 Waddell did refuse Australian authorities permission to see if Australians were aboard the ship prior to sailing from Williamstown on February 18, 1865.Four Australians were arrested to prevent them from joining the Confederate ships, and Governor Darling allowed the "Shenandoah" to sail away, instead of firing upon it.Waddell's official report said that on February 18 they "found on board" the 42 men, and made 36 sailors and enlisted six as marines.