A small boy who grew up in the streets of Boston had a dream. That dream was to be the captain of a fine trade ship from England called The Mermaid. It was his father's ship. Not everyone's dreams come true. His life was never one of rainbows and happiness. Things happen in the early years of his life, but that doesn't stop him. After he finally get's a ship, he's attacked by Pirates, who give him the choice to join them, or get thrown overboard. Will he join them, or will he take his chances with the Sharks... You'll have to turn the page, and find out.