Season 5
(1977)
Cast
Episodes
When Troubles Come 0.0
June 26, 1977
Five years have elapsed. Onedin is a prisoner in a settlement in South America from where he is rescued by Captain Bain…
Rescue 0.0
July 3, 1977
James Onedin returns to Liverpool, his ships laden with grain from Turkey. The sale of this will pay off the interest o…
Coffin Ships 0.0
July 10, 1977
Five ships, all carrying iron plate, have foundered - people betting on the losses, including Mr. Dunwoody, Elizabeth's…
The Trade Winds 0.0
July 17, 1977
Having exposed Macauley's insurance scam James proposes to Letty, who accepts. Daniel also returns to Liverpool, now a …
The Stowaway 0.0
July 24, 1977
On the eve of his voyage to Montevideo Letty tells James she will marry him - in her own good time. She also gives Will…
Dead Man’s Cargo 0.0
July 31, 1977
Letty tells James she invested in William's steam engine project and he buys a flour mill in her name, sailing to Penns…
A Hard Life 0.0
August 7, 1977
William makes his peace with his parents but assures them that his interest in developing steam engines supersedes his …
The Hostage 0.0
August 14, 1977
James and Captain Baines sail to Palermo to pick up emigrants for America. Whilst James is ashore with his Sicilian age…
Uncharted Waters 0.0
August 21, 1977
James is importing jute from Scotland and is not happy to learn that Letty's mill-workers are repairing old jute sacks,…
A Close Run Thing 0.0
August 28, 1977
James and Letty are to be married on board ship by Captain Baines but this nearly does not happen when a group of shang…