§ 76. Commander Keransasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what steps he has taken to ascertain whether the wreck found near the Australian coast is that of H.M.S. "Pandora"; and whether he intends to claim it as the property of Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingSo far the only clue to the identity of the wreck is the inscription on the ship's bell recording its presentation in 1711. The "Pandora" 29W was laid down in 1779 but the bell might have been transferred from another ship. We are making inquiries to see whether this transfer has been recorded. Any further action by the Admiralty must depend on the outcome of these investigations.