Annemarie did not see the Rosens in the boat because they were actually hiding in the Johansen's boat, covered by a pile of fishing nets. They were being smuggled to safety by the Resistance to escape from the Nazis.
Uncle Henrik told Annemarie that the Rosens were hiding under the deck of the boat, so when she looked, she wouldn't see them. In reality, the Rosens were actually hidden in the secret compartment of his boat, smuggling them to safety from the Nazis.
The first thing Annemarie had to do after returning to her Uncle Henrik's house in "Number the Stars" was explain the events that had taken place when the Nazis stopped her and Ellen on their way to Uncle Henrik's boat.
Uncle Henrik said "Good girl, Annemarie" after she handed him the packet. He then added a reassuring pat on her head, showing his appreciation for her help and bravery.
Annemarie remembered the story of Little Red Riding Hood while on the trail to Uncle Henrik's boat. This story served as a comforting distraction and a source of strength for her during their dangerous journey through the woods.
On the trail to Uncle Henrik's boat in "Number the Stars," Annemarie remembers the story of Little Red Riding Hood as she walks through the dark forest. This fairy tale serves as a comforting and familiar story for Annemarie to hold onto during her journey to help her friend Ellen escape to safety.
Mrs. Johansen did not tell Annemarie the truth about what she was carrying to Uncle Henrik on the boat because she wanted to protect her daughter from the danger and implications involved in transporting Jewish refugees to safety during World War II. By keeping Annemarie in the dark, Mrs. Johansen shielded her from potential harm and allowed her to maintain innocence and ignorance about the dangerous mission.
Mama sent Annemarie and Kirsti to deliver a packet to Uncle Henrik's boat, the Ingeborg, which was docked at the Copenhagen harbor. They were instructed to take the scenic route along the seashore to deliver the packet discreetly.
The boat was just sit there wondering why.
Annemarie saw Sweden when she was at her uncle's house - he is a fisherman who lives near the ocean, and when Annemarie looked over the ocean she could see Sweden. This is right near the end of the book - when she brings the handkerchief to her uncle on his boat, she looks across the ocean and sees Sweden and realizes that is where he is bringing everyone.
The boat overtaking the other boat is the give way vessel.
Masbrough boat disaster happened in 1841.