We Are Not Afraid To Die... If We Can All Be Together Class 11 | ANIMATED Full (हिंदी में) Explained

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A family faces a life-threatening situation at sea while replicating Captain James Cook's voyage, using their resilience and determination to survive the ordeal and reach safety. Despite facing strong winds and massive waves, Naret and his family work together to pump water out of their damaged boat and navigate towards a nearby island for salvation.

Insights

  • The family of Naret, including his wife Mary, daughter Suzanne, and son Jonathan, faces a life-threatening situation at sea, struggling to survive by bailing water and using pumps when their boat, Wave Walker, sustains damage in the Indian Ocean.
  • Naret demonstrates exceptional leadership and determination by carefully calculating their location, making critical decisions to ensure the safety of his family, such as not putting up the sail to avoid damaging the boat and using an improvised sea anchor to stabilize it, all while reassuring his children and navigating through treacherous conditions.

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Recent questions

  • Who are the main characters in the story?

    Naret, Mary, Suzanne, Jonathan

  • What challenges do the crew face in the Indian Ocean?

    Strong gales, massive waves, boat damage

  • How does Naret navigate the crisis on January 4th?

    Calculates nearest island, pumps water for 36 hours

  • How does Naret ensure the safety of his family on January 5th?

    Uses sea anchor, reassures children

  • What emotional moment occurs with Suzanne in the story?

    Expresses love through handmade card

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Summary

00:00

Perilous Sea Journey: Family's Fight for Survival

  • Story titled "We are not afraid to die if we all are together" by Graydon Cook and Alan East.
  • Main characters include the narrator, Naret (37-year-old businessman), his wife Mary, 7-year-old daughter Suzanne, and 6-year-old son Jonathan.
  • Naret's family embarks on a sea journey to replicate Captain James Cook's voyage.
  • The boat, Wave Walker, is 23 meters long, 30 tons heavy, and resilient in rough weather.
  • First part of the journey covers 15,000 kms over 3 years from West Coast of Africa to Cape Town.
  • Crewmen Larry Vis Gill and Herb Cy Glar are hired for the Indian Ocean leg due to its challenges.
  • Encounter strong gales and massive waves in the Indian Ocean, leading to a life-threatening situation.
  • Boat sustains damage, water enters, and family struggles to survive by bailing water and using pumps.
  • A leak threatens the boat's integrity, with the family rotating to manage the crisis for 15 hours.
  • Naret calculates the nearest island, L'Amsterdam, 100 km away, as a potential salvation point.

12:15

Family's harrowing journey to safety at sea.

  • Naret and his family spend 36 hours pumping water out of their boat on January 4th, leaving only a few centimeters of water remaining.
  • Naret decides not to put up the sail to avoid damaging the boat due to high speed and water pressure, opting to move slowly but safely towards a nearby island.
  • Facing strong winds and large waves on January 5th, Naret reassures his children that they won't die, determined to reach the island.
  • Naret uses an improvised sea anchor to stabilize the boat, enduring a tense night with his wife as they fear the boat breaking.
  • Naret calculates their location in a vast ocean, realizing they are searching for a 65 km island within a 15 lakh km expanse.
  • Naret's daughter Suzanne expresses her love for her parents through a handmade card, showcasing her support during challenging times.
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