"If nothing gives way, there is a chance." "If we settle into the sea, do you think that with our damaged floats we can drive ashore without breaking up ?" "I do not, my Captain.

There is a heavy sea running, and the surf is bad on the beach.

This Rio de Oro coast is cruel.

Have you our exact position ?" "Almost exactly on the Tropic of Cancer, half-way between Cape Bojador to north of us, and Cape Blanco, to south." "Yes, I understand.

That brings us to the Tarmanant region of the Sahara.