At sea, a scientist named August brauer describes a large, prehistoric-looking creature with a long head and a flat skull. The creature's name is "Queensland," which means "terrifying sea monster." The scientist says that the creature is about 65 feet long and has four webbed limbs. The skull is about 15 feet long. The scientist tells the captain of the expedition, Donovan, that he has brought all the necessary equipment for the search for the creature. Donovan says that his men are afraid of what they will find up there.