13 APRIL 1918, Page 12

THE DEEDS OF THE MERCHANT NAVY. [TO THE EDITOR or

THE " SPECTATOR."] Sm—Your reference to Typhoon in the Spectator of March 30th reminds me of a remark of an old captain whom I knew well. Running, near the Pentland Firth, before a gale, lie bawled to the mate, who was helping at the wheel : "This would be a good Tease! in a storm, I'm thinking." At the time she was almost under bare poles.—I am, Sir, &c., PETER SINCLAIR. Stafford Place, Wick.