Wurrfler's Captain

honorable principled calm professional resolute

The Wurrfler's Captain commands a German U-boat in a standoff with pirate ship Bantu Wind. A career Navy officer, he prepares torpedoes on Colonel Shliemann's orders but refuses to fire unprovoked, declaring nothing gained since no war exists. He salutes defiant Katanga on the enemy rail, smiles, descends to the hatch, and directs the crew to submerge and withdraw. His actions assert naval honor against Nazi pressure, preserving life amid rising tensions.

4 appearances

U-boat Operations

Also known as: THE WURRFLER’S CAPTAIN

Wurrfler's Captain's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Hold Fire — Shliemann's Restraint & Indy's Periscope Lifeline

Calm professional integrity; his refusal reflects naval honor and a desire to avoid unnecessary bloodshed.

The Wurrfler's Captain listens, asserts that torpedoes should not be fired because 'we are not at war,' salutes Katanga, and orders the sub to move away, then goes below and …

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Tethered to the Periscope

Principled restraint tinged with satisfaction; relieved at avoiding an unjustified attack yet focused on seamanship.

The Wurrfler’s Captain asserts naval restraint, refuses to fire, exchanges a salute with Katanga, then goes below and orders the hatch closed; his conduct directly triggers the dive that floods …

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq's Public Claim — The Ark Paraded to the Tents

Alert and curious, a blend of professional curiosity and concern for shipboard order and security.

The Wurrfler’s Captain watches from the turret, lights a cigarette, then notices the whip hanging above and yells an order before climbing down to investigate the irregularity.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Whip on the Periscope — Indy's Silent Stowaway

Initially relaxed and indifferent; shifts to alert curiosity and decisive action upon seeing something amiss.

Perched on the Wurrfler's turret, lighting a cigarette and watching dock activity; he idly leans on the periscope and nearly discovers Indy's whip, then shouts and climbs down to investigate.

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Affiliation

Nazis (general organizational force)

Military Pursuit, Capture, and Security of Grail Artifacts