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In the brief shot of the Surprise underway after entering the Pacific, seen from dead astern and from above, the ship is leaving a respectable wake but is not heeling with the wind at all and the sails are hanging slack as though completely becalmed. See more...
Trivia
The book, from which the film is based, was actually set during the "War of 1812" between Britain and America, and in the book the Acheron is an American made vessel used by America. By contrast, in the film the Acheron is an American made ship used by the French, who are the nemesis of Britain in this film. See more...
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) - 4 quotes
Directed by Peter Weir, starring James D'Arcy, Paul Bettany, Russell Crowe (add more)
Capt. Jack Aubrey: This is the second time he's done this to me. There will not be a third.
Capt. Jack Aubrey: England is under threat of invasion, and though we be on the far side of the world, this ship is our home. This ship *is* England.
Dr. Stephen Maturin: Jack, I fear you have burdened me with a debt I can never fully repay.
Capt. Jack Aubrey: Nonsense! Name a shrub after me. Something prickly and hard to eradicate.
Dr. Stephen Maturin: A shrub? Nonsense! I shall name a new species of tortoise after you: Testudo Aubreii!
Capt. Jack Aubrey: To wives and sweethearts - may they never meet.