Part 2 Chapter 13 Summary

The submarine is traveling south toward the South Pole on March 13. All over this arctic sea are icebergs. Aronnax describes their colors and effulgence. Sometimes the Nautilus has to pass through narrow openings to get through the field of ice blocks. It is very cold and there are only a few hours of darkness at night.

On March 18 the Nautilus is stuck in the "Great Ice Barrier." Aronnax is convinced they are "stuck in a vice" but Captain Nemo assures him that the ship can get through all the way to the South Pole. Aronnax says they need wings to fly over it. Captain Nemo replies they will go under it and what is impossible for a ship is not difficult for a submarine.

Aronnax enjoys watching the ship move through the waters. It is very cold inside and out. At...