As we wanted to see a lightship, the yacht was hove-to, and we went alongside in the boat.  She was a stout, tub-like, Dutch-built-looking vessel, with bow and stern much alike, and rising high out of the water, which is very necessary, considering the heavy seas to which she is at times exposed.  The master, who knew Paul Truck, was very glad to see us, and at once offered to show us all over the vessel.