Solutions to Puzzles - Mysterious Travels Mail Club

Stumped trying to solve a puzzle in one of our issues? Check below for solutions.

MTMC #1:

The Mystery in the Bottle:

DEERING CAPTURED BY OIL BURNING BOAT SOMETHING LIKE CHASER. TAKING OFF EVERYTHING HANDCUFFING CREW. CREW HIDING ALL OVER SHIP. NO CHANCE TO MAKE ESCAPE. FINDER PLEASE NOTIFY HEADQUARTERS DEERING.