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“The Perfect Storm” Video Worksheet
1. Where were the fishing grounds that the Andrea Gail fished from for their first outing?
The Grand Banks
2. What was meant by a “turnaround”?
Come in, unload, and re-stock to go out again
3. What other expenses had to be paid from the price of the catch before the fishermen were paid a wage?
Gear, bait, tackle, fuel, food, operating costs, the
company
4. What were some of the duties that the crew performed while they were headed out to sea?
#’ed balloons, baited lines, maintain the ship (the ice
making machine)
5. What method of fishing was used by the crew of the Andrea Gail?
Long lining
6. What is meant by a rogue wave?
A wave that is 2-3 times the size of other waves.
Some may move in unexpected directions
7. Where did the Andrea Gail ultimately catch the greatest amount of fish?
The Flemish Cap
8. If they caught 60,000 pounds of fish at $3.50 per pound, how much is the catch before expenses?
60 000 pounds X $3.50 = $210 000.00
9. Why did the captain of the Andrea Gail make the decision to return to Gloucester rather than waiting
out the storm?
The fish would spoil if they stayed and they would
have lost the money the fish would have made