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On the return trip from Portugal James teaches Anne the rudiments of navigation. This comes in useful when James and several other crew members become seriously ill, due to rotten meat provided by Robert and which Anne throws overboard. Despite superstitious views that a woman on board brings bad luck, Anne works with the illiterate sailing master Captain Baines to read the charts and brings the ship safely home to Liverpool, where Robert is made to compensate the sick crew and Anne agrees to teach Baines literacy. Elizabeth is torn between two suitors, young sailor Daniel Fogarty and the dandified shipyard owner's son Albert Frazer.—don @ minifie-1

James Onedin proves himself to be a most astute businessman, in more ways than one. Not only has he managed to secure an exclusive shipping contract from the Portuguese wine merchant but has ensured that his brother Robert is the one responsible for his debts while he is away. On the voyage home, he also takes the opportunity to teach Anne the basics of navigation which come in handy when several of the crew, James included, come down with food poisoning. Between them, Anne and the First Mate Mr. Baines make a good team, once they get over their differences. Meanwhile, James' sister Elizabeth is expecting a visit from her suitor, Daniel Fogarty. He's not the only one interested in her however as she knows that Albert Frazer, the son of a local shipbuilder, is also interested. James' brother Robert begins to doubt the partnership they've signed.—garykmcd