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1. What happened on March 4, 1973?

Maralyn left her watch on deck at 7 a.m. on March 4, 1973. As she put her hand on Maurice to wake him, they felt a crack and a jolt. They heard what sounded like a gun going off. Books fell off the shelves. Cutlery flew. The boat tore and splintered.

2. What damaged the boat on March 4, 1973?

A whale was next to them in the ocean. It twisted and writhed. It appeared to have risen from the depths of the ocean and broken the surface right under their boat, damaging it.

3. How was the boat damaged?

The whale caused a hole in the waterline near the gallery, measuring approximately 18 inches in length and 12 inches in width. Water poured through the floorboards and quickly rose to Maurice and Maralyn's knees. Cupboards sprang open, and their food and possessions bobbed in the water.

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