From 1971 to 1980, millions followed the drama and spectacle of this lavishly-filmed television series following, the trials and triumphs, loves and betrayals, adventures and disasters of James Onedin and the great Onedin Shipping Line. Set in England in the 1860s when British naval strength was the envy of Europe this saga charts the fortunes of an ambitious clever and determined ship owner whose private life is more tempestuous than the seas he sails. As this 13 part series embarks it is six months since the death of Anne Onedin and young Leonora is about to find out how James is coping with her loss.