Captain Ambrose comes from a long line of distinguished sailorsbut is all too susceptible to seasickness After the war he buys himself a nautical command on shore a decrepit amusement pier at the British resort town SandcastleonSea whose prim town council has outlawed arcade games as a form of gambling Running the pier like a naval vessel the captains determination to make it a modern going concern meets steady opposition But with an unexpected new ally he pursues a remarkable scheme to liberate his ship from land authorities
