Fortunately , however , they found an anchorage where they were able to ride out the worst of the gale .
While the Frenchmen were still in that dangerous area , on 12 December a violent storm descended upon them , and both ships were nearly wrecked .
Fortunately , however , Frenchmen found an anchorage where Frenchmen were able to ride out the worst of the gale .
While the Frenchmen were still in that dangerous area , on 12 December a violent storm descended upon them , and both ships were nearly wrecked .