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The Great Wide Sea Chapter 30 Summary

  • Ben wakes. Everyone else is already awake. He notices the water around them inside the cabin is about six inches deep.
  • Ben thinks they should load up the dinghy. He wonders where they should go, though. There's a small island in the distance, but a lot of obstacles that lie in the way.
  • He realizes their ship is going to sink eventually. They can't stay on board.
  • Ben steers the dinghy toward the island. He finds a beach on which they can land.
  • After that, Ben makes several trips back and forth between the boat and the island, getting supplies.
  • Meanwhile, on the island, Dylan and Gerry have been arranging a makeshift camp. Ben helps them build a tent.
  • They also put out a signal for help. These guys are halfway decent at survival stuff.
  • Finally, they build a fire and snarf some chili. They're beat.
  • As his brothers sleep, Ben walks around and contemplates his new situation. He feels lonely.
  • For a minute, he thinks about just walking into the sea. The feeling passes. Ben returns to camp.