The prospect of safety lashed the worn-out crew to action.  By their combined efforts a fore-t’gallant spar was dragged to the spot where the broken bowsprit formed a secure support. With a hoarse "Yo ho!" the spar was thrust forward, and just as its weight was on the point of overbalancing the weight of the seamen on the inboard part, the extremity touched the edge of the rocks.  With another effort it was thrust securely on to the ledge, and the bos’n, with a line round his waist, crawled carefully ashore.