Adventures Of The Sea Hound 44-02-01 Mystery Cargo-Looking For Walden [Alf Taken Back to Ship]

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Adventures Of The Sea Hound – "Mystery Cargo-Looking For Walden"

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Air Date: March 2, 2026 (original air date: 44-02-01)
Main Cast: Captain Silver, Jerry, Alf (the Cockney Sailor), Tex, Kukai, Senor Cuesta

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Episode Overview

In this classic radio drama episode, Captain Silver and his companions persist in their pursuit of the elusive enemies Boom Boom and Eco, who have evaded capture in the South Pacific. The crew regroups in Ikique harbor after an intense but fruitless search, exchanges crucial updates, and investigates the connections between a mysterious insurance man named Waldman and recent hostile activities. Suspense, camaraderie, and intrigue define this installment, as the crew races against time to unravel the enigma behind a mysterious cargo and dangerous adversaries hiding in plain sight.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Developments

1. The Aftermath of the Chase (01:20–03:25)

• Scene Recap: The Sea Hound and its launch, the Sprayhound, return to Ikique harbor after exhausting their fuel and failing to catch Boom Boom.
• Captain Silver briefs the crew:

  "Well now, here's the latest communique. Right from the firing line. The warships have reached the position given them by Tex and they're combing the seas…" (02:41)

• The warships are scouring the area, but Boom Boom remains at large, thanks to his speedy craft.
• Alf offers context on the challenge of tracking Boom Boom, who "could have traveled 40 or 50 miles…" (03:13)

2. Plans and Orders for the Night (03:25–04:42)

• Captain Silver sends Jerry and Tex back to the ship for rest, planning to stay ashore for updates from Senor Cuesta.
• Alf volunteers to show the crew where to get petrol even at night (04:09).
• A mood of weariness after the night’s chase and buildup for what tomorrow might hold.

3. Alf’s Ship and Mystery Cargo (07:01–08:54)

• Alf is dropped off near his ship, "Larida," which is being loaded overnight with cargo.
• Questioned by Jerry and Captain Silver about the cargo, Alf feigns ignorance:

  “When we're in port, all I do is sleep aboard it. I don't pay no mind to what they're loading or unloading.” (07:18)

• The cargo is suspected to be copper ore ("Chili sends out a raft of it," Jerry, 09:04).
• Alf hopes to be heading to England–“home to me” after years away.

4. The Waldman Connection (05:06–06:08, 08:49–13:02)

• Discussion reveals Waldman is an insurance man in Ikique, possibly informing Boom Boom of ship movements ("An ideal spot for anyone who wanted to keep a raider informed about ship sailings,” Captain Silver, 05:53)
• At the dock, Alf recognizes someone matching Waldman’s description lurking nearby:

  “He looks like a cove named Waldman. ... The bobbies want him. ... He's a spy, that's what he is.” (12:15–12:29)

• Tension rises as Alf seeks to warn his crewmates and report Waldman’s presence.

5. Alf's Return and Suspicion (08:54–13:02)

• Back with his shipmates, Alf recounts his unexpected adventure with the Sea Hound team (“They sailed me 50 miles out to things—did they now?” 11:37).
• Hints of urgency as the "Larida" prepares to depart soon, fueling suspicion about its cargo and the possibility of sabotage or espionage.
• The episode ends with pragmatic goodbyes and Alf caught up in the escalating espionage drama.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Captain Silver on the challenge of pursuit:

  “They've got a difficult job trying to run down a small boat that has the whole Southern Pacific to hide him.” (02:53)

• Alf on the cargo:

  “When we're in port, all I do is sleep aboard it. I don't pay no mind to what they're loading or unloading.” (07:18)

• Jerry, representing the crew's curiosity and resolve:

  "If we ever meet him again, we'll turn him over to the police." (09:52)

• Alf, on Waldman:

  "He looks like a cove named Waldman. ... The bobbies want him. ... He's a spy, that's what he is." (12:15–12:29)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:02: Alf on Boom Boom's escape potential
• 04:09: Alf offers to find petrol and is dropped off near his ship
• 05:45: Who is Waldman? The spy suspicion explained
• 07:18: Questions around the mysterious cargo
• 09:04: Cargo speculated to be copper ore
• 12:15–12:29: Alf spots Waldman, raises the alarm

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Tone and Atmosphere

• The dialogue is lively, filled with seafaring camaraderie and Cockney humor courtesy of Alf, balanced by the tautness of a wartime espionage drama.
• There’s a blend of weary realism and determined optimism as the crew faces disappointment but resolves to continue the chase.
• The episode ends on a cliffhanger, as the crew’s concerns over Waldman, a suspected spy, and the mysterious ship's cargo remain unresolved, promising more intrigue in the next installment.

