The film tells the story of the USS John Paul Jones, from its construction to a harrowing battle with a Japanese submarine. The crew includes Steve Boleslavski, a welder who reenlists as Chief Boatswain's Mate. After struggling through sea trials, the ship is assigned to the mail route, but is soon caught up in a desperate battle.
Destroyer
A World War 2 destroyer, deemed unfit for combat, is relegated to mail runs, only to find itself unexpectedly embroiled in a series of intense battles against Japanese aircraft and a stealthy submarine.