NCERT English Class 11 | Chapter 2 | We’re Not afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together | Summary

The first part of the journey up to Cape Town, which is about 1, 05,000 kilometers, went by quickly. They began to encounter strong windstorms on their second day out of Cape Town. The narrator was unconcerned about the windstorms. However, the height of the waves was alarming, reaching up to fifteen meters above the mainmast. On December 25th, the writer's ship arrives in the southern Indian Ocean, approximately 3,500 kilometers east of Cape Town. On the ship, the family rang in the New Year.

The waves were huge in size at the dawn of January 2nd. Unfavorable weather and large waves forced the sailors to reduce the ship's speed, lower the storm jib, and take other precautions. The danger was obvious enough that the sailors conducted a life-raft drill, attaching the lifeline boats and life jackets. At 6 p.m., the Wavewalker was jolted awake by a massive explosion, and the writer was thrown overboard. When another massive wave hit the Wavewalker, it was about to overturn when it was thrown upright once more. The writer was thrown back onto the deck, his head and ribs slamming against the Wavewalker's walls. Despite numerous injuries, the writer took command of the situation and decided to handle it alone. Larry and Herb began pumping the ship's water out.

The author was able to cover the gaps in the canvas and prevent water from entering the ship. Their hand pumps also stopped working, and their electric pumps short-circuited at the same time. Fortunately, the writer was able to locate a working spare electrical pump. Everyone was pumping, steering, repairing, and sending radio signals for help the entire night. After consulting the charts, the author discovered that He Amsterdam, a French scientific base, was their last hope.

Sue and Jon were seriously hurt. However, if they were all together, they were not afraid to die. Sue's head swelled, and she was suffering from a serious injury. Furthermore, the writer became even more determined to witness his children's bravery. They were finally able to touch the lie Amsterdam. It was a volcanic island with 28 residents who were eager to welcome them.

 

Conclusion of We’re Not Afraid to Die… if We Can All Be Together

To summarise, we are not afraid to die if we can all be together. In summary, the sailors' collective power of unity and unwavering confidence allowed them to survive and escape the jaws of death.

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