Pompeii has been covered by ash from the volcano.

My uncle ordered the ships to be prepared.

My uncle was studying his books yesterday morning.

My mother kept checking the sky to see the new clouds forming.

My uncle read the letter and understood what it meant.

Many people have fled from Pompeii.

The eruption began yesterday.

Sadly, my uncle never returned from Pompeii.

The Roman ships were sailing towards the bay.

The Roman ships have sailed into the bay.