Question

12 What was Jim thinking about when he concluded that "all these buccaneers were as callous as the sea they sailed on"?​

Answer 1

Answer: The buccaneers didn't care who they hurt, just as the sea will gobble up any ship, regardless of it's fame (e.g., Titantic).

Explanation: Definition of the word "callous:" "showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others."