Critical reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Dialogue rather than action predominates in this film, and as a result it lacks the excitement and suspense expected in a war-time sabotage story. The comedy element is well to the fore, however, in the persons of Wally Patch and Ronald Shiner, who give excellent performances as the steward and cook of the ship. There is also competent acting from the rest of the cast." [3]
Kine Weekly wrote: "The story, which is written in a familiar 'who dunnit' vein, opens with promise, but dialogue quickly gets the upper hand. Many legitimate laughs but few thrills reward its strenuous labours. The action is anticipatory rather than actual. ... The yarn has a breezy opening and some good comedy intermissions, but there is not enough robust action to hold the interest while the sabotage angle is being established." [4]
Picturegoer wrote: "Unfortunately the dialogue is more pronounced than action. There is some good comedy, but the script does not give the artistes many opportunities. Comedy is well supplied by Wally Patch and Ronald Shiner." [5]
Picture Show wrote: "Although it is rather overloaded with dialogue, it is quite entertaining and the drama and suspense are well lightened with comedy provided chiefly by the steward and cook. Dave Hutcheson gives an agreeable performance as the captain, and the rest of the cast is good." [6]
TV Guide wrote, "The cast is handicapped by an uneventful, wordy script." [7]
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