Several scenes from this episode feature prominently in the intro video. These include the scene with the rangers tied up and being forced to walk the plank, the scene where Chip saves Dale from a cannon that is about to fire, the scene is where Zipper attacks some pirates, as well as the scene where Chip and Dale scan the horizon from a big pile of garbage.
The seascape of the bay suggests that the Rescue Rangers are based in San Francisco.
First series appearance of creators Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove.
First series appearance of voice actor Frank Welker where he is uncredited with a role.
First series appearance of directors John Kimball and Bob Zamboni.