Episode from January 2, 1934 part of a serial with young Jim Ameche as Jack Armstrong the all American boy. The Penguin under the command of Captain Campbell has raced to rescue the crew of The Pelican. To make matters even more difficult as they arrived a fire broke out on The Pelican. Despite the best efforts of Captain Hans and his crew the fire has gotten out of control. The situation is desperate, the only way to save the crew is somehow to get a line to them.