‘We haven’t any.’
‘Haven’t you a rudder?’
‘No, sir.’
‘How do you steer the vessel?’
‘We don’t.’
‘You must provide a rudder, and properly equip it. How many anchors have you?’
‘None.’
‘You must provide six. One is not permitted to sail a vessel like this without that protection. How many life-boats have you?’
‘None, sir.’
‘Provide twenty-five. How many life-preservers?’