A hundred years ago a seaman's life was full of danger, but Jim, thefirst mate on board the Patna, is not afraid of danger. He is young,strong, confident of his bravery. He dreams of great adventures - andthe chance to show the world what a hero he is. But the sea is noplace for dreamers. When the chance comes, on a calm moonlit night inthe Indian Ocean, Jim fails the test, and his world falls to piecesaround him. He disappears into the jungles of south-east Asia,searching for a way to prove himself, once and for all . . .
A hundred years ago a seaman´s life was full of danger, but Jim, thefirst mate on board the Patna, is not afraid of danger. He is young,strong, confident of his bravery. He dreams of great adventures - andthe chance to show the world what a hero he is. But the sea is noplace for dreamers. When the chance comes, on a calm moonlit night inthe Indian Ocean, Jim fails the test, and his world falls to piecesaround him. He disappears into the jungles of south-east Asia,searching for a way to prove himself, once and for all . . .
