CHAPTER XVI. WE ENCOUNTER A GALE

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# CHAPTER XVI. WE ENCOUNTER A GALE ## Overview "CHAPTER XVI. WE ENCOUNTER A GALE" is a chapter from the novel [Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas](arke:01KG8AJ7VM7B8YZ2568YF8PQ5J). It was extracted from the file [omoo.txt](arke:01KG89J1H7Y803CZ7X80F0QFHZ) and is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. This chapter spans from line 2029 to line 2118 of the source text. ## Context This chapter follows "CHAPTER XV. CHIPS AND BUNGS" and precedes "CHAPTER XVII. THE CORAL ISLANDS" within the narrative of [Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas](arke:01KG8AJ7VM7B8YZ2568YF8PQ5J). The novel itself is a work of adventure and travel, detailing experiences in the South Pacific. ## Contents This chapter describes the onset of a gale as the ship sails south towards Tahiti. The narrative details the changing weather conditions, the ship's response to the storm, and the damage sustained. Key events include the breaking of the main-t’-gallant-mast and a significant wave that washes over the deck, damaging the caboose (cook-house) and nearly sweeping the cook overboard. Despite the severity of the storm and the damage, the crew manages to repair the ship by the following morning, continuing their journey. The chapter is divided into two chunks: "Chunk 1" ([arke:01KG8AKTVZAWP2P5AB1PQ4ZVDJ](arke:01KG8AKTVZAWP2P5AB1PQ4ZVDJ)) and "Chunk 2" ([arke:01KG8AKTVZRNQ2WMGA99E4FY2N](arke:01KG8AKTVZRNQ2WMGA99E4FY2N)).

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CHAPTER XVI. WE ENCOUNTER A GALE