Chapter 15: The Disaster
The white whale turned its attention to the Pequod itself. It charged the larger ship with tremendous force, striking the hull and causing terrible damage. The ship began to take on water, and panic spread among the crew.
Captain Ahab refused to abandon the hunt. He ordered the men to continue the chase even as the ship sank lower into the water. Some sailors obeyed, but others saw the madness in this order.
I watched in horror as the ship that had been our home for months began to sink. The white whale seemed to mock us, appearing and disappearing like a ghost as we struggled to survive.