The author explains the past experiences of the Andrea Gail and says that although there were alterations done to the boat, it is still dependable. Also, the author expresses the dangers that are associated with sea water that floods the deck of ships. In the present days of the Andrea Gail, Billy Tyne, the captain of the ship, is now catching large amounts of fish after three weeks of rather thin fishing. After catching about 40,000 pounds of swordfish (worth about $160,000), Billy Tyne decides that he has caught enough fish and sets his sights on going back to Gloucester. Lastly, at the end of the chapter it alludes to bad weather that is going to happen along the Andrea Gail's path.
In this chapter, it explains regulations that ships must comply with before embarking on their voyages and shows that great care is taken when these vessels are created. Also, it demonstrates that fishing is about luck because after catching little fish for three weeks, Billy comes across large amounts of fish and meets his quota within a week. Lastly, the warning of the bad weather that is approaching foreshadows that the Andrea Gail will get caught in the storm and face great difficulties.
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