In the Heart of the Sea
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The Essex whaleboats were hybrids-built for rowing but now adapted to sail-and the men were still learning how they handled. Instead of a rudder, each boat was equipped with a steering oar. This eighteen-foot lever enabled a rowed whaleboat to spin around in its own length, but it was not so effective in guiding a sailboat, and required the helmsman to stand at the cumbersome oar. At this early stage in the voyage, the whaleboats were dangerously overloaded. Instead of five hundred pounds of wha...ling equipment, each boat contained close to a thousand pounds of bread, water, and tortoises, and waves broke over the built-up gunnels and soaked the men. The boats were also without centerboards or skegs to help them track through the water, forcing the helmsmen to tug and push their steering oars as their little, deeply laden boats corkscrewed in the turbulent seas.
Each boat-crew was divided into two watches. While half the men attempted to rest-curling up with the Galapagos tortoises in the bilge or leaning uncomfortably against the seats-the others steered, tended the sails, and bailed.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The Essex whaleboats were hybrids-built for rowing but now adapted to sail-and the men were still learning how they handled. Instead of a rudder, each boat was equipped with a steering oar. This eighteen-foot lever enabled a rowed whaleboat to spin around in its own length, but it was not so effective in guiding a sailboat, and required the helmsman to stand at the cumbersome oar. At this early stage in the voyage, the whaleboats were dangerously overloaded. Instead of five hundred pounds of wha...ling equipment, each boat contained close to a thousand pounds of bread, water, and tortoises, and waves broke over the built-up gunnels and soaked the men. The boats were also without centerboards or skegs to help them track through the water, forcing the helmsmen to tug and push their steering oars as their little, deeply laden boats corkscrewed in the turbulent seas.
Each boat-crew was divided into two watches. While half the men attempted to rest-curling up with the Galapagos tortoises in the bilge or leaning uncomfortably against the seats-the others steered, tended the sails, and bailed.
What to read after In the Heart of the Sea?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Nathaniel Philbrick to read onlineMoreLess
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