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In Liverpool the Frazers combine to try and smuggle Jessop, who has been imprisoned and is now on the run, to Ireland. He is apprehended but they stand by him at court. The race between James and Daniel has begun, both captains having their wives on board. James reaches Foochow first but learns that Daniel aims to cut corners by using a second ship. However Daniel gets caught in the monsoons whilst Baines negotiates James' ship through them. Anne goes into labour as the Onedins approach Liverpool and James risks losing the race by breaking protocol and rushing her to the port without taking on board the pilot. However he is declared the winner but his joy is short-lived for Anne dies giving birth to their daughter.

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Gilmore Peter Gilmore - James Onedin
Anne Stallybrass Anne Stallybrass - Anne Onedin
Philip Bond Philip Bond - Albert Frazer
Jessica Benton Jessica Benton - Elizabeth Frazer
Howard Lang Howard Lang - Mr. Baines
James Hayter James Hayter - Captain Webster
Brian Rawlinson Brian Rawlinson - Robert Onedin
Mary Webster Mary Webster - Sarah Onedin
Michael Billington Michael Billington - Daniel Fogarty
Jane Seymour Jane Seymour - Emma Fogarty
Godfrey James Godfrey James - Jessop
Roger Hammond Roger Hammond - Mitchell
John Rae John Rae - Doctor
Ric Young Ric Young - Liu Chan (as Eric Young)
Arnold Peters Arnold Peters - Dr. Collister
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