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Final Thoughts

This episode masterfully blends naval adventure with hard-boiled wartime suspense. It highlights the wartime reality of constant vigilance, the challenges of sea-based espionage, and the importance of every crew member’s role—whether it’s tracking down fuel in the middle of the night or recognizing a treacherous face on a crowded dock. As the mystery cargo sets sail and Waldman slips through the shadows, listeners are left eager for the next episode’s revelations and confrontations.

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Transcript

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

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[Jerry]

The.

[Narrator]

Blue network presents the adventures of the Sea Hound with Captain Silver and Jerry. As the wily commodore Boom Boom eluded our Sea Hound friends again Yesterday we heard how Tex and Kukai pursuing him in the Sprayhound. The ship's launch were forced to abandon the chase because their gasoline supply was exhausted. Captain Silver and Jerry with Alf the cockney sailor, picked him up in the Sea Hound and started back for Ikique still hoping that swift Chilean battleships converging on the scene might yet capture Boom Boom and Eco the Jap wrestler. Well now it's nearly 3 o' clock in the morning and the scene is again Ikique harbor. With her tanks replenished from the Sea Hound stores, the launch lies alongside the big catch as if ready to start for shore. Jerry, Tex and Alf are on board. And there's Captain Silver just appearing up the companionway. He runs across the deck and leaps onto the sprayhound.

[Captain Silver]

All right, go ahead, Tex.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Did you call?

[Jerry]

Send your foes there. Captain Silver, what do you have to say?

[Captain Silver]

Just a moment, Jerry.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Wait til I get settled here. Ah, there.

[Captain Silver]

Well now, here's the latest communique. Right from the firing line. The warships have reached the position given them by Tex and they're combing the seas in a southwesterly direction.

[Jerry]

Golly, we knew that. Have they sighted Boom Boom?

[Captain Silver]

No, no, not yet, Jerry. Aw gee, don't be so impatient. They've got a difficult job trying to Run down a small boat that has the whole Southern Pacific to hide him.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Captain's right Hill. Why, they were swinging those searchlights all around us. Not one of them decided to guy

[Jerry]

or me in the airtight. But we knew that an hour ago

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

that you reached the spot where you were.

[Jerry]

And still they haven't found Boom Boom.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Don't forget, Ear. In an hour, Boom Boom could have traveled 40 or 50 miles. That aircraft of his' n was fast. Just as fast as a spray arm. Well, let's not give up Pope just yet, Sheriff.

[Jerry]

Golly, if he gets away again.

[Captain Silver]

Then he'll have to be found again. That's all, Tex.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Escape. Cooper, as soon as you put.

[Captain Silver]

I want you and Jerry to go back to the ship and turn in. It's almost 3 o' clock in the morning.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

You want to stay ashore, Captain?

[Captain Silver]

Yes, yes, I am, Jason. I'm going up to Senor Cuestas and keep in touch with the chase after Boom Boom.

[Jerry]

Jiminy Crickets. Can't I go Captain Silver at three

[Captain Silver]

o' clock in the morning? Oh, no, Jerry. No. I want you to go back to the Z is and get what sleep you can. It's too late for you to be up.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I'll see that he hits his punch cap. Gone at you some more? Shut eye myself. Got their spell I had riding back to the harbor here, warrant.

[Captain Silver]

No more than I'm still rocking a little. Well, next time you'll remember to watch the gas tank.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I'm gonna load this critter up to our scupper first thing in the morning, Captain. Sewers. Say, matey. Yeah? I know there's a place that can get petrol the old blooming night. Where? Right next to where my ship is docked and loading. I'll take you there if you like. Sure, sure. And then we can drop you right alongside your ship. Which way is it? Just beyond La Ina wharfing. Oh, that's easy. We'll put Captain Silver ashore and then we'll take you around there. Thanks, matey. I'll show you where you can get the petrol. Oh, Romy, what a night it's been.

[Jerry]

I bet you never expected to go to see again tonight.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

D you then? I didn't, matey. I'm only sorry we didn't catch the bloke. That eco. Now, he turned out to be a one, didn't he?

