On June 2, "Savannah", sailing at a speed of 9 or 10 knots, passed the sailing ship "Pluto". After being informed by Captain Rogers that his novel vessel was functioning "remarkably well", the crew of "Pluto" gave "Savannah" three cheers, as "the happiest effort of mechanical genius that ever sailed the western sea." "Savannah"'s next recorded encounter was not until June 19, off the coast of Ireland with the cutter HMS "Kite", which made the same mistake as "Contract" three weeks earlier and chased the steamship for several hours believing it to be a sailing vessel on fire. Unable to catch the ship, "Kite" eventually fired several warning shots, and Captain Rogers brought his vessel to a halt, whereupon "Kite" caught up and its commander asked permission to inspect the ship. Permission was granted, and the British sailors are said to have been "much gratified" by the satisfaction of their curiosity.