Date    21st January 1940  Left Moorings or Slipway 6-30 am Returned 2 pm

Motor Working    8     Hours             Wind   South                State of Sea Fine

Coastguard reported vessel, unknown, sinking 22 miles S of Wick. Lifeboat proceeded to sea and on reaching vicinity was informed by admiralty vessel that Danish steamer Telka had sunk and crew picked up by Norwegian steamer Iris. Returned to harbour and moorings.

William J Mowatt

Motor Mechanic