On 22 January 1892 Baron Swanston departed for Fremantle. Again, Deeming as Baron Swanston made a name for himself on the ship, boasting of his wealth and position in society. He made approaches to Miss Maude Beech, a young woman in the care of her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Wakeley. In this case, Deeming’s charm came to nothing. Mr Wakeley told Swanston; “I may tell you plainly, that I don’t believe your stories and I am not in the habit of allowing men of your class to enter my family circle.”