Steering west-south-west we were in a dense fog in half an hour. Souter Point fog signal bearing about north-west was heard about 8-30pm; sounding 27 fathoms. At 20 fathoms we altered course to northward and heard the Tyne North Pier fog signal about 9-10pm. Closed, but so dense was the fog that it was deemed advisable to await a clearance. Our opportunity came about 2-10am on the following day, and by 3-0am the "Polar Prince" was securely moored alongside the Fish Quay, North Shields, where a pleasant voyage and a most interesting experience came to an end.

On arrival at the Fish Quay, North Shields, "buskers" (Fish Dock labourers) boarded us looking for the 2nd hand (or mate) who is responsible for the cargo, and he engages the labour to discharge it. These buskers are the toughest looking individuals I have ever seen. They live on board trawlers, sleeping round the funnel casings and sometimes in doss-houses. They have a language of their own; it is only spoken, not printed. They are well paid for the work they do and the way they charm away the fish into barrels and ventilators for private selling is wonderful. The 2nd hand is to be pitied having to deal with these gents after a hard voyage.