The tree survived. It also survived the ship’s encounter with Tunisian pirates, a violent storm and, worst of all, a shortage of fresh water when the ship became becalmed in the Doldrums.
Puu elas selle üle, samuti nagu see elas üle ka laeva kokkupõrke Tuneesia piraatidega, metsiku tormi ja mis kõige hullem – mageda vee nappuse, kui laev ekvatoriaalses vaikusvööndis tuult ootama pidi jääma.