Acting Lieutenant Hornblower attempts to study for his promotion examination, but becomes distracted by the serious supply problems that face his crew.
Horatio Hornblower
Sir Edward Pellew
Captain 'Dreadnought' Foster
Tapling
Bunting
Lieutenant Bracegirdle
Captain Hammond
Mathews
Finch
Styles
Oldroyd
Master Bowles
Midshipman Cleveland
Clerkly Officer
Steward
HM Consul Duras
Commander Morris
Spanish Captain