[Captain Silver]

Well, you've been a big help to us tonight, Al. And a big help to the war too, eh? I mean, by linking up Boom Boom and Waldman, it's Walman undoubtedly who has been tipping off Boom Boom about ship sailings out of ik.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Right, Me Pink. Maybe I saved me own nick. Maybe the Blighty would have attacked us when we sailed. When are you sailing, Al? In a day or two. She's loading now.

[Jerry]

Captain Silver.

[Captain Silver]

Yes, Jerry?

[Jerry]

Did Senor Quest to say anything about

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Waldman when you talked to him?

[Jerry]

Did they catch him?

[Captain Silver]

No, he didn't say anything. Jerry and I Queen forgot to ask him. I was far too interested in hearing the latest about Boom Boom. Oh, they probably pick Waldman up by now. TK Is not a very big place. Police know every corner.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Who is this dwarf walled man in here? And why were they all so surprised when I said I'd seen it with ECO and the bloke what tried to shoot you? Captain Silver.

[Captain Silver]

Why, he's an insurance man here in iquique, Al. Marine insurance. That means he insures ships and the cargo's on ship.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Yes, yes, on that.

[Captain Silver]

An ideal spot for anyone who wanted to keep a raider informed about ship sailings. Probably knew about nearly every ship that came into the harbor here. And his work made it easy to find out about the rest.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Here we are, Captain.

[Captain Silver]

Oh, fine, Tex. Don't bother to tie up. Just pull alongside the wharf. I'll manage to climb up.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Aye, aye.

[Captain Silver]

After you drop Al for the ship, you and Tex go back to the sea on turn in, Jerry.

[Jerry]

Yes, sir. But how do you get back on board?

[Captain Silver]

Oh, Senor Quester can always get me lunch. Well, I'll say good night, Al.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Good night, Captain. I'm pleased to have met you.

[Captain Silver]

Come aboard whenever you like, as long as you're here.

[Jerry]

Thank you, sir.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

All right, Captain, you can make it now, I think. All right.

[Captain Silver]

Thanks, Tex.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Yeah, okay. Good night, then. Go ahead.

[Captain Silver]

Be on board.

[Jerry]

Good night, Captain. Good night, Captain Silver.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Which way now to the end of the dock, matey, and turn to port. We ain't far. Okay.

[Jerry]

Sit up here, Al. There's plenty of room.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Thank you, matey. Here, here.

[Jerry]

Rub right down.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Ah, thanks.

[Jerry]

So you don't know just your ship is selling, huh?

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Win a day or two, the mate says. Won't be long. They're loading her now.

[Captain Silver]

What's your cargo, partner?

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I don't know. Huh. When we're in port, all I do is sleep aboard it. I don't pay no mind to what they're loading or unloading.

[Jerry]

Well, where are you going when you leave here, Al?

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I don't know that either. They don't usually tell us till we will out to sea, and sometimes not even then. However, the wireless operator aboard is my friend and he says he's heard rumors we have our own for home. England, Macy. That's home to me. It'll be the first time in two and a half years. I hope I gets time to run up to London and see my old woman. This way now. That's right, Macy. The Larinda's just beyond the wall.

[Jerry]

What's the name of your ship, Al?

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

The Larida. It's a Spanish name. Ah, she's owned off and off by some corf here in iquique and a British line. You'll see her in a bit. You see where those lights are shining beyond the edge of the dock?

[Jerry]

Uh huh.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

And that's where she's moored. You'll see her now. Wait a bit. Oh, blimey.

[Captain Silver]

Oh.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

What's the matter? They're still loading her. You must have been working all night. Hey, that or some kind of loading money. We'll be putting out soon or my name ain't spitted. That's why they've been working all night. I think we are two hours. Then. Where do you want me to put you ashore? Well, there's a nice place just beyond the ship here. Cut across her bow and turn in. And the petrol plate is right there, Steve. Okay.

[Jerry]

I wonder what kind of ore that is they're loading.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I don't know, Mason.

[Jerry]

What do you think it is, Jack?

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Oh, on earth would it be? Copper, you think? I've always heard they load a great deal of copper in it. Copper?

[Jerry]

Why, sure, that's what it is. Copper ore. Chili sends out a raft of it. Captain Silver told me.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Look over there, matey. See? Huh? You can put me ashore right there where you see that landing stage. And your petrol place is right there. Oh, yeah.

[Jerry]

You better cut the motor, Tech.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Yeah. Well, I guess it's all ashore. That's Coyne ashore. I say good night now, mate, so you needn't wait at the landing stage. Good night, Jerry.

