recovery' of aircraft by U.S.S. LONG ISLAND (ex-SS MORCAMAIL) which
 
vessel joined our formation this morning. U.S.S. LONG ISLAND launched
 
three fighters by catapult method, following which six observation-
 
scouting planes executed conventional carrier take-off. All aircraft
 
recovered except one fighter (directed to proceed to nearest landing. 
 
field) whose engaging hook was lost when this plane was catapulted
 
prematurely due to catapult material failure.
 
     The President and his staff were guests of Admiral King at
 
luncheon this afternoon. AUGUSTA came to anchor in Blue Hill Bay,
 
Maine, at 1228 and at 1245 POTO.MAC moored starboard side to port side
 
of AUGUSTA and transfer of baggage and other gear commenced. The
 
POTOMAC received fresh water and provisions from AUGUSTA. At l413
 
the President, accompanied by Admiral McIntire, General Watson,
 
Captain Beardall, and Mr. Harry Hopkins, transferred to POT0MAC. At
 
this time Admiral Stark and General Marshall took off by plane for
 
return to Washington. TUSCAL00SA proceeded to Portland, Maine, to 
 
land Mr. Sumner Welles. At 1418 POTOMAC cast off from alongside
 
AUGUSTA and proceeded in company with CALYPSO. During the afternoon
 
made several stops in Eggemoggin Reach, Maine, in 'search of good fishing, 
 
but with little success resulting. The President and members of his
 
party enjoyed a fine lobster dinner this evening through the courtesy of 
 
Mr. L. R. Betts, of Deer Island, Maine, who brought a large basket
 
of Maine lobsters to the POTOMAC and presented them to the President.