SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1686, 28 February 1913, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

—#—- —. PHASES OF THE MOON. FEBRUARY. Ilaj.Hr.m. New moon 6 "' J I> ' m ' First quarter 14 8 4 p.m. Full moon 21 1 33 Pra- ' Last quarter 28 8 45 a.m. MOON. . Moon, rises to-day, 10.24 p.m.; sets, 3.2 p.m. Saturday. , HIGH 'WATER. ■ To-day, 10.45 a.m.; 11.12 p.m. To-morrow, 11.34 a.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.29 a.m.; sete, 6.37 p.m. ARRIVALS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27.' \ MOANA, s.s. (4 a.m.), 2424. tons, J. R. Stringer, from Sydney direct. Passengers: First saloon—Misses Baker, Jackson, and Tewslcy, Mesdamea Gilbert, Baker, McsErs. Eirkett, Gilbert, Teasdale, lValsh, Baker, Dixon, M'Fndycn. Second saloon—Hisses Ilippara, Barfleid, Mr. Wass; 9 steerage. KAMONA, s.s. (2.35 a.m.), 1425 tons, Walton, from Westport. MARAIiOA, b.s. (7.25 a.m.), 2698 tons, Manning, from Lyttclton. Passengers: Saloon —Mifnes Balding, M'Grath (4), Hulston, Corson, K. Corson. Braggc, Anderson, Levett, Pickard, Mosdamc3 Trcwick, Adams, Rier, Lardt, Phillips, Moulcy, Looker, M'Grath, Hardie, Stubbs, Mitchell, Longford, Lierhardt, Cameron. Howard, Bannister, Haughton, Price 'and child, Aspland, Rev. Aspland, Dr. Robinson, Rev. Hodge, Merers. Andrews, Draper, ,Kclly, Adams, Eoebcr, WArthur, Mautan, Gilfillan, Ohadwick. Mantan, Moyes, Collins, Essex. Cameron, Rhodes, Westbrook, Hellhvell, Wilkins," Instone, Beney, Rand, Arrowsmith, Sloman, Lewi6, Walker, Withy,' Bains, Hanson, Roche, Cambridge, Price, Stewart, Clarke, Bourke, Temple, Armstrong, Guthrio, Bragge. Howard, Cathro, Gilfillan, Morton,- Forder, Nevill, Rainger, Kinniburgh, Man tan, Dimamont, Mararon, Norton; 49 steerage. NIKAU, s.s. (7.30 a.m.), 249 tons, Hay, from Nelson and Motueka. VICTORIA, s.s. (10.40 a.m.). 2969 tons, Entwisle, from Dunedin-and Lyttelton. CLAN.GRANT, s.s. (11.20 a.m.), 3948 tons,' Cowie, from Picton. STORMBIRD; s.s. (12.30 p.m.), 217 tons, Dowell, from Wanganui. , STAR OF IRELAND, s.s. (3.30 p.m.), 4331 tons, Griffiths, from New York, via Auckland. • , MANGAPAPA/ s.s. (2 p.m.), 164 tons, Fletcher,.from Karamea. '' WESTMEATH, s.s. (3.10 p.m.), 8096 tons, Warren, from Wnngianui. , 1 KOONYA, s.s. (6.25 r-m.), 1091 tons, Pryds, i from Grcymouth.' t . AORANGI, s.sj. (6.30 p.m.), 4268 tons, t Stevens, from San Francisco. Passengers - . c Saloon—For Wellington—Misses Eva Wall- j worth, A. Fischcr, M. Brachcn, Lady R. F. Scott, Messrs. H. V. Dir.on. Hippoloto, Gallinal, Ray, L. Royce, B. Winzer, T. Hynn, W. Thompson, E. Boyle, J. C. Williams, t F. L. Titus, Ohos. Lane, O. Anderson; and 40 passengers through to Sydney, • , NGATORO, s.s.' (7 p.m.), 1137 tons, Christ- ' ian. from Grcymoutli. HUIA, s.a. (7.15. p.m.), 127 tons, Burt, from Wnngnmii. ' , -r PATEENA, ■ s.s. (10.20 p.m.),.. 1212 tons, - Cameron, from Nelson and Picton., . _ DEPARTURES. 1 /j THURSDAY,' FEBRUARY. 27.. ,; 1 BLENHEIM, 3.5.- (2 a.m.), 120 'tons, Wilkin- ' 6oni for > Bloalicim. ' ■ LIZZIE TAYLOR (9.50 a.m.),' 77 tons, Peter- < sfen, for. Havelock. . ORARI,' s.s. (10.45 a.m.), 7207 tons, Weston, > for London, via way ports. ' : ! KAITOA, s.-s. (12.35 p.m.), 305 tons, Gra- • ham, for Picton. . ' • _ ■ j ' KOWHAI, 6.3. (3.30 p.m.), 792 tons, Hender, ! for Westport. • Tr NIKAU, s.s. (5.10 p.m.). 