2. Facts we already know!
The circumstances surrounding the Fiery Star were rather eerie.
On the 19th of April 1865, the cargo of wool on the Fiery Star
burst into flames south of Cuvier Island. After four days, the
Captain and 78 passengers took to lifeboats.
THEY WERE NEVER SEEN AGAIN.
The Chief Officer and 17 crew members battled the fire on board
for three weeks until they were rescued 24 kilometers from the
Corormandel Coast. Half an hour later, the ship sunk.
3. What actions people took
The Captain and 78 passengers took to lifeboats.
The Chief Officer and 17 crew members battled the ship for
three weeks.
Loading the cargo of wool.
5. Negative/forgot/or
should have done
Should have had a morse code equipment on board.
Should have sailed with a companion ship.
Should have stored wool safely.
Should have had better fire fighting equipment on board.
6. Things I would do
differently
Send morse code for help.
Send up flares.
Store the wool safely.
Sail with a companion ship.
7. Take Action
I would send up flares and morse code the radio station, or
the companion ship.
