The fog lifted just as we neared the channel, and we had a clear view on all sides.
We cast off the Danzig when fairly out of the Pacific.

During the two days the Variag had her in tow we maintained communication by means of a log line and a junk bottle carefully sealed.

Casting our bottle on the waters, we allowed it to drift along side the Danzig, where it could be fished up and opened.

Answers were returned in the same mail pouch.

One response was in liquid form, and savored of gin cocktail, fabricated by the American captain.
An hour after dropping the Danzig we stopped our engines and prepared to run under sail.