For The Laos wreck :
No gale warning.
The reliability of the situation is assessed at 80%.
Warm sun all day. In the evening, clear skies.
ENE force 3 turning N force 2 in the middle of the day then becoming force 3. Gusts reaching 14 knots in the morning. Smooth to slight sea. Low, fairly long swell from WSW. Excellent visibility.