The Lifeboat Summary
Charlotte Rogan

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The Lifeboat Summary

Grace and 38 other people climb aboard Lifeboat 14 as it is launched from the sinking ship. At its helm is Mr. Hardie, a veteran seaman and the only crewmember among those on 14.

With 39 people on board Lifeboat 14 (alternately called "14"), Grace and the others are surprised to see how low in the water the boat is riding. It is only later learned that the size of the lifeboats were diminished in order to...

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