Object

The Wurrfler's Radioman's Headset

The Radioman clamps the headset over his ears on the Wurrfler's conning tower amid tense commands between Shliemann and the captain. He speaks sharp communications into the microphone, coordinating the hold fire order and submersion. Voices crackle through as the U-boat dives, water surging around Indy lashed to the periscope. The Radioman yanks it off and follows the crew down the hatch, leaving the device behind in the chaos.

1 appearances

Purpose

Facilitate real-time radio communications for submarine crew during tactical maneuvers

Significance

Relays critical orders to avert torpedo strike, enabling U-boat submersion and Indy's desperate boarding amid clashing moral restraint and Nazi aggression

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

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

The Radioman's headset is used for brief communications at the start of the exchange; he speaks into it and then removes it as he follows the aides below, marking the end of bridge transmissions and the shift into dive operations.

Before: Clamped to the Radioman's head as he transmits orders.

After: Yanked off and left behind as he descends into the sub during the dive.

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