Hank's Overload
It was a beautiful day in the big harbour and currently, Hank is pulling Bonnavista Barge with a load of barrels. "Nice day isn't it?" said Hank. "Yes, it is," said Bonnavista.
Once Hank had Bonnavista's barrels unloaded at a warehouse, Hank took Bonnavista home. But on his way to Bonnavista's dock, he saw Pearl and Petra with Constance and Nautilus.
"What's going on here?" asked Hank as Nautilus stopped him before he got any closer. "Sorry, Hank," said Nautilus, "Please stop." "We've found out that this area had underwater boulders," Constance explained.
"Oh, I remember one," said Hank. "They're very dangerous," Pearl said. "We know what will happen if a ship runs into one," said Petra. "Don't think that," Pearl to Petra. "Okay," said Hank, "I understand."
"Any ships coming through here," said Pearl, "We'll have the tugboats to guide them safely through." "Okay," said Hank and he took Bonnavista home.
Next, he helped to George bring in a large ship. To Hank, it was just an ordinary day; he wanted some excitement as was disappointed that he didn't get any that day.
The following day, however, Hank was resting in his dock, after working all morning. Then Petra came to see him. "Hank," she said, "There is a big container ship waiting outside the harbour."
"Okay," said Hank, "I'm ready. But just out of curiosity, are there any other tugboats available to work with me?" "No, Hank," said Petra, "You'll have to go all alone." "Oh well," said Hank, "I'll go." He set off.
"Oh, Hank," Petra said, Hank turned back to see her, "The ship is near the area with the underwater boulders. There's no turning back for it. You'll have to guide it around the boulders." "Ok," Hank replied.
But he was very unsure if he could do the job on his own. The big container ship, Chester, who had a huge stack of containers, was waiting for Hank.
"All right," said Hank, floating alongside the big ship, "Here I go." Hank button onto Chester and begin to tug him into the harbour. However, due to Chester's huge size and his big load, Hank wasn't able to tug Chester easily as he's too heavy for him. But fortunately, Hank was able to move Chester bit by bit.
"Okay," said Hank, feeling the tugging, "Here I go!" Slowly, but surely, Hank was able to tow Chester into the harbour. But Hank was worried. Already, the ship began to tilt from side to side.
"I must do it!" groaned Hank, managing to get the ship under control. Then Hank had a dark feeling ahead of him. "I feel a boulder up ahead," thought Hank, "It's underwater!"
But just before Chester got too close to the boulder, Hank made a hard turn just in time. "Wow!" said Chester, feeling the swerve, "That was actually kind of fun."
"You can say that again," Hank said. Chester managed to avoid hitting the boulder. But there were more up ahead. Hank was able to dodge them, even with Chester, one by one.
"Whoa!" exclaimed Chester as Hank swerved from one side to another, dodging the boulders. Hank avoided hitting the boulders. It was tough tugging, but Hank did his best.
After dodging the last boulders, Hank finally reached the Big Harbour entrance. "Hooray!" cheered Hank and Chester together. Hank made it through the dangerous area.
After Hank managed to dock Chester, he raced back to the Great Ocean Dock and then fell fast asleep. That night, the other tugboats returned to the dock, surprised to see Hank still asleep.
"Look at Hank," said Foduck. "He must have a heavy load job today," said Emily. "We'll let him sleep all night," said George. "Uh, that's what we're going to do right now," said Theodore.
All the tugboats settled down in their places and fell asleep. In Hank's dreams, he was happy that he got some excitement after all. But he was still asleep to say so out loud!