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What caused Tami Oldham Ashcraft to lose consciousness aboard her boat?
What caused Tami Oldham Ashcraft to lose consciousness aboard her boat?
- A sudden illness
- An accident while trying to fix the sails
- The impact of the waves (correct)
- A collision with another vessel
Which part of Tami's boat remained intact after the hurricane?
Which part of Tami's boat remained intact after the hurricane?
- The rudder (correct)
- The radio
- The sails
- The motor
How long was Tami Oldham Ashcraft unconscious after the storm?
How long was Tami Oldham Ashcraft unconscious after the storm?
- 27 hours (correct)
- 24 hours
- 36 hours
- 15 hours
What condition did Tami experience upon waking after the hurricane?
What condition did Tami experience upon waking after the hurricane?
Which of the following items was NOT damaged during the hurricane?
Which of the following items was NOT damaged during the hurricane?
Flashcards
Hurricane
Hurricane
A violent storm with high winds and heavy rain that occurs in the South Pacific.
Sailing Boat
Sailing Boat
The boat that Tami Oldham Ashcraft was sailing on when the hurricane hit.
Wave Height
Wave Height
The height of the waves during the hurricane, measuring 50 feet.
Unconsciousness
Unconsciousness
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Rudder
Rudder
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Study Notes
Tami Ashcraft's Hurricane Experience
- Ashcraft, aged 23, was sailing in the South Pacific
- A violent hurricane hit her 50-foot (15-meter) boat
- Severe waves capsized the boat, knocking Ashcraft unconscious
- She awoke after 27 hours
- The boat righted itself, but the storm damage was extensive
- Sails were destroyed
- Motor was dead
- Radio was lost
- Only the rudder (ship steering mechanism) was intact
- Ashcraft suffered serious injuries and disorientation
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