Date 23rd August 1940 Left Moorings or Slipway 10-40 pm Returned 9 am
Motor Working 10 Hours Wind NWest State of Sea Rough
Launched on hearing ship on fire 10 miles SE, saw two ships ablaze and stood by nearest vessel "Beacon Grange" which was steaming towards land, when she got fire under control we put back to search for two boats from the other vessel then burnt out. Searched till 5 am and found no trace, returned to harbour 9 am.
William J Mowatt
Motor Mechanic
