SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1690, 5 March 1913, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF TIIE MOON. MAEOH. Day. Hr.m. , Now moon 8 11 5; First quarter 16 f J8 a.m. Full moon 22 U 26 P-™-La6t quarter 30 "28 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 2.20 a.m.; sets, 6.54 P ' m " .. HIGH WATER. To-day, 2.27 a.m.; 2.50 p.m. To-morrow, 3.16 a.m.; 3.40 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.35 a.m.; sets, 6.29 p.m. ARRIVALS. TUESDAY, MARCII 4. AEAI'AWA, s.s. (1.30 a.m.), 268 tone, Corby, from l'icton. „ MAEAEOA, s.s. (7.20 a.m.), 2098 tons, Manning, from Lyttelton. „ OOItINNA, s.s. ! (7.25 a.m.), 1271 tons, D. Oameron, from New Plymouth. KAITOA, s.s. (7.35 a.m.), 305 tons, Graham, from Wanganui. , STOEHBIED, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 217 tons, Dowell, from Wellington. NIKAU, s.s. (8.40 a.m.), 248 tons, Hay, from Motueka. „ MOKOIA, s.s. (12.30 p.m.), 3502 tone, Oarson, from northorn ports. EtTAHINE, s.s. (2.20 p.m.). 10,758 tons. Forbes, from London, via Plymouth, leneriffe, Oape Town, and Hobart. , QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (4.15 p.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, from Foxton. BREEZE, s.s. (6.30 p.m.), 347 tons, Scott, from Lyttelton. PATEENA, s.s. (7.50 p.m.). 1212 tons, Camerou, from Nelson and Picton. Passengers: Saloon—Misses Fletoher, Millany (2), Joss, Harris, Crook, Thomas, Popplowell, M'Kenzie, Newport, Bradshaw, Pratt, Bolton, Hooper, Worloy (2),' Kyle, Gullesy (2), Stuart, White, Steele, M'Donnoll, Greater, Terrill, Page, Solomon, Gowan, Eaeg, M'Laren, Walker (2>, Fowler, Mexton, Grigor, Keir, Dew, Lamont. M'Cloy, Hibberd, Bucldey, Jtesdainea Anderson, Mullany, M'Loan and child, Joss, Palmer, Bingham, Maples, Harris, Hamilton, Hoopor, Worloy, Crooks, Hislop, Mansfield, Beggs, Burn, Cathie, Quinn, Krahagen, Dalmas, Grave, Jelly and child, Kenny, Byrne and 2 children, Olarke, Adams, Fowler, White, Maiplo, Barrett, > Downey, Lechner, Gavin, Gill, Duffy, Brownlce, Messrs. M'Ferran, Anderson, Duff, Bickorton, Burton, Quinn, Mullay and 2 boys, Harkness, M'Lean, Palmer and boy, Harris, Eodins, Wiffon, Wahlstrom, Muirhead, Hamilton, Gardluer, Burton, Bisley, Beggs, Oatliio, Oook, Monro, Krahagen, Dalmas, G-ravo. Jelly, Allen, M'Donald, Moin, Lewis, Mioll, Shannon, Lukner,- Ounningliam, Wallis, Gabriel, Power, Steele, Dallison, Power, Trolove, Solomon, M'lndoe, Olarke, Gray, Taylor, Ourrie, Murrav, White, , Byrne, Baillie, Maiplo, Howetson, Jones, Jones, Father Fay, Nicoll, Hughes, Shrimpton, Frew, Thomas, O'Brien, Gardner, Brownlee, Conway; 10 storage. • KAPITI, s.s. (9.50 p.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wanganui. DEPARTURES. TUESDAY, MAitCH 4. WESTMEATH, s.s. (3.45 p.m.), 8096 tons, Warren, for Waitara. EI3GCILUS, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 585 tons, Tolnton, for Nelson. NIKAU, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 248 tons, Hay, for 'Nelson and Motueka. AItAPAWA, s.s. (5.30 p.m.), 268 tons, Corby, for Wanganui. MAPOUItIKA, s.s. (5.40 p.m.), 1203 tons, Holm, for Nelson and West Coast. NGAHiiRE, s.s. (6.35 p.m.), 1090 tons, Dilner for Westport. KAITOA, s.s. (8.10 p.m.), 350 tons, Wildman, : for Nelson and West Coast. MARAIIOA, s.s,' (8.5 p.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, . for. j Lyttelton. . ... °PAWA,;s ; s.'tß.lo p.m.),. 110 tons, Nicholas, for. Blenheim. ' MOKOIA, s.s. (9.20 p.m.), 3502 tons, Harris, for Lyttelton ,and l)uncdin. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5. ■ KIPPLE, s.s. (1.0 a.m.), 370 tons, Fletcher, for Napier and Gisborne. - . ■

