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    The story 'We're Not Afraid to Die... If We Can All Be Together' recounts the harrowing journey of Gordon Cook and his family as they attempt a round-the-world voyage, facing extreme weather and life-threatening challenges in the Southern Indian Ocean. After a catastrophic explosion on their ship, the Wavewalker, the family and their crew demonstrate remarkable courage and resilience in the face of danger, ultimately reaching safety on the volcanic island of lie Amsterdam. The narrative highlights the strength and optimism of the family, particularly the bravery of the children, which inspires the crew to persevere against overwhelming odds.

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    The story 'We're Not Afraid to Die... If We Can All Be Together' recounts the harrowing journey of Gordon Cook and his family as they attempt a round-the-world voyage, facing extreme weather and life-threatening challenges in the Southern Indian Ocean. After a catastrophic explosion on their ship, the Wavewalker, the family and their crew demonstrate remarkable courage and resilience in the face of danger, ultimately reaching safety on the volcanic island of lie Amsterdam. The narrative highlights the strength and optimism of the family, particularly the bravery of the children, which inspires the crew to persevere against overwhelming odds.

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    The story 'We're Not Afraid to Die... If We Can All Be Together' recounts the harrowing journey of Gordon Cook and his family as they attempt a round-the-world voyage, facing extreme weather and life-threatening challenges in the Southern Indian Ocean. After a catastrophic explosion on their ship, the Wavewalker, the family and their crew demonstrate remarkable courage and resilience in the face of danger, ultimately reaching safety on the volcanic island of lie Amsterdam. The narrative highlights the strength and optimism of the family, particularly the bravery of the children, which inspires the crew to persevere against overwhelming odds.

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    The story 'We're Not Afraid to Die... If We Can All Be Together' recounts the harrowing journey of Gordon Cook and his family as they attempt a round-the-world voyage, facing extreme weather and life-threatening challenges in the Southern Indian Ocean. After a catastrophic explosion on their ship, the Wavewalker, the family and their crew demonstrate remarkable courage and resilience in the face of danger, ultimately reaching safety on the volcanic island of lie Amsterdam. The narrative highlights the strength and optimism of the family, particularly the bravery of the children, which inspires the crew to persevere against overwhelming odds.

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    “WE’RE NOT

    AFRAID TO DIE…”
    IF WE CAN ALL BE
    TOGETHER

    SUBMITTED TO :-Mrs. SUMEDHA KAPUR

    BY:- ANSH SHARMA

    CLASS:- 11 th C2

    ROLL NO. :- 4
    ABOUT THE
    WRITERS

    • Gordon Cook (born December 3, 1978, in


    Toronto) is a two-time Canadian Olympic sailor. He
    sails for the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. He is the
    son of Stephen Cook and Linda Cook. He had a
    great interest in writing stories too.

    •Alan East was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in


    2003 and has gained extensive experience as a
    litigator, manager and legal trainer. In 2010 Alan
    joined Coventry University as a Senior Lecturer in
    Law.
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    SUMMARY
    • The story, 'We're Not afraid to Die-if We Can All Be Together' is a story of
    extreme courage and skill exhibited by Gordon Cook, his family and
    crewmen in a war with water and waves for survival.

    In July 197 6, the narrator, his wife Mary, son Jonathan and daughter
    Suzanne set sail from Plymouth, England to duplicate the round-the world
    voyage, made 200 years earlier by Captain James Cook.

    They took the voyage in their professionally built ship, the Wavewalker,
    accompanied by two experienced sailors - Larry Vigil, an American and
    Herb Seigler, a Swiss, to tackle one of the world's roughest seas - the
    Southern Indian Ocean.

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     The first part of the journey, that is, about 105,000 kilometres up to Cape Town
    passed off very, pleasantly. On the second day out of Cape Town, they began to
    encounter strong gales. Gales did not worry the narrator. But the size of the
    waves was alarming - up to 15 metres, as high as the main mast.

    • On 25th December, the writer's ship was in the southern Indian Ocean, 3500
    kilometres to the east of Cape Town. The family celebrated their new year on
    board the ship.

    • At dawn on January 2, the waves were gigantic. Unfriendly weather and


    gigantic waves compelled the sailors to slow their speed, drop storm jib and
    take other precautions.

    • The danger was so obvious that the sailors completed life-raft drill, attached
    lifelines and life jackets.

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    • Suddenly at 6 pm, a tremendous explosion shook the Wavewalker and


    the author was thrown overboard. The ship was about to capsize when
    another gigantic wave hit it tossing it upright once again. The author
    was thrown back onto the deck, his head and ribs smashing against the
    walls.

    • In spite of his injuries, the narrator took charge of the situation.


    Somehow he found the wheel, lined up the stem for the next wave and
    hung on till Mary appeared and took charge of the wheel. Larry and
    Herb started pumping out water like madmen. The whole starboard side
    bulged inwards. The narrator managed to cover canvas across the gaps
    to prevent water from entering the ship. Then came more problems.
    Their hand pumps stopped working and electric pumps short-circuited.
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    • Fortunately, the narrator found a spare electric pump under the


    chartroom that worked. The entire night was spent in pumping,
    steering, repairing and sending radio signals. The narrator checked
    charts and calculated that lle Amsterdam, a French scientific base was
    their only hope.

    • Sue and Jon were injured but they said that they were not afraid to die
    if they could all be together. Sue's head was swollen and she had a
    deep injury. The narrator became more determined seeing his
    children's courage. Finally, they reached lie Amsterdam, a volcanic
    island where they were welcomed by 28 inhabitants.

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    • Thus, the collective strength and never failing optimism of the sailors
    made it possible for them to come out of the jaws of death. Though
    Jonathan and Suzanne did not do anything to save Wavewalker but
    their courage, forbearance, faith and optimism gave extra strength and
    persistence to the narrator and his team. The bravery of the strong-
    willed children is noteworthy in the story.

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    Thank you

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