 Having ascertained it was an English ship, the "Shenandoah" left it alone.On January 25, 1865 the "Shenandoah" made harbor at Williamstown, Victoria, near Melbourne, in order to repair damage received while capturing Union whaling-ships.At seven o'clock in the evening, Waddell sent Lieutenant Grimball to gain approval from local authorities to repair their ship; Grimball returned three hours later saying they were granted permission.