248 tons, Hay, . for Neleon and 'Motueka. ■ ■ ULIMAROA, s.s. (5.50 p.m.), . 6777 tons, Wyllic, for Melbourne, via south. MARAROA', s.s. (8.15 p.m.), 2598 tons, Man- . ning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: SaloonMisses Paton, Rudd, Blackie, Criohton, . Short (2). Williams, .M'Rae.(2), Mesdamcs Symonds, Daidge r Stenhbuse, Ford, Reynolds, Bishop, Richardson, . Henderfon, Ellis, Bathom, Metzgen, Messrß. Beau, Penny, Sicvcwright, Inglie, Gregor. Dyer, Jeifery, Dudderidge, Jamui, M Rae, Robinson, llowic, Telsdalo, Patcrson, Symonds, Daidge, Stenhouse, Ford.Jlutclioson, Baron, Henderson, HllVor (2), WilberfoM, OHalieron, Bowden, Ellis, Wlutehonse, Jackson. NORA NIVEN, steam trawler (10.10 p.m.), 56 tons, Eastick, for Cook Strait, and N QUEEN Of/THE SOUTH, s.s. (10.25 plm.), 198-tonS,- 'Harvey, for Foxton.' . • ' ' VICTORIA I ,' S.S.' (10.55 p.m.), 2969 tons, Entwisle. for northern ports and Sydney. KOMATA, s.B. (11.15 p.m.), 1994 tons, Bold, for Westport. / FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28., ! HAHPIRI,\ s.s. (0.10 a.to.j, 1 715 tons,' Bllton, 1 for Picton. \ EXPECTED ARRIVALS Kapiti, Wanganui, February 28. ,' Waimea, Terakohe, February 28. : Aorero, Patoa, February 28. Wairatt, lilonheim, February 28. Wakatu, Kaikoura, February'2B. Blenheim, Blenheim, February 28. Mana, Pate.i, ■ February 28. ; Kapuni, Patoa, February 28. .. ■ ; Awaroa, Nelson, 'Motueka, Feb. 28., Maori, Lyttclton, February 28. ■ ■ Poherua, February 28. . Ramncra, Lyttclton, February 28. Tarawcra, northorn ports, Feb. za. ■ WflTrlmoo. Melbourne, via south,' Feb. 28. Tainul, Waitara, February 21 Poherua, Westport, March 1. ' Koromiko, Westport, March 1. Huia, Wangiinui, March 1. • . Nikau, Nelson, Motueka. March 1. Mararoa. Lyttclton. March l. 1 Mapourlka, West Coast, poison, March 1. Ripple, Gieborne, March 2. ' ■ • Monowai, iiuncdm, Lyttelton, March 2. Kahu, East Coast, March 2. . •Manaroa, Havelock. March 2. • Quoen of the South, Foxton, March z. Flora, southern'ports, March 2. Aranawa, Wanganui, March 3. Maratua, Port Chalmers, Maroh 3. Mokoia, northern ports, March 4, R>uahine, London, via way porta, Mar. 4. Hum, Napior, March 4. ' - PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Kapiti, Wanganui, February 28, . Mangapapa, Westport, Karamea, Feb,. 28. Waimea, Nelson, West Coast, February 28. Wairau, Blenheim, February 28. Opawa, Blenheim, Fobruary 28. Stormbird, Wanganui, FebrnaTy. .28. Kinpaka, Patca, February 28. : P&tccna, Picton, Nelson, February Awaroa, Motueka, Nelson, Feb. 23. Maori, Lyttelton, February M. . Moann, F-au via way ports. F Ao r rangi, Sydney direct, February 28. Torawera, Lyttelton. Dunedin, Feb. 28. Warrimoo, Sydney direct, February 28. Clan. Grant, Auokland, March 1. Tainni, Waitara, MaiTch 1. Koonya, Groymouth. Marcu 1. » Aorero. Pntea, March 1. Huia,/W<mgaTiui. Marob li Kapuiii. Patea, 1. Maaa, Patea,. March 1. < Nikau, Nelson, Motueka. March 1. Mararoa. Lytt-elton, March 1. Star of IrelcvDd, Lyttelton, March 1. Arahiuta, Picton, Nelson, West Ooafft, March 1. ■ , , r i. . Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttclton, March 1. Flora, New Plymouth, West Coast, Mat. 3. Queen of t<bc South, Foxton, March o. Arapawa, Wanganui. Mareh' 3. . Kahu, East Coost, March 3. Monowai, northern ports. March 3. Mokoia, Lyttclton, Dunsdin. Maroh 4. jrapourika., Nelson. West Coast. Mar. 4. Hippie, Napior, Gisborne, March 1. Westmeath, Waitara, March 4. Rnni, East Goast, March 4. