Part 2 Chapter 20 Summary

The terrible storm has thrown the Nautilus off course. There is no hope anymore of Ned Land's escaping near the shores of New York. By May 15 they are near New Foundland. Under the sea they pass over telegraph cables laid between America and Europe. Aronnax describes how they were placed there.

On May 28 the Nautilus is near Ireland. It looks as if Captain Nemo is heading toward England. Aronnax wonders if they will travel the English Channel. During the entire month of May Aronnax is wondering what Captain Nemo is doing. He seems to be looking for a certain spot but perhaps is having a problem finding it.

Aronnax's guess is proving true in that he hears the Captain say the words, "It is here." Aronnax is on the platform with Captain Nemo, who goes below. The Nautilus submerges and goes...