z failed to return from e sceop of the chain of izlands begun carlier in the day, and wes long overdue, She was still sfloaty her ouxe awein could be heard repestedly broadcasting requests far a radio check, but hie radio receiver apparently was not functioniag, ani he did ast give his position, Because of a re,ort thal a vessel, possibly an Loi, had been observed in dide intrance, LGi 48 had been dispatehed by the apag to search there for the 46. It in turn gob inte diffiaulties and radie contact with it waa lest. effort to locate the two boats was begun. ds all hands AL 2300 EPPERSGH, onterad . in fow her patrol to search the Wide Entrance, found LCH 48 anl joned i& te its soaring. ab aidnight on air Forve helicopter passed over LGé 48 ond the boak caxsmain reported the feet on his radio and finally gave his approximate position. The helicopter was advised ead orbited over the boat antil another TG 7.2 LGi tock it in tow, Two ¥C-3 aircraft, scrambled te aid in the search, returned to bese, aad BPPEASCH Left the lagoca and heeded for Ujelang. A feu minted Laer SsCTAR was agein postponed uben the weather forecast tboceme unfavorable. the night. All unite were ilrected to discontinue the achedule for The chips remained at sea and returned to the lego after caaylight. it was sow 4 Hay, YANKEE minus-one day, and the weuther, while aot fevorable for a ahot at Eniwetok, appeared suit— able for one at Bikini. Flans were mide for an early trip to Bikini ami the Task Group conmaander sad his EicTsH staff left mniwetok ab 0800 te return to GUKTISS for Y.NKER AFWL/HO jute ° j4