An Ordinary Cargo Ship: 1
Jul 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1
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Summary
This episode introduces the extraordinary story of the cargo ship San Demetrio through the lens of a 1941 high court case. Young officer Arthur Hawkins bids farewell to his pregnant wife Maud amidst family disapproval of his Merchant Navy service, joining the San Demetrio which loads a dangerous cargo of aviation fuel in Galveston. As the ship prepares to join a large convoy for England, concerns arise over the inadequacy of their Royal Navy escort, hinting at the dangers ahead.Episode description
Young Deck Officer Arthur Hawkins (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) leaves his pregnant wife Maud (Nathalie Emmanuel) to join the San Demetrio. Shipping Manager Robert Dodds (Brian Cox) promises to keep an eye on Maud. Loading a vital and highly volatile cargo of Texas aviation fuel for the Royal Air Force, they set off in a convoy of other ships for England. On board is an American, Oswald Preston (Blair Redford). In the High Court in London, a court case starts.
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