SHIPPING NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1781, 20 June 1913, Page 7

SHIPPING NEWS.

PHASES OF THE MOON, JUNE. Day. Hr. m. New moon 5 7 27 a.m. First quarter 12 4 7 a.m. Full moon 19 5 24 a.m. Last quarter 27 5 11 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day. 5.28 p.m.; tots, 9.48 a.m. Saturday. HIGH, WATER. To-day, 5.25 p.m.: 5.56 p.m. To-morrow, 6.30 p.m.: 6.47 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 7.15 a.m.; sets, 4.28 p.m. ARRIVALS. THURSDAY. JUNE 19. TAHITI, s.s. (4.20 a.m.), 7585 tone, Evans, from San Francisco, via Papeete and Parotonga. Passengers: Saloon—For Wcllineton—Mosdames C. Robinson. H. Elder and child, L. Mortimer, Randall, Rev. Father Galvin, Messrs. C. Robinson. A. Harvey. Sundheimer, H. Strauchon, H. Elder, nickey, Minnex, T. P. Holmes, A. Albert, T. Paskoski, T. Ghecn. Curdy. A. R. Leslie. Rutlcdge and family, Holmes, Cockbiirn, Block and 2 children, Randall. For Sydney, 60. ENERGY, s.s. (5 a.m.). 66 tons, Thome, from Cook Strait. WAIIiAU, G.s. (6 a.m.). 93 tons, Deiley. from Picton. MARAIfOA, s.s. (6.55 a.m.). 2593 tons. Manning, from Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Murphy, Sullivan. Hawkins. M'lCa\;. Whitcombe, Siddells, Mesdames Russell. Ensou, Freycr, O'Connor. Simpson, Wittie. Morgan, and Hartree. Messrs. Smith, Wall. Stewart, Thompson. Lindsay, Turner. Mirams, Rogers, Home. Horner. M'Laren. O'Connor, Simpson, Witte, M'Kenzie, Helmore. lies, Morgan, Hartree, Hunterbraun, Moore. Rev. Thompson, Burns, Whitcombe, Nauehtou, Fox. M'Nae, Andrews, Murphy, Vealo. Limn, Russell, Coulic, and M'Neill; 47 6teer"viCTOßlA, B.s. (8.44 a.m.), 2969 tons, Kelt, from Dunedin ami Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon—Messrs. Thomas, Caughlcy, Robinson, Hayne and son, Robb: 9 steerage. NIKAU, s.s. (9.55 a.m.). / 248 tons, Hay. from Nelson and Motueka. CORINNA, s.s. (10.45 a.m.). 1271 tons, Cameron, from southern ports. MANGAPAPA, s.s. (11.25 a.m.), 165 tons. Fletcher, from Karamea. lIAUPIRI, s.s. (noon), 715 tons, Bilton. from Now Plymouth and Onehunja. WAKATtJ. s.s. (5.35 n.m.). 157 tons, Wills, from Lytteiton and Katltonra. WAITARA, steam trawler (9 p.m.), from Cook Strait. FRIDAY. JUNE 20. PATEENA, B.s. (1.15 a.m.), 1212 tons, Cameron, from Picton and Nelson. DEPARTURES. THURSDAY. JUNE 19. AORERE, s.s. (3.25 p.m.). 77 tons, Fisk. for Patea. ALEXANDER, s.s. (4.10 p.m.), 377 tone. Wildman. for Picton. WAIWERA, s.s. (4.45 p.m.), 6237 tons, Cliarmon, for Timaru. , „„ x KAITANGATA, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 1983 tons. Cain, for Westport. MOERAKI, e.9. (5.30 p.m.). 4392 tons, Collins, for southern ports, Hobaft, and Melbourne. Passengers—Saloon: For Lyttelton —Mesdames Wheeldon. Gilbert, Rev. Wheeldon, Messre. Johnston. White-Parsons. Gilbert. For Dunedin—Miss Brent. Vivian. Mr. Urqiiliart. For Bluff —Misses Strang (2), Mesdames Phillips, Elder. Mr. Elder. For Hobart-Mr. Butler. For Melbourne-Miss Hunt, Mrs. Hunt, Mr. Porcival; 50 steerage. NIKAU, s,s. (5.25 p.m.). 248 tons, Hay. for Nelson and Motueka. CORINNA, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 1271 tons, Cameron. for Nelson. STORMBIRD. s.e. (6.15 p.m.), 217 tons. Dowell, for Wanganui. VICTORIA, s.s. (6.35 p.m.). 2969 tons, KeU. for Sydney, via north. MARAROA, s.s. (8 p.m.), 2598 tons, Manning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: SaloonMisses Willit, Gilchrist. Edmonds, Farmer. Trolove, Robinson, Mrs. Henshaw, Hon. H. Rhodes, Lieut. Henderson, Messrs. Ridley. Hay, Crow, Ilcnshaw, Reid, Hally, Brice. Havdon, Thornton; 15 steerage. MANGAPAPA, s.s. (9 p.m.). 164 tons, Fletcher, for Wanganui and Karamea.

