Date 22nd Dec 1940 Left Moorings or Slipway 3:30 am Returned 12 pm
Motor Working 8.5 Hours Wind South State of Sea Moderate
Explosives was seen 2 to 3 miles of Skirsa Head and boat went to investigate at 3-30 am, found no trace of anything but after searching over a wide area till daylight, found a parachute near Duncansby Head. Found no other trace, returned to harbour and moorings at noon.
William Mowatt
Motor Mechanic
