"Older" BOAC Captains steadfastly refused to talk on the HF when crossing the Atlantic ( or anywhere else necessitating HF comms. ) that was distinctly the F/O's job, but one of the more ameniable and friendly ones one day offered to pass the 40 deg West position report to Ocean Station Charlie, because that was done when in close proximity on VHF.
Unfortunately he had a stutter, but soldiered on to the embarrassment of his crew and finished with " Ch-Ch-Charlie, di-di-did you co-co-copy" ?
A languid American voice answered ... " Jeez, did we copy ? We've carved it into the
deck ! "