Survivors in the whaler set off east past Cape Maleas, towing two Carley floats and their occupants. In the evening the wind increased, causing the floats to strike the boat, so Waldron reluctantly cast them adrift.
The survivors on the whaler headed eastward past Cape Maleas, pulling two Carley floats and their passengers. As night fell, the winds grew stronger, resulting in the floats hitting the boat. Consequently, Waldron decided to release the floats.