This is the story of a British ship-owning dynasty; of the lives, loves, struggles, successes and failures experienced by its members as they seek to cope with the impact of two world wars, the perils of the sea and the continually changing nature of their industry over four generations, covering a period from 1906 to 1980. Sit with them in their boardroom, walk the decks of their ships, feel the storm-driven spray on your face, all the while wondering at the courage and bravery of the men of Britain's merchant navy and the women they leave behind.