“- Admiral Hammond: On behalf of your commanding officer I'm sure I can tell Mr. José Iturbi that the officers and crew of ship are grateful to him for coming here, to lead our naval bands in this ceremony.
- José Iturbi: Along with every other civilian, it is I who am grateful to you, and to all the men in the United States navy.”
Henry O'Neill - Admiral Hammond
José Iturbi - José Iturbi

“Discipline's the thing. A seaman's a seaman, a captain's a captain. And a midshipman is the lowest form of animal life in the British navy.”

Charles Laughton - Bligh

“You have obtained degrees from the Navy, but you have not got our admiration.”

Clark Gable - Christian

“- Allison Hayes: Why'd you join the Navy?
- David Herdeg: You know the old saying: girl in every port.”
Nancy Allen - Allison Hayes
Michael Paré - David Herdeg

“In combat, events have a duration of seconds, sometimes minutes. But what you're going through goes on day in and day out. Whether you're ready for it or not, week in, week out. Month after month after month. Whether you're up or whether you're down. You're assaulted psychologically.”

Colm Feore - Richard Scruggs