"The 'Thor' will take up similar position, two miles off the port side
of the 'Hastings.'"
The three remaining torpedo boats were assigned to positions
corresponding on the starboard side of the "Oakland."
In this order the boats went ahead at a speed reduced to fourteen miles.
The front of the line extended over some ten miles; in reality the line
of vision extended much further than that. Unless the semi-submerged
derelict had moved much faster than such derelicts usually do, it was
difficult to see how the wreck could get through this line of
exploration.
Jack Benson pressed a signal that brought Hal Hastings up on deck.
"Rouse Eph and Mr. Farnum," ordered the young skipper. "We've got to
have all hands on, now. And call Lieutenant Danvers, also. He's not
allowed to help us, but he'll be anxious to see what is going on."
As soon as Eph Somers reached deck Jack Benson turned the wheel over to
him. Then the young captain got his marine glasses, stationing himself,
most of the time, beside the deck wheel.
"If it's in any way possible," muttered Jack, "I want to be the first to
sight that derelict.
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