They sink one merchant marine ship, leaving a sole survivor, Jack Rawson (Roland Conway).
Jack is rescued from the fire and helps fight the Germans, inspiring some workers who have gone on strike to join in the battle.
The film was written by Barrett and Rock Phillips, a stage designer for J. C. Williamson Ltd who also appeared in the cast along with his wife Lily Rochefort.
[7] Shooting began in early 1917 with the co-operation of the Commonwealth Defence Department and the New South Wales Recruiting Committee.
[10] According to one account, despite generally positive reviews, the film was not a success at the box office, most likely due to war weariness of the public.