About half or three-quarters of a mile ahead there was a point indicating the termination of the berg.

If the ship could be kept forging ahead she might possibly round the point and clear the berg in safety.
Tite communicated to the captain what he had seen, and his belief that the ship could be saved.

All hands now went to work cheerfully, clearing the deck forward of the ice that had accumulated there.

Then the fore-top-sail was clewed up, the spanker set, the yards braced up sharp, and the ship continued forging ahead with increased motion.

Every yard of distance gained was measured with a watchful eye, and increased the confidence of those on board.
"We shall save her yet, captain," said Tite, a smile of satisfaction playing over his face.