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. WARRIMOO; due here from Melbonrno February 28. Sails same day for Sydney direct. MOERAKI, due here from Sydney March 6 SaHls March 6 for Melbourne, via south. 'WJMMBRA, dire hero from Sydney, via north, Marclr7. Sails same day for south. OVERSEA SHIPPING. Steamers. Prom. „ Tmlralema. London Dec. 20 Mar. 10 Ruahine London Jan. 18/ Mar. 3 nawke's Bay /.. London Jan. 10 , Mar. 9 Whak.arua - London Jnn. 28 Apr. 7 Tainui London .Ton. 30 Mdr. 18 Onawa London Jan. 3 Mar. 25! Rotorui London Feb - . 15 Mar. 31 Rangatiro London Feb. 6 Apr. 3 Indrabarah ... London Feb. 13 Apr. 28 F'=sex Liverpool Jan. 11 Mar. 17 TokomaTu' Montreal Deo. 25. Mar. 9 Whakatano ... St. John Feb. 15 Apr. 30 Bnrcnfels New York Dec. 24 Apr. 14 Oollingham ... New York Jan. 10 Apr. 29 Glenotivo New York Jan, 20 Apr. 29 BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, February 27. Arrived— Kaituna, from Greymouth. MELBOURNE, February 27. Arrived.-Swonta, Whangape, and Inga, from Kaipara. COASTAL. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27. AUCKLAND. Arrived— Rnkanoa (3.40 p.m.), from Newcastle; l'ukaki (5.20 p.m.), from Samoa. Arrived.—Mokoia (2.15 p.m.), from southern ports. Sailed.—Rosamond (6.15 p.m.), for Tologa Bay and Gisborne; Majory Craig, baTquo (6.15 p.m.), for Whangarcl and Melbourne. NAPIER. Arrived.—Ripple (2.35 a.m.), from Welling-'^Sailed.—Tarav,-era (2.45 p.m.), for Welling, ton. ■

I'ATEA. Arrived.—Kapuni (1.55 p.inj and Mnna (2 p.m.), from Wellington. WANGANCI. Sailod.—Kapiti (3.45 p.m.), for* l Wellington. I'IOTON. Arrived.—Kaitoa (6.35 p.m.), frott'. Wellington. . ■ BLENHEIM. To sail.—Blenheim (5.30 p.m.) andWairau (9.30 p.m.), for Wellington, KELSON. I Arrived.—Corinna (3.30 a.m.), from .Wellington. Sailed.— Awaroa (7.10 p.m.), for Wellington. TERAKOHE To sail.—Waimea (midnight), for Welling'ton. , GEEYMOUTH. ' 1 Arrived.—Awaliou (Z. 30 a.m.), from Wellington. KAIKOUEA. Arrived.—Wakatu (5.15 a.m.l, from Wellington. ' LI'TTELTON. Eemuera (5.20 p.m.), for WellingSailed.—Maori (8.25 p.m.) and Warrimoo (4 p.m.), for Wellington. POET CIIALMEES. Sailed.—Wairuna (6.30 a.m.), for Newcastle. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Monow-ai (9.30 a.m.), from northern ports; Morayshire '(9.40 a.m.), from northern ports. Sailed.—Flora (4 p.m.), for Qreymouth; \V aimato (5 p.m.), for Oamoru. i AORANGI FROM 'FRISCO. Aorangi, 'R.M.S., of the Union Line, arrived at Wellington from San Francisco, via way ports, at 6.30 p.m. yesterday, and berthed at the Queen's Wharf No. 6. Tlio Aorangi left San Francisco at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday, February ■5, and coiled at Papeete and Rarotonga en route. Departure was taken from tho latter port at 10 p.m. on Thursday, February 20. Fine weather' was experienced throughout, and the trip proved uneventful. A dcclt-golf tournament and deck sports were held during the voyage. Tho New Zealand cargo comprises:—lso eases canned fish, 835 eases canned fruit, 55!? cases dried fruits, 309 rolls felt, 25 cases canned asparagus, 39 cases periodicals, 1040 pieces lumber, a large quantity of sundries, also fruit from the Islands. In addition, there is a large general cargo for Australia. Tho Aorangi leaves Wellington for Sydney this afternoon.

