SS Flying Enterprise bobs helplessly on its side in stormy Atlantic seas in 1952

The transcript describes a series of events where a boat initially developed a 60-degree list due to bad weather, leading to the towline snapping. The situation worsened, and the boat was doomed to sink. The following day, the damaged boat was helpless, and the crew, Carlson and Dancy, decided to give up their efforts to save it.

What was the initial condition of the boat before the bad weather?

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What event caused the towline to snap?

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What does the phrase 'doomed to the deep sinks' imply about the enterprise?

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Describe the condition of the boat the following afternoon.

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What decision did Carlson and Dancy make regarding their struggle?

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