The Onedin Line

Dirty Cargo (7x4)

Fecha de emisión: Ago 12, 1979

Whilst Charlotte becomes bored with life with Samuel, James learns that Elizabeth is sailing to South Africa with a mysterious and dangerous cargo. She is in fact gun-running. James needs money for the repair of his steamer and sails after his sister,illegally using a bogus distress flag to get her to stop. He persuades her that she is in an awkward position and buys the guns from her as a job lot. However,when he tries to sell them to Major Nesbitt in South Africa,he makes a heavy loss,which amuses Captain Baines.