship without a country.

- Jeff Chandler in Yankee Buccaneer (1952)

Cmdr. David Porter: I don't envy you, Mr. Farragut. You win't be the most popular nan after we ride out this storm - if we ride it out.

- Jeff Chandler in Yankee Buccaneer (1952)

Cmdr. David Porter: I'm afraid there's a limit to nobility... even for Americans.

- Jeff Chandler in Yankee Buccaneer (1952)

Cmdr. David Porter: Well, Mr. Link, you're probably witnessing the end of a long and honorable naval career.
Chief Petty Officer Link: Yes, sir! But what away to go, sir!

- George Mathews in Yankee Buccaneer (1952)

Chief Petty Officer Link: [Speaking of Porter] As an instructor it was his job to chew midshipmen off, and just between us, you gave him plenty of cause.
Lt. David Farragut: When a man's religion is the book of Navy regulations, he gotta be sour inside, and your captain's a very sour man, Mr. Link.

- Scott Brady in Yankee Buccaneer (1952)

Lt. Romero: [Concerning their bringing the countess with them] Davy Lad, what's the skipper gonna say about her?
Lt. David Farragut: I shudder to think, Link. I shudder to think.

- Scott Brady in Yankee Buccaneer (1952)