A small rescue ship discovers a drifting freighter in the English Channel, with only a small fire on board. Despite the crew's apparent abandonment, a lone first officer remains on board, and the salvage operator, John Sands, stays with him, grounding the ship. As the investigation unfolds, Sands is persuaded to keep quiet about his findings and allow the official inquiry to take its course.
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
A veteran merchant marine officer risks his own life to stay with his sinking ship, driven by a desire to uncover the truth and clear his name as he searches for the source of the suspected sabotage and works to salvage his reputation.
