HC Deb 11 July 1899 vol 74 c466
MR. MACDONA (Southwark, Rotherhithe)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the Admiralty sent out H.M.S. "Melampus" and "Gossamer" into the Atlantic about 300 miles to seek for the ocean derelict ship from Florida, named "Sidurtha," and found her in tempestuous weather, and safely brought her into Bantry Bay; and if this success will encourage the Admiralty to continue its efforts in this direction.

MR. GOSCHEN

Yes, Sir, but I can give no more definite answer.