BOUND, FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The Union liner Moana arrived at Wellington from Sydney early yesterday morning after a fino weather passago across the Ta sill an Sea. The vessel is scheduled to leavo the King's Wharf for San Francisco, via way ports, at 5 p.m. tp-day. She is due at tho Californian ports on Maroh 20. RUAHINE DUE TUESDAY. ■ Tho local. office of the New Zealand Shipping Company have been advised that lt.il.S. Eualiine arrived at Hobart from London on Wednesday evening. It was expected that she would get away for Wellington this morning. In that case tho Euahine should reach Wellington on 'Tuesday afternoon. \ . STAR OF IRELAND AEEITES. < After a lengthy abscnco from New Zear land waters, the Tyser liner Star of Ireland arrived at Wellington from Kbw lorit yesterday afternoon. During the passage id, south-westerly gale was encountered, and; tho vessel shipped a, quantity of water. A lifeboat, on the starboard eido, was. stove in, and the engineers' cabins were flooded. The gale was so violent that the vessel was hove-lo for ii few hours. Later in tho day the weather moderated. Further gales of less violence were met with in tlio first and last weeks of' January, after whiohVflne weather prevailed until arrival. ] Captain G. Griffiths is in* command, and ho lim associated .with him tho following officers:—Oliief, Hr. A. Paul; second, Mr. 11.. M'Kinnon; third, Mr. T. Humphreys; fourth,. Mr. T. Bollingbroko; chief engineer, Mr. H.' Lawrence; second, Mr. Bamford; third, Mr. Lcggo; fourth, Mr, Anscombe; fifth. Mr. Jones; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr. Crawford; second, Mr. Gilkes. .

It Is expected that tho . Star of Ireland will leave for Lytteiton to-morrow.

PAKEHA LEAVES TIIE OAPE. Oablo advice has been received by tho local agents for tho Shaw,- Savill, and Albion Company which stated that ' the cargo-carrier Pahoha, left Gape Town on Wednesday morniug, February 26, ■ . The vessel is en route from Liverpool to Wellington, via way ports, and is due liero about April 1.

; FOUR; MOEE, "CLANS." - , v The fleet .of "Clan" ttrcimers of Messrs. Cayzor, Irvine, and' Company, so well known 'In Australasian waters, 1b to lio augmented by the addition of four moro modern cargo-carriers . in the vory near future. The orders for tho construction of tho vessels,' two of which will be of similar design to the Clan Maophec, Clan Macdoiigall, Clan Maoarthur, Olan Macqua,rie, Clan Manintosh. and Clan Maccorquodnle, vessels that have only been launched during tho last twelve months, were placed 6ome time ago. Bo tho building of thom Is well in hand.- The third new vob ; eel will bo bf.the turbine class, whilst the fourth ,is ono that Messrs. Cayzer, Irvine have purchased. The first two vessels to be ready for. commission will bo named Clan Maobeth and Clan Macbrido respectively, and each will bo of 6000 tons register atld 90C0 tons dead weight capacity. Their speed is to be 141 knots per hour. Tlio turbine, which has not had a. name selected for her yet, will be of about tlie same sizo and speed,.as also will bo the purchased steamer, which is yet unnamed. Tho addition 'of these vessels will bflng the "Clan" fleet up to 64 fine full-powered steamers, ranging from 2602 to 6000 I tons register, most of which are ablo to steam at tho rato of from 13 to 141 knots pelhour. ' Mr. G. H. Scales Is tho Wellington agent for the CLan Line of steamers.

