1917 9 June Tuesday - first attempted to get away at 8a but men did not finish work on boat till 6a + then had to get some rest + something to eat + after that have Mr Porsild come over + inspect engine. Then 2p. was set and Mrs Lindor + I were taken on board with one trips, but repeated trials failed to start the engine and at 3 o'ce a decoy consent for Mr P to come over again. This was going to take some time and Mrs L went ashore but I stayed on boat and read "Freckles". Mr P came, discovered the cause of the trouble with the mo- tor then L came on board again and we finally got away at 5.30p. Weather still overcast