The British authorities did all in their power to make the visit an enjoyable one, but for most of the Canadians it was enough to be able to take the first overnight leave they had enjoyed since leaving Canada on 5 July. ###>Heureusement, le système de sauvetage de l'Athabaskan permit de rescaper le matelot avant qu'il eût été plus de quinze minutes dans la mer, et il fut ramené à bord sans avoir trop souffert de son plongeon.