The 'Helen May is importing barrels of petroleum into Liverpool in thick fog....
The Onedin Line
Season 4 Episode 2: A Cold Wind Blowing
Steam is now in the ascendancy and sail looks as if it is danger of becoming obsolete. James' main rival Briggs is investing heavily in steam-ships and Elizabeth urges Frazer to build some more for him. Briggs also buys the 'Anne Onedin'...