Question

You are traveling north by boat up the Atlantic Coast when you notice some land ahead. After checking a map, you tell the captain that the land is the Rockaway Peninsula. The captain decides that she will steer the boat through the water between the peninsula and the mainland to save time. Explain to the captain why this is not a good idea.

Answer 1

It is highly likely that when traveling through a Peninsula, you will run into shallow waters. These shallow waters are highly dangerous for ships to pass through as the ship can get caught on the rocks, causing massive damage. If this damage is significant, it can lead to a massive oil leak, bringing even more risks to the local environment. It is preferred that you take the safer route and it takes longer than taking a short cut.