Absolutely love Master & Commander...

And yes, absolutely, it's Aubrey/Maturin's relationship that makes it more than just another Napoleanic era saltwater bromance.

Question [ahoy, major spoiler ahead!]: when Maturin spies the Acheron resting quietly in the far Galapagos harbor he pauses for a moment; does he consider just going about his business, saying nothing, or is he merely acknowledging the irony of the overall situation?