Bantu Wind Bow
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The Bantu Wind's bow is the visible focus of the standoff—Katanga and his crew stand there as potential victims and symbols of defiance, drawing the attention and ire of Shliemann and the Nazi subs.
Defiant and exposed—the crew's posture is proud but vulnerable under naval intimidation.
Focal point for the potential use of force; a moral test for naval commanders and the reason the Captain must decide whether to fire.
Embodies civilian courage and the human cost of military decisions.
Open deck area accessible to the pirate crew and visible to nearby vessels; practically vulnerable to naval attack.
The Bantu Wind's bow functions as the counterpart location where Katanga and his crew stand defiantly; it provides the visual provocation that the Wurrfler's captain acknowledges with a salute before withdrawing.
Defiant and taut; a human counterpoint to the clinical discipline of the Nazi sub.
Stage for the cross-vessel standoff and demonstration of mutual recognition between opposing captains.
Represents civilian dignity and resistance set against military protocol.
Open to the Bantu Wind's crew and captain; effectively in view but not physically connected to the sub.
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