American beachcomber and alcoholic coerced by Commander Houghton into becoming an Allied coast watcher. Initially reluctant, he is stranded on Matalava Island with hidden whisky caches. He rescues Freneau and seven schoolgirls, clashes with them over provisions, and eventually falls in love with Freneau. He arranges a radio marriage, repairs his boat to draw Japanese fire away from the refugees, survives his ship's destruction, and is rescued by a submarine.
Eckland is coerced by Houghton into becoming a coast watcher
They fall in love and get married
Helps the traumatized girl speak again
Befriends the outgoing tomboyish girl
Helps the girl overcome her crush on him
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