David McCullough and his faithful dog Laddie leave Ireland to make a new home in the American colonies in the late 1700s. It is exactly the right time and place for Davey to have the greatest adventure ever. As a Captain on a fast little sailing ship, he captures ships from England helping the American colonies to win the war.
It is the late 1700's. David McCullough is a young man seeking adventure. He and his dog "Laddie" sail from Ireland to make a new home in the American colonies. It is exactly the right time and place for the adventure of a lifetime. Davey and Laddie sail the notoriously fast ship "The Rattlesnake" through dangerous waters to capture English ships during the American Revolution. They become a valuable asset to the colonies in their fight for freedom---a true story of courage and heroism.