FRIDAY. JUNE 20. HAUPIRI, s.s. (0.10 a.m.). 715 tons, Bilton, for Onehunga, via way ports. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kittawa, southern ports. June 20. Kaitoa, Nelson, June 20. Kapuni, Patea, June 20. Queen of tho South, Foxton, Juno 20, Kaliu. Naptel. East Coast, Juno 20. Maori, Lyttelton. Juno 20. Maitai, northern ports, June 20. Maunganui, Melbourne, via south, Jnne 20. Arapawa, Wanganui, June 20. ■ John. Nydia Bay. June 20. Karamu, Greymouth, June 21. Aorere, Patea, Juno 21. Huia, Terakohe, June 21. Stormbird, Wanganui, Juno 21. Mana, Patea, June 21. Nikati, Nelson, Motueka. June 21. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 21. Mapourika. West Coast, Nelson, June 21, Komara, Westport, June 21. Blenheim, Havelock, June 22. Jtonowai, Dunedin. Lyttelton. June 22. Koonya, Greymouth, Juno 22. Kaitangata, Westport, June 22. Muritai, Gisbornc, June 23. Ripple, Gisborne, Picton, Jnno 23. Remuera, London, June 24. ■ Mokoia, northern ports, Jnne 24. Flora, southern ports, Juno 24. ICapiti, Picton, June 25. Paparoa, Waitara.. June 25.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. HOAvera, Wanganui', Julie 20. ' Kittawa, Grcymouth, Juno 20. Tahiti, Sydney, Jnno 20. Queen of the South, Foxton, Juna 20, Kapuni. Patea, June 20. Kahu. East Coast, Jano 20. Patoena, Plctoii, Nelson, Juno 20. Maori, Lyttelton, Juno 20. Aorangi, San Francisco, June 20. Wakatu, Kailtoura, Lyttelton, June 20. M<iitei, Lyttelton, Dnnedin. June 20. Mann&a.nui, Sydney direct, June 20. Tahiti, Sydney, June 20. Kaitoa, Nelson, West Coast, June 20. Arapaiva, Gisborne. June 20. TVairuna. Wcstport. June 20. Aorere, Patea, June 21. Wairau. Picton, June 21. Huia, Wivngantri, June 21. Mana, Patea, June 21. Nikau, Nelson, Jlotueka, June 21. Jlararoa, Lyttelton. June 21. Aralmra, l'ieton, Nelson. West Coast, Juno 21.. Karamu, Gisbornc. June 23. Stormbird, Wanßanui, Juno 23. Blenheim, Picton, Juno 23. Monowai, northern ports, Juno 23. Jtokoia, Lyttelton. Dunedin. June 24. Hