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It's two o'clock in the morning on the night of October 12, 1492. There's a lot of excitement aboard the ships. Land has been sighted and this time there's no mistake! You've made it across the ocean!
Night has fallen, so Columbus will sail along the coast until it gets light. Then he'll find a bay where the fleet can anchor. Meanwhile, you and Scarpio are sent up to the ship's bow. Your job is to keep a lookout for hidden reefs--mounds of earth and coral rock.
"Watch the surface of the water," Scarpio tells you. " If you see a thin line of white, that's waves breaking over rocks. Sing out, fast!"
You're curious. "What happens if we do hit a reef?"
Scarpio frowns. "That's serious. If this ship runs up on one, the hull could crack like an eggshell."
You try to stay alert, and stare into the dark. But you're tired after the long day. Soon your eyes feel heavy. Your head slowly begins to droop--
"Reef dead ahead!"
Scarpio's loud bellow can be heard all over the ship! The Santa Maria is in danger!
Men rush to the rail. Scarpio gives hand signals and the steersman yanks the tiller. The rudder swings. Slowly, the flagship turns. It glides past the reef, missing it by only a few feet.
That was a close call! But it ended safely, thanks to Scarpio.
You shake your head to clear it. You really have to stay awake. There are more hidden reefs out there. The ship may not be so lucky next time!
You stare into the darkness, watching and waiting. The minutes and hours tick by. When morning comes, what will you find?
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