Prophet Without Honor

00:00:27 The Hall of Fame in New York City...

00:00:54 ...who was once branded deserter and traitor to his country.

00:01:17 The siren sea, that vast enigma whose call some men can never resist.

00:01:46 So in rapid chorus and with almost fabulous facility...

00:02:10 ...who had given up his seat in the crowded coach to a woman...

00:02:37 ...with the salt spray whipping your face.

00:03:02 But take heart, Matt Maury.

00:03:22 In that longitude and latitude.

00:03:51 ...who knows the way of the wind and the water.

00:04:25 But soon realizes that private shipowners are equally hidebound.

00:04:51 And again, women and children...

00:05:14 ...thus and so from there to here.

00:05:39 ...send out a ship to the spot on the map.

00:06:03 Too bad. You might have proved your case.

00:06:26 Recognition comes.

00:06:50 ...makes possible the laying of the transatlantic cable.

00:07:16 ...until Matthew Fontaine Maury...

00:07:39 ...his words of resignation from the United States Navy.

00:08:02 ...his name, his fame, and his great works for the benefit of mankind at large...

00:08:28 ...against the United States during the war.

00:08:59 You can go home now in safety, Matt Maury.

00:09:24 ...finishes his benevolent life.

00:09:49 ...to Maury, who saw their need.

00:10:19 So, Matthew Fontaine Maury...