Frank quickly repaired the slight damage to the electric light apparatus. Then he turned on the searchlight.
The region about was plainly illuminated, and it was seen that a great change had taken place in the bed of the ocean.
In places it had been upheaved by the mighty forces of Nature, and vast ravines were created.
All gazed in the direction of the treasure ship, and gave a start of surprise and dismay.
“My goodness! What has become of it?” asked Von Bulow.
Captain Bell looked aghast.
“It has gone!”
“Disappeared!”
“Not a trace remains.”
This was true.