Meet Zachary Olason, a bad boy struggling on the brink of alcoholism. During the Great Depression, Zack loses himself and spirals into nights of debauchery, riots and drunkenness. His twin brother, Adam, thinks lowly of him as his entire family struggles to help him. Zack is determined to make a mess of his life until he meets a beautiful, petite woman, half Cree and part British who helps him grow into a better version of himself. Just as he thinks life is getting better, he sinks to the bottom of hell. The only way he sees out is to join the Canadian Navy. The Battle of the Atlantic will either teach him or break him.