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kuxu, Napier, March 5. Aororo, Patca, March 5. Katoa, Wostport, March 6. Kaikoura, Napier, March 5. lluia, Wanganui, March 5. , Kapuni, Patea, March 5. Awaroa, Motueka, Nelson, March 5. Maori, Lyttelton, March 5. Alexander, Nelson, Terakohe, March 6. Itnrawa, New Plymouth, March 5. .Mouraki, Sydney direct, March 6. i-iHaupiri, Onehunga, New Plymouth, Mar.s ''Eileen Ward, Westport, March 5. . Aivahou, Foxton, Marcli 6.. Pukaki, Ll'mcstono Island, March 6. Arahura, West - Coast, ■ Nelson, Picton, March 6. •. Opawa, Blenheim, March 6. Arapawa, Wanganui, March 6. Kiripaka, Patca, March 6. Mana, Patea, March 6. . Nikau, Nelson, Motueka, March 6. 1 Mararoa, Lyttelton, March 6. Maitai, Dunedin, Lyttelton, March 6. Manaroa,terakohe, Wanganui, March 6. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, March 6. Echo, Qisborne, March 7. Wimmcra, Sydney, via north, Maroh 7." Maunganui, Melbourne, via south, Mar. 7. Waimca, Terakohe, Marcli 7. Kamona, Qreymouth, Wostport, Mar. 7. Mapourika, West Coast, Nelson, Mar. 8. Ripple, Gisborne, Max. 9. Mokoia, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Mar. ,9. Matatua-, Port Chalmers, March 10. Monowai, northern ports, March 11.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.. AoTdrc, Patea, Maxell 5. Ruru, East Coast, March 6. • Kapiti, Wanganui, March 5. Stormbird, Wanganui, March 5. Queen of the South, Foxton, March 6. Koromiko, Westport, March 5. Koonya, Greymouth, March 5. Poherua, Greymouth, March 5. Corinna, Timarii, Duncdin, Oamaru, March .5. Wairau, Blenheim, March 5. Kapuni, Patea, March 5. Awaroa, Nelson, Motueka, March 5, Pateena, Picton, Nelson, March 5.' Maori, Lyttelton, March 5. Hanpiri, Onohunga, via way ports, Mar. 5. Alexander, Nelson, West Coast, Mar. 5.. Rarawa, Now Plymouth, Onehunga, March 5; • Arahura, Picton, Nelson, West Coast, March 5. Waimate,' Waitara. March 6. Opawa, Blenheim, March 6. Huia, Wanganui. March 6. .Mana, Patea, March 6. Niliau, Nelson, Motueka, March 6. - Mararoa,. Lyttelton, March 6. Maitai, northern ports, March 6. Romuora, London, via way ports, Mar. 6. Mooraki, Melbourne) via south, March 6. Kiripaka, Patea, March 6. Arapawa, Wanganui, March 6. Kaikoure, London, March 7. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton, March 7. Wimmera, Lyttelton, Duncdin,. Mar. 7. Maunganui, Sydney direct, March 7. Manaroa, Terakbhe, March 7. Waimeo, Nelson, West Coast, Mar. 7. Blenheim, Blenheim, March 10. Mokoia, northern ports, March 10. Monowai, Lyttelton, Duncdin, March 11. Mapourika, Nelson, West Coast, Mar. 11. Hippie, Napier, Gisborne, Mar. Jl. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. MOERAKI, due here from Sydney March 5. Sails March 6 for Melbourne, via south. WIMMERA, due hero from Sydney, via north, March 7. Sails same day for sonth. MAUNGANUI, due here from Melbourne, via south, March 7. Leaves same day for Sydney direct.

