Quinton McHale

Quinton McHale is the Lieutenant Commander. A principal character of the series, he is also a former captain of a tramp steamer who is familiar with the South Pacific and is especially knowledgeable about the islands and natives around Taratupa, which often helps him in combat situations and makes him a favorite with the admirals (Borgnine actually served in the U.S. Navy during World War II). He is always unmilitary in many ways like his crew, and his (superior) and miltary rival that he and his crew hate the most is Capt. Binghamton (AKA Old Leadbottom).