Want to see near perfection

[EternalOptimist]

The Rapier didn't exactly cover itself in glory during the Falklands War.

Poor range, no proximity fuse and problems with it's IFF system.

Sea wolf

[TimberWolf]

I am sure the rope was pretty ridgid when the skipper was screaming "PORT, PORT, PORT"

Ah, steering from the rear, under tension, yes that would also work. In that case it looks like it was the rear tugboat at fault and who had to correct.