THE RICHARDSON LINE. Tho local agents for Messrs. Richardson and Co.'s lino of steamers have been l advised that the Bqua,ll is duo at Auckland on Saturday from Gisborno and East Co aft, bays. The vessel will be docked on Monday, Ma.roh 3, for her annual survey and overhaul. Tho coastal steamers Kahu'<«nd Kontunul will tako up the Squall's running' in tho meantime. Those vesselß wero espccted to leavo Napier ycsteriiy for Auckland, and i will load (jcnoral- cargo thoro on Monday next for East Coast basis and Gisborne. The Ruru is due at Wellington from Napior on Monday or Tuesday noxt. She loada here for East Coast baya and Tologa Bay. and sails tho Eamo evening. ME9S-TABLE GOSSIP. Mr. J. Watson joined tho Haupirl at Onehunga as third officer, Telioving Mr. Godfrey, who went ashoro to Bit for a foreign master's ticket. Mr. Ij, Adkins has joined the Atna aa chief 'officer. Mr. J. Drcnnan, aoting-third offlcor of tho Atue, has joined tho Wanaka as third officer. Mr. A. Inman, third officer. of tho Wanaka, went ashoro at Auckland for orders. Mr. W. E. Eodgcrs, second officer of the Mararoa, lias oomo £ shore for orders. Mr. P. SaUKßtcr, late of the Mapourike,, has filled the vaeaney. . Mr. W. SommerviUe, late third engineer of the Ivoromiko, has Joined tho Kurow in a similar capacity, vlco Mr. Vf. Marshall, who baa come ashoro. Mr. F. A. Clark, Beoond offlccr of tho Kometa, and Mr. A. Rathbone, third officer, have come ashore. Messrs. A. 8. Dalgloish and J. Stewart (late Karorl) have filled the vacancies. Mr. Andrews hoc rejoined tho Moana as pur6or. Mr. W. E. Rodpere, of tho Mararoa, joins the Aorangi at Wellington to-day as second officer, thus relieving Mr. H. Olaydon, who has bcon granted' holiday leave. Tho Tysor liner Marital, which arrlvod at London from Wellington on February 19, is to leave again oil March 20 for Australian and New Zealand parts. Tho Antarctic exploring ship Torra Nova was docked at Lyttelton yesterday for overhaul and re-fit in preparation for her Homeward journey. When discharge of the New Tork cargo wliioh is being brought to Now s Zoaland by the U.S. and 'A. Line's chartered steamer Baronfels is complete, slio will proceed to Newcastle to load for Penang. The TJnion Company's Karori Is due at Port Chalmers at tho end of this week for survey and overhaul. A southern exchange states to date tho Union Steam Ship Company have not any flicd arrangements for the withdrawal of other timetable boats for docking. All the crew of the Government steamer Tutanekai wore paid off that vessel yesterday. The Tutanekai; will join tho ranks of the "unemployed" in tho stream at Wellington. Tho coastal fitoamer Tainui is duo at Wellington to-day to load for Waltara. Tho F. and R. Lino's steamer Westmcftth arrived at Wellington from Wanganut yesterday. Homeward loading will be continued hero. nnd departure taken for Wa.tara on Tuesday of next week. Tho coastal steamer,, Manganapa leaves Wellington for Westport and Karamea today. • Mopourikit, s.s., arrived at Greymouth from Wellington, via way ports, at 5.40 a.m. yesterday, and was to hovo left on jtlio return trip at midnight. A large steamer, with yelloiv funnel and black band, passed Wellington Heads at 11.15 a.m. yesterday, bound west. Tlie Government steamer Tutanekai and . t.hc coaftol steamer Opaiva will bo t^lten of? tile Wellington Patent Blip to-day, Tho Blenheim will bo taken up fur overhaul to-morrow morning.