OVERSEA SHIPPINC. Steamers. From. Left. Due. Indralema London Dec. 20 Mar. 10 ftawko'B Bay ... London Jan. 10 Mar. H Whakarua London Jan. 28 Apr. 14 Nerehana London Feb. 23 Apr. 28 Talnui London J«n.3o Mar. IB Opawa London Jan. 5 Apr. Z Rotorua, London Feb. 15' Mar. 31 Rangatlra London Feb. 6 Apr. 3 Indrnbarah. -.... London Feb. 13 Apr. 18 Essex Liverpool Jan. 11 Mar. 17 Surrey Liverpool Feb. 22 Apr. 26 Tokomaru .... Montreal Deo. 25 Mar. 9 W,liaUata.no ... St. John Feb. 15 Apr. 30 Borenfela New York Dec. 24 Apr. 4 Collingham ... New York Jan. 10 Apr. 29 Glenetlvo New York Jan. 20 Apr. 29 Briez Izel New York — • Apr. 26 Court-field New York Feb. 20 May 2 BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. LONDON, March 4. Arrived.—Paparoa, from Wellington. Sailed.—Surrey and Courtfleld, for Wellington. FREMANTLE, March 4. Arrived.—Osterley, from London. MELBOURNE, March 4. Arrived.—Moldavia, from London. Passensors for New Zealand—Misses Ruesell, Nobes, Mcsdaraos Deans, Simes, Boy&, Messrs. Rudge, Boys, Macfarlnne, Russel (2), I>llla ' r ' SYDNEY, March 4. Arrived.—Sonoma (8 a.m.), form San Francisco. ■ Arrived.—Warriraoo (2 p.m.), from Wellington. , , NEWCASTLE, March 4. Arrived.—Wairuna, from New Zealand. Sailed.—Ultimata, for New Zealand.

COASTAI.. TUESDAY, MAJtOH 4. AUCKLAND. Snileil.—Wimmera (3 p.m.), for soutn. Arrived.—Kaliu (2 p.m.), from Picton and Napier. Hailed.—lndralema (4.25 p.m.), for Napier and Wellington; Wimmcra (3.20 p.m.), for Bouthrmi porta! Rosamond (6.10 P.m.), for Tot ago llay and Gisborno; WaJiaka (7,25 pjaJ, tot Kftjlw kyttoltal.

ONEHUNGA. Arrived.—Holmdale (8.15 a.m.), from New Plymouth. NAPIBK. Arrived.— llonowai (U a.m.), frqm 'Wellington. To eail.—Kalkoura (9 a.m.), lor Wellinirton. NEW I'I,YIIOUTIr. Sailed.—Earawa- (1.10- p.m.), and Haupir! (5.H5 p.m.), for Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.— Huia (9.50 a.m.), from Wellington. PICTON". To sail.—Awaliou (midnight), for Wellington. DLENIIEIM. T)r T ? l . sail.—Wairau (3 a.m. March. 5), for Wellington. MOTUEKA. Ba ''-—Alexander (5 p.m.), and Awaroa (7.30 p.m.), for Wellington. TERAKOHE. Arrived—JTanaroa (8.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed—Manaroa (4.40 p.m.), for Wellington. WESTI'OItT. Sailed.—Eileon Ward, dredge (11.20 a.m.), and Kaitoa (8.25 p.m.), for Wellington. GBEYMOUTH. Arrived.—Kamona (7.35 a.m.), and Ngatoro (5.30 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Ngatoro (7.45 a.m.), for Wellington. KAIKOOitA. Arriaved—Wakatu (§.30 a.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrivod.—Star of Ireland (11.45 a.m.), from Wellington. Arrived.—Wootton, from Kalapol; Lily, schooner, from Qreymoutli; Storm, from Pict-iu; Wakatu and Cygnet, from Kaikoura. , Sailed.—Wootton, for tho Sounds; Maori (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington, with 320 passengers. To sail.—Walporl (midnight), for Westport. DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Kotare (4.20 a.m.), from Oamaru: STaunganui (7.40 a.m.), from Melbourne. Hailed.—lnvercargill (2 p.m.), for Invercargill. Sailed.—Maitai (2.10 p.m.), for Auckland, via way ports. Passengers—Saloon:- For Wellington—Messrs. Jones,, Land, Lewis. For Napier—Jlrs. Deuohrass, Mrs. Lipscombe. For Glsborne —Mies Simms. For Auckland—Messrs. Burti Eobb, Brunton, Fra-ser, Jackson, Jlesdames Eobl), Fraser, Jackson, Miss Jackson; 10 steera-go for all ports. BLOFF. Sailed.—Ulimaroa (5.15 p.m.), for Hobart and Melbourne. AEEIVE6. • Euahine, E.M.S., of the New Zealand Company's fleet, arrived in the stream at Wellington from London at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, and berthed at the Queen's Wharf No. 1 60uth about an hour, and a half later.

