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Dive into the gripping events of The Cay Chapter Two where a blackout envelops the island, disrupting daily life and revealing the harsh realities of war. Follow Phillip as he navigates the challenges of wartime disruptions and faces tough decisions that will shape his future.
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No single light could shine • blackout curtains
The thought of lake tankers, U Boat, Chinese crew and German soldiers
Next Morning • The Chinese crew refused to sail without naval escort • The refinery had to close down • Gas and oil could not go to England or African dessert • No activity at the bay for a week
Toward the End of the Week • The vegetables supply was running out • Grace’s used the shortage as an excuse to leave the island
February 21st • Chinese crew agreed to sail • Norwegian tanker headed for Willemstad was torpedoed
A day/ two later • Went to Schottegat to see S.S Empire Tern • Still there are empty tankers in the harbor • In they afternoon, Phillip and his father went to Punda to watch S.S Empire Tern sailing
Phillip understood that the meaning of war wasdeath and destruction
At night • Phillip’s mother decided to take Phillip back to Norfolk • Phillip father said that it was safe to stay in Willemstad
In April • Phillip was told that he was going to leave Curacao on Friday • Phillip was angry, he hated her mother • They boarded the S.S Hato