12:33
It blew wet and rough and cold . The water , in so far as it could be seen from the island , was breaking in white-capped waves ; and an easterly wind was none of the best on the Burnt Bay course . But Tom Topsail and Archie put confidently out . The mixed accommodation was not due at Burnt Bay until 12:33 . She would doubtless be late ; she was always late . There was time enough ; perhaps there would be time and to spare . The wind switched a bit to the south of east , however , and became nearly adverse ; and down came the fog , thick and blinding .