Tho second officer (Mr. H. It. Williams) reports that the Kuahine left the Royal Albert Docks at 6 a.m. on Friday, January 17, being one day late owlns to the large quantity of cargo which had to be ehippod. Passengers were embarked at Tilbury, and . the vessel loft at 4.30 p.m. the Bame day. Plymouth was,reached at 5.30 p.m. the following day. After receiving passengers and mails, the vessel left at noon on January 19 for Ttjiietifl'e. Strong B.W. winds, increasing to hard southerly gale with very heavy sca-s, were experienced till passing Fiuistorre, thence moderate variable winds until arrival at thei island port at 1.30 p.m. on January 24.\ After replenishing bunkers; the voyage was resumed at 1 o'clock the next morning. Light trade winds and fine weather prevailed to Cape Town, whidh port was reached at 7.30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8. The voyage was continued at 2 p.m. the samo day. From the Cape of Good Hope a. fresh N.W. gale won encountered, lasting 24 hours, then moderate, variable winds to lat. 40deg., long. 29deg.*, when again a hard'N.W., afterwards changing to S.W., gale, with high seas, was encountered, lasting over 36 hours. From thon a' long spell of fine, .clear weather, with gentle to moderate breezes to long. llOdcg. K, when strong westerly winds, then S.W. and west, increasing to fresh galo and high seas. These conditions continued until reaching the coast of Tasmania. After a stay at Hobart of 43 hours, tho Ituahine loft at 1.24 p.m. on February 28 for Wellington. , Strong west and W.S.W. winds, with weather, way experienced all tho way across tho Tasman Hea. Captain I'orbes is still in command, and has associated with him ■ the following ofllcera:—Chief, Mr. J. 11. Squires; second, Mr. jr. M. Williams j third, Mr. A. S. Bird: fourth, Mr. J. Uarrick; surgeon, Dr. J. 0. Hines; purser, O. Searle. Mr. J. Scott is chief engineer, Mr. A. White second, Mr.- A. Miebach third, Mr. A. Pearson fourth, Mr. E. Bourne fifth, Mr. M. Keys. 6ixtk. Mr. Bio3ot is chief refrigerating engineer, and Mr. J. Storm is second. Mr. J. Vjoc is electrician, and Mr. L. Sandorson is wireless operator. After discharging 4505 tons of cargo in Wellington the ship will proceed 'to Lyttelton to finish discharging. ; In addition to tho list of passengers already published, tho following joined the Itualiinc at Capo Town First saloon*—Mr. and Mrs. J. Waller, Mr. F. W. Dennett.. Second saloon—Mr. A. Haig-Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hine, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wateon, Mrs. and Miss Walter. Third-class—Miss A. Pratt, Mr.' A. Grahame. From Hobart: First saloon—Mr. W. H. Hemingway, Mr. J. J. Kalkcr, Miss M. K. Ericsson, Col., Mr«., and Miss 0. M. Underwood. Thirdclass—Mr. A. E. Yaile, Mr. A. and Mrs. D. Twining, Mr.,B. Twining.

MOERAKI AKRIVES 10 A.M. A wireloßS message has been received from the Union Company's Moeraki which stated that the: vessel was expectod' to arrive at Wellington from Sydney at 10 a.m. to-day. She will berth at tho Queen's Wharf No. 1 north. STAR OF AUSTRALIA HOME. Tho Australian Union, liner Star of Australia, which, whilst bound to London and Continental ports from .Australia, broke her tail-shaft and was towed into Aden in distress, and subsequently to Port Said, where repairs were effected, arrived at Dunkirk on February 23. rONIO LEAVES HOME. Cable advice has been' received by the local agents for tho Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., intimating that R.M.S. lonio left Plymouth for Wellington, via way ports, on Saturday afternoon, March I.' Tho liner is due here on April 15. ARAHURA RUNNING LATE. Arahura, s.s„ arrived ,at Greymouth from Wellington, via way ports, at 6.30 a.m. yesterday, and left on tho return trip at 7.30 a.m. Sho was expected to clear Westport for. Nelson at 8 a.m. to-day. It is expected to dispatch the Arahura from Noleon for Picton .and Wellington at 9 a.m. to-day. Tho vessel should therefore arrivo in port early to-morrow morning, MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain Burvillc-Holmes, R.N.R., retains command of the Shaw-Savill 6teamer Waimana, and his staff are:—Chief ofOqer, Mr.' W, Summers; second, Mr. L. D. M'Curdy; third, Mr. H. Hardin; fourth, Mr. A. M'lntosh. Mr. G. Arthur