The historical biographies of Joan's Great Great, and Great Gradnfathers, Eli and Edward, both Sea Captains, plus master ship builders and voyagers brings to life romance, dramatic family life, Atlantic Ocean, Great Lakes sailing adventures, whaling, voyage ship wreck, conflicting religious situations, local government corruption and murder. In addition Captain Eli's government commission to charter the Great Lakes and Captain Edward's Civil War service record under Admiral Farragut.