Based on a true story it tells the amazing tale of 100 British soldiers, who battle against an overwhelming force of 4,000 Zulu warriors in the defence of Rorkes Drift.
The story narrates the misfortunes of a social outsider who tries to survive the hardships of immigrants in the United States. Veronica is the daughter of the owner of the land where Johnny works. In spite of social differences Johnny and Veronica become engaged. In the end Johnny finds out that he will have a son with another woman and decides to remain with her and begin a new life in another place.
A young man with dreams of sailing the open sea soon finds his wildest fantasies becoming reality as he hoists up the Jolly Roger and sets out on a series of swashbuckling Adventures in this seafaring tale of danger and excitement.