56 The Frederick Gerring, Jr. 



Q. The sea does wash over it, does it not ? A. It sprays over 

 it in storms, no doubt. 



Q. Will you say that the sea never washes over it ? A. I could 

 not say whether it does or not; I was never there when there was 

 a heavy sea. 



Q. It is a usual practice, is it not, for vessels engaged in the 

 fishery protection service to sail up and down the line? A. I 

 don't think that we are commissioned for that purpose. 



Q. Is it not a usual practice to sail up and down the line, 

 and to show people where they are? A. I don't think it is the 

 general practice. 



Q. Have you never done it? A. I have in times past. They 

 have asked my position and I have told them, but I think I ex- 

 ceeded my duty in doing so. 



O. The Vtfjilant had been there that afternoon? A. Yes. 



Q. When did you first see her that afternoon? A. I first 

 noticed her shortly after I noticed this vessel. 



Q. How far was she from the Gerring at the time? A. 

 She was a mile or more away. 



Q. Was she inside or outside? A. She was outside to the 

 S. W. 



Q. The Gerring could not have moved much inshore from 

 the time you saw her? A. I would not think so. 



O. She would move hardly any? A. Not if there was any 

 wind. 



Q. Was there wind enough to keep her in position? A. 

 There was hardly any. 



Q. Did you not think it strange that the Vigilant did not 

 seize her? A. It come into my mind that he was trying to get 

 to her. I supposed he was going to tack. 



Q. Which way was he heading? A. He was heading to the 

 south. 



O. He passed her, did he not? A. I don't know. 



Q. Must he not have done so ? A.I don't know. 



Q. Where did you meet him? A. I met him to the S. W. of 

 the Gerring. 



Q. He was standing towards you? A. He was going to the 

 southward and westward. 



