Hard times have come for the good-willed Caribbean governor, Sir Francis. Creditors are knocking on his door and marrying off his daughter, Catherine, seems to be the only option left to pay off his debts. Not too keen on the prospect of an arranged marriage, the resolute girl decides to take the matters into her own hands and save her family without forsaking her independence. Use her father's docks to start a profitable boatbuilding business in Port Royale - the most prized city in the whole Caribbean!