[Jerry]

Good night, Al. Gee, I'm glad we bumped into you.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I'm glad to have met you too. Good night, sailor. Good night, Al. I hope you have better luck the next time you meet Seac. Yes. All my hopes is that there'll be a next time. If when he tries that home in the eye business again, I'll smack him down just like Captain Silver does.

[Jerry]

If we ever meet him again, we'll turn him over to the police.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Who's that? Ah, somebody there on shore?

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Well, I knows him. He's a mate of mine. On the Lareda. Ahoy, Max. Re.

[Jerry]

Gee, sounds like he wants you on shore.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Well, I'll soon be there.

[Jerry]

I'll go for it and make us fast.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Don't think of it, matey. I can offer shore. I'll go for it. You just snow her up to the landing stage and I'll off all. Hello. I see you. Good night. All right, Al.

[Jerry]

Good night, Alfred. Smooth, darling.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Thank you, matey. Help me. Where have you been? Max and me have been looking everywhere for you. Hello, Maxweenie. I've been having a bit of a joy ride. Oh, and who might your friends be in the elegant lodge? They're from that beautiful ketch in the harbor. The tea anne. Oh, you mean the private yachts. Oh, consorting with the idle rich area. You know that. We almost sailed without you. Sailed without me. Why, they're still loaded. The last load they'll load this trip. We're sailing in three hours, perhaps two. And every mother's cell of us is due aboard immediately, if not sooner. All right, mate. Now, tell me, did you have a good time aboard that yacht? Did they wine you and dine you? Whine and dine me. Feel that dam for me. They sailed me 50 miles out to things. Oh, did they know? Perhaps you'll be after telling me. Why, yeah. Let's have a bit of a wet and then I'll tell you the whole story. Well, bar is after waiting for us at the wine shop up the street of it.

[Captain Silver]

Come along.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Now, which pub is it? Here, Here, this way. This way. Now, be at the start in your story. How do I like see you get aboard that private yacht? Well, I'll tell you how we die Happened. And it's gospel, matey. It's gospel. I happened into the restless tonight. You mean the man that threw McGovern? The same. Oh, shoot. The whole waterfront is talking to nothing else. Well, as I say, I happen in there. Wake it. Hey, hey, hey, hey. What are you going after? Let me go. Let me go. Where are you going? I want to get a look at that chat across the square.

[Captain Silver]

Where?

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

I don't see anyone. Why don't you let me go? Come here. Now he's turn down that alley and I'll never find you. He's a crazy ass. Who is the lad? He looks like a cove named Waldman. Huh? The bobbies want him. Waldman.

[Narrator]

Waldman.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Who's he? He's a spy, that's what he is. What now? I got to tell my pals. Let him let me go. Your daughter. Oh, come on.

[Jerry]

So they didn't win you in, Dan.

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[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Well, you're as dunk is a lord. Let me go. Let me. Come here. You just show your toad. Show your toad. Spike. Somebody named Wardman. Why, you're good. Come, Morphin.

[Jerry]

Let me go.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Yeah. You'll come along with me. Now, between Sparks and myself, maybe we can sober you up enough to get you aboard. Come on. Come on. Come on.

[Narrator]

Come on.

[Alf the Cockney Sailor]

Come now, now. Come on.

[Jerry]

Let me.

[Narrator]

Did Alf the cockney sailor really see Senor Waldman lurking about the waterfront? But that means the police have so far failed to find him. And what is his business? Near the freighter being loaded with a cargo of copper ore. There's more excitement coming, so maybe you'd better tune in tomorrow for the further adventures of the Sea Hound. Until tomorrow, then. As Captain Silver says, smooth sailing. The adventures of the Sea Hound are written by Frank Dom, the director of Cyril Armbrucher. And the program comes to you from New York. There's a job for you in Navy blue, and it's a mighty important job to release fighting sailors for active combat duty. Thousands of women are urgently needed now in the wave. They're needed to perform behind the line tasks like map making, camouflaging, parachute rigging, aircraft instrument maintenance and many other jobs that must be done to win this war. The pay is excellent and attractive. Uniforms are provided without charge. Specialist schools will train you for jobs that may lead to interesting careers after the war. Any American woman between the ages of 20 and 36 with at least two years of high school and with no children under 18 is eligible for enlistment. Apply today at your nearest Navy recruiting station or Office of Naval procurement. The illustrated booklet, the Story of you in the Navy will give you the complete story of service in this branch of the Navy. Right to the waves, Washington, and ask for a copy. This is the Blue Network.

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