Question

what did the author do to protect the ship when rough weather began​

Answer 1

Explanation:

(i) To protect the ship when rough weather began, the captain took the following steps (a) To slow the boat down, the captain dropped the storm jib and lashed a heavy mooring rope in a loop across the stern. (b) He then double lashed everything, and went through the life raft drill.

Answer 2

Answer:

• They attached lifelines and donned waterproof suits and lifejackets.
• After being hit by the first powerful wave, the narrator handed over her helm to Mary.
• He stretched the canvas and installed a watertight hatch cover over the gaping hole on the starboard side.

Explanation:

• The title of the story is 'Hornbill We’re Not Afraid to Die…if We Can All Be Together'
• To protect the ship when stormy weather began, the captain took the following steps.
• (a) To slow the boat, the captain lowered the storm jib and looped a heavy mooring line around the stern.
• (b) Then he double-whipped everything and did a life raft drill.

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