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During the year 1866, some ships spot a mysterious sea monster. The US government assembles an expedition in New York City to find and destroy the monster. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist and narrator of the story, receives an invitation to join the expedition which he accepts. Canadian whaler and master harpoonist Ned Land and Aronnax’s manservant Conseil are also brought aboard. The expedition departs Brooklyn aboard the US Navy frigate Abraham Lincoln and travels into the Pacific Ocean. After a long search, the ship finds the monster and then attacks the beast, which damages the ship’s rudder. The three men find themselves on top of the mysterious creature, which is actually a submarine vessel. They are taken on board and placed in a cell. They meet Captain Nemo, the commander of the vessel, the Nautilus. He tells them they can stay on board the ship and enjoy freedom so long as they return to the cell if asked. Captain Nemo treats the men, especially Aronnax, very well. They spend their time observing sea life through the windows. Aronnax studies and writes about everything he sees. The men experience many exciting adventures. They hunt in underwater forests, visit an island with angry natives, visit the lost city of Atlantis, and fish for giant pearls. However, they also encounter some distressing events.