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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Chapter 19 summary

Chapter 19 of 46 · Part 1 · 8 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 19, the Nautilus enters the dangerous Torres Strait and runs aground near Gilboa Island, where Captain Nemo expects the approaching full moon to raise the tide enough to release it. While the vessel remains stranded, Aronnax secures permission for himself, Conseil, and Ned Land to go ashore, giving their confinement a temporary break.

What happens

  1. Conseil offers New Year wishes and values the voyage’s discoveries despite their imprisonment.
  2. After crossing the Coral Sea, Nemo steers cautiously into the reef-filled Torres Strait.
  3. The Nautilus strikes a rock near Gilboa Island and remains stranded without damage.
  4. Nemo expects the full moon’s tide to free the vessel, while Ned urges departure.
  5. Aronnax obtains permission for a shore visit, and the three companions take guns and hatchets.
  6. Ned eagerly discusses hunting as their boat reaches Gilboa Island’s sandy shore.

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AronnaxNemoNed LandConseil

What to notice

Nemo minimizes the grounding rather than sharing Aronnax’s alarm. His reply captures his confidence that the vessel remains recoverable.

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What does Nemo expect to free the Nautilus?

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