In the midst of World War II, tugboats embark on perilous salvage missions, vulnerable to enemy fire due to their limited armament. The tugboat crews, including Captain David Ross, a former American military man, face a precarious existence, often struggling with deep-seated emotional issues. As David navigates his new role, he is mentored by Captain Chris Ford, who shares a flat with the reclusive and beautiful Stella, an Italian-Swiss woman who has been cared for by a long line of tugboat captains.
The Key
A group of brave British tugboat captains embark on perilous salvage missions during World War II, dropping subtle hints with each successful operation that ultimately converge at a mysterious apartment in their home port, where a crucial clue awaits in the hands of a Swiss-Italian widow.
