Troubled Waters

You decide that it is not worth the time and effort to hunt such a beast, and continue on, relying what little rations you have and any fish caught as well. Your sailors are becoming very hungry and irrational as a result, but your navigator says you are only two or three days out from the colony. You have almost no food left, and your sailors are getting violent. One ship even put a man to death for trying to eat another man. You need to find a way to get more food, or get to Newfoundland faster. Suddenly, you spot a ship heading in the other direction (coming towards the fleet). It appears to be completely empty, with no one on board, and is somewhat damaged. It could have food and supplies on board, or it could be a bait ship used by pirates