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What was the name of the boat the family sailed on?
What was the name of the boat the family sailed on?
- Sea Explorer
- Ocean Voyager
- Wavebreaker
- Wavewalker (correct)
How long did the family spend honing their seafaring skills before embarking on their journey?
How long did the family spend honing their seafaring skills before embarking on their journey?
- 16 years (correct)
- 14 years
- 12 years
- 18 years
Where did the family encounter rough seas during their journey?
Where did the family encounter rough seas during their journey?
- Northern Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Southern Indian Ocean (correct)
What caused significant damage to the boat on January 2?
What caused significant damage to the boat on January 2?
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What problem did the family face with their hand pumps?
What problem did the family face with their hand pumps?
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What happened to the family's electric pump?
What happened to the family's electric pump?
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What does the story highlight about the family and crew?
What does the story highlight about the family and crew?
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Study Notes
- In 1976, a family set sail from Plymouth to duplicate Captain James Cook's round-the-world voyage.
- They had spent 16 years honing their seafaring skills in British waters and had a professionally built boat called Wavewalker.
- They took on two crewmen before heading to the southern Indian Ocean, known for its rough seas.
- They encountered strong gales and waves up to 15 meters high.
- On January 2, they faced a massive wave that almost capsized their boat and caused significant damage.
- The family and crew worked together to patch up the boat and pump out water.
- They faced more problems when their hand pumps blocked up and their electric pump short-circuited.
- They managed to find another working electric pump and were able to keep the boat afloat.
- The family did not give up and continued their journey around the world.
- The story highlights the resilience and determination of the family and crew in the face of extreme adversity.
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