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1. Why is Aubrey and his crew marooned?

One hundred and fifty-seven British seamen are marooned on an unnamed island in the South China Sea. They are the survivors of the wreck of HMS Diane upon a submerged reef about a mile offshore.

2. Who are some of the main characters who are marooned?

Some of the men who are marooned include Jack Aubrey, captain; Stephen Maturin, surgeon; Nathaniel Martin, surgeon's mate; and Mr. Welby, Captain of Marines.

3. Why is the situation not as precarious as it could be for the marooned men?

The ship Diane's wreck was a drawn-out affair allowing for the salvage of many tools, some weapons, and various supplies; therefore, the men have the necessary supplies to live on and to build a boat to get them to Batavia.

4. What has Welby overdone in Aubrey's estimation, but why does Aubrey still admire the man?

The castaway's camp is well-organized after a plan devised by the canny Welby. Although Aubrey considers Welby's defensive breastwork and tactical improvements to be more than necessary, he admires Welby's efficiency and devotion.

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