Meantime , the guns were in readiness , though , owing to the San Dominick having glided somewhat astern of the sealer , only the aftermost could be brought to bear .
The boat was immediately dispatched back to pick up the three swimming sailors .
The guns were in readiness , though , owing to the San Dominick having glided somewhat astern of the sealer , only the aftermost could be brought to bear .
The boat was immediately dispatched back to pick up the three swimming sailors .