Ep. 16: The Nautilus heads to Atlantis while Jean confronts his father's legacy and Nadia comforts him.
Aired on August 24, 1990

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The Nautilus travels to the underwater graveyard of Atlantis to honor fallen comrades. Nadia questions why she was chosen to wield the Blue Water. Jean learns from Sonar Officer Eiko that her French ship was sunk by the Garfish, whose captain is his missing father. Traumatized, Jean discards his wrench and rejects invention due to technology's danger. Nadia feels sad and cheers him up by recalling their promise made in France. The episode concludes with Fait and his comrades being laid to rest in the soil, while Nadia cries on Jean's shoulder.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · The Nautilus visits an island where Jean meets Nadia and Grandis competes for Nemo's attention.
- Ep. 13 · Marie is urged to flee in this episode title.
- Ep. 14 · The crew ventures into Reef 64 to find a cure for Marie and Nadia's fatal tropical fever.
- Ep. 15 · The Nautilus Endures Mine Attacks and Fleet Ambush While Jean Mourns Fait
- Ep. 16 · The Nautilus heads to Atlantis while Jean confronts his father's legacy and Nadia comforts him.
- Ep. 17 · Jean Builds an Aircraft to Impress Nadia Despite Obstacles
- Ep. 18 · Captain Nemo sails the Nautilus to Antarctica to repair damage from Gargoyle while escaping a giant squid.
- Ep. 19 · Nemo shows Jean and Nadia his base, revealing an ancient whale friend and a future revelation.
- Ep. 20 · Jean's Glider Fails and Nadia Learns Electra's True Feelings