The signals made by the Tankadere had been seen by the captain of the Yokohama steamer, who, espying the flag at half–mast, had directed his course towards the little craft.

唐卡德尔号当时发出的信号已经被开往横滨的邮船发现。船长看见小船上下半旗，就命令邮船向唐卡德尔号开去。