Then Frank began to descend the gang ladder.
Pomp followed him.
Soon they reached the bed of the ocean and stood upon the white sands.
Barney in the pilot-house watched them.
Frank started for the wreck and Pomp followed behind.
Both had axes in their belts and long knives.
These latter were for use in case they were attacked by a shark or any sea monster of that ilk.
Frank saw that the hull of the vessel was literally covered with seaweed and debris.
However, he was able with the aid of the electric light upon his helmet to read the name upon the stern:
“Donna Isabella.”