is chief engineer, and his assistants are Messrs. W. Pearco (second), T. Hunter (third), B. Lewis (fourth), J. Tait (fifth), H. Montgomery (sixth), J. Findlay (chief freezer), T. M'Gregor (second). J. Dunn (boilcrmalter). Surgeons:. Drs. W. Beedlo audi J. Hughes. Chief steward, T. Rutledge. In- consequence of tho retirement of Captain Win. Walker from the Huddart-Parker' service, Captain G. F. Entwlsle, of the Victoria, has taken command of tho Wimmera. Captain, A. Dunsford, J ate of tho Westralia, was a passenger by the Wimmera from Sydney to Auckland on Sunday. Ho will pilot the Viotoria to tho New South. Wales port, and on arrival there will hand over the oommand to Captain H. J. Kell, who had temporary command of tho Victoria while Oaptain Entwislo was on holiday leave. Mr. R. A. Fyfe, chief engineer of tho Wimmera, has gone ashore at Sydney on holiday leave. Mr. W. Knox is .actingchief during his absence, and the second and third _ engineers havo been promoted a step, while Mr. A. E. Kendall has joined, tho Wimmera as fourth engineer. Mr. E. J. Apployard lias rejoined tho ■Mokoia as ohief ofilcer, relieving Mr. E. V. Hill, who has como ashore for orders. Mr. 0. Roberts, chief ofilcer of tho Ralcanoa, has come ashoro on holiday leave. Mr. J. W. M'Arthur, cliiof enginoer of tho Loongana, who has been on holiday leave at Auckland, arrived in Wellington by the Moana. no was enroute to Melbourne, where ho rejoins his vessel. _Mr. J. Stewart, >pecond officer of the Komata, has como ashore, and Mr. F. G. Clarke has filled the vacancy. Captain A. J. Tointon, is in command of the Anchor Lino's Regulus, and has the following officers associated with him:— Chief, Mr. E. Turlisma; second, Mr. J. F. Scott: chief engineer, Mr. J. W. Brown; second, Mr. J. A. Owen; third, Mr. R. W. Elliott. _ ■ Mr..T. Morrison lias signed on the Corinna ias chief officer. Mr. M. Richmond, chief enrrinror of the Mokoia, left that vessel a.t WeWngton on holiday leave. Mr. V. Ilickev. Into of the Pateena and Moana, has joined the Mokoia as chief. Captain G. O. Smith. .Snneri'jiondcnt of Mercantile Marine at Wellington, who is on holiday leave, will resume duly next Monday. Ca'Jle indviccs s-taDi that tlio French steamen Driez Izel. bound from New York to New Zealand, has arrived at St. Vincent, Cape Verdo, with' a. damaged propooler. The vessel is due at Wellington about April S5. The Westport ITnrbour Board's di-cdo lcf i' for Wellington atll.DO a.m. yesterday. Tho ve»seil should .wxlto mw tbiA mating, JVm EUoea,

Ward will bo overhauled and surveyed at this port.

The Northern Company's! steamer Rarawa is due at Wellington from Onehunga and New Plymouth early this morning. She will be taken up on the Patent Slip for cleaning and painting, and is expectod to sail on the return trip this ovening. Some inquiries ,liave beon made from a resident 'at Wliangakopo, Marlborough Sounds, asking the Marino Department if the launch Pilot had arrived at Wellington from Port Underwood. Tho launoh in question is now in Wellington harbour. Messrs.' Bannatyne and Co., local agents, havo been advised that tho Oceanic Steamship Co.'s R.M.R. Sonoma arrived at Syd ney from San Francißco at 8 a.m. yesterday. Tho Reeulus, which was recently sold by the Westport Coal Company to the Anchor ■ Line, left Wellington for Nelson last evening. The Marino Department has been advised that the Hinemoa arrived at Holdanga this morning. She will go to Kaipara tomorrow, and after calling in at tho Manaltau will come on to Wellington, arriving here about March 12. The Tyser liner Star of Ireland is due at Wellington from Port. OhaJlmors on MareWl3. Tho vfesscl loads at East Coast ports, in addition to Wellington, and sails finally, from this port for London about Easter time. The Shaw-Savill steamer Matatua is due at Wellington from Port Chalmers about March 10. It is expeotcd that she will be dispatched for London about March 13. The Union oollior Kamona leaves Greymouth for Westport and Wellington today. She 6liould arrivo here on Friday. The cargo-carrier Wliangape is expected to'leavo Auckland for Newoastle on Friday, March 7. The Union Company's efargo-carriex Pulraki left Limestone Island for Welling, ton direct at 5 p.m. on Monday. She should show up to-morrow.