JOHN KELLY, Chief Officer Steamship Gaelic to Mes, March 23, 1875

Gentlemen: I have carefully read, with great pleasure, the letter containing new suggestions upon the matter of fog-signals.

As regards the signals for indicating the steamer’s helm is going to port, or that it is being put to starboard, I fully agree with; but the one for giving information that it is steady, and likewise you are acting with caution, are liable to be misconstrued and cause great danger.

I should humbly suggest that a second whistle, of different tone, should be used for giving those signals.

I am, &c.,