The Onedin Line

A Long Way Home (8x9)

Air date: Oct 26, 1980

Max Van Der Rheede is imprisoned and James is free. He beats Samuel to the contract of transporting nitrate and sets sail with his first cargo. Against his orders Margarita accompanies him. She is pregnant and eventually gives birth to a son. James is overjoyed. Elizabeth,on the other hand,receives distressing news. Daniel's ship has sunk returning to England and he has drowned,making her a widow for a second time.