The Onedin Line

A fatal accident involving the Helen May ship puts James Onedin in a difficult position.

As steam grows in popularity, sail appears to be in decline, and James is advised to invest in another steamboat.

After Jack Frazer's death, Elizabeth becomes instrumental in running the Frazer line.

When Elizabeth becomes head, several owners try to take advantage of her, and try to persuade her to join a cartel.

Baines and Onedin find an uncharted island.

Percy Spendilow is convicted of stealing; however Elizabeth refuses to believe that he is guilty.

When the Charlotte Rhodes gets stuck on a submerged wreck, Elizabeth sends a new tug to pull the ship to safety.

James wants to buy six ships that belong to Sinclair; a man that James discovers has huge gambling debts.

On a voyage home from Brazil, Matt takes over captaincy when Captain Baines is injured.