Lt. Ward Stewart (played by Tyrone Power) is a protagonist in Crash Dive.
Transferred from PT boat command to the USS Corsair. Initially resents the assignment but bonds with Connors after combat. Takes command when Connors is wounded, sinking a Nazi Q-ship. Romances Jean Hewlett and leads a raid on a German base. Reconciles with Connors and marries Jean. Jean Hewlett (played by Anne Baxter) appears in Crash Dive.
New London school teacher and Connors' girlfriend. Meets Stewart on a train and begins a romance. Suggests marriage to Connors but ultimately marries Stewart. Lt. Cdr. Dewey Connors (played by Dana Andrews) appears in Crash Dive.
Captain of the USS Corsair. Initially clashes with Stewart but becomes friends. Wounded in battle, allowing Stewart to take command. Delays marriage for promotion but ultimately accepts Stewart and Jean's union.
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Characters
Lt. Ward Stewart
(played by Tyrone Power) — protagonist
Transferred from PT boat command to the USS Corsair. Initially resents the assignment but bonds with Connors after combat. Takes command when Connors is wounded, sinking a Nazi Q-ship. Romances Jean H...
Jean Hewlett
(played by Anne Baxter) — supporting
New London school teacher and Connors' girlfriend. Meets Stewart on a train and begins a romance. Suggests marriage to Connors but ultimately marries Stewart.
Lt. Cdr. Dewey Connors
(played by Dana Andrews) — supporting
Captain of the USS Corsair. Initially clashes with Stewart but becomes friends. Wounded in battle, allowing Stewart to take command. Delays marriage for promotion but ultimately accepts Stewart and Je...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Jean Hewlett → Lt. Ward Stewart
(Romantic Partner)
Jean Hewlett → Lt. Cdr. Dewey Connors
(Romantic Partner)
Story Analysis
A naval officer overcomes professional rivalry and romantic conflict while joining a submarine mission that ends in victory, sacrifice, and reconciliation.
