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  • The Onedin Line Loss of the Helen May (Season 4, Episode 1)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | Adventure, Drama, Romance

The Onedin Line

Loss of the Helen May (Season 4, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Adventure, Drama, Romance

The 'Helen May is importing barrels of petroleum into Liverpool in thick fog. A barrel is leaking and the ship explodes when a seaman, holding a lantern, investigates. Baines believes more effort should have been made to look for survivors...See moreThe 'Helen May is importing barrels of petroleum into Liverpool in thick fog. A barrel is leaking and the ship explodes when a seaman, holding a lantern, investigates. Baines believes more effort should have been made to look for survivors, Onedin insists there were none. One sailor, however, does survive, and gives evidence at the inquest. The ship was sailing too fast and the blame is attached to its dead captain. Elizabeth, meanwhile, learns that Albert has died in South America. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
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Director
Writers
Producer
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Bill Symon (as William Symon)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 25, 1976

Release date
Apr 25, 1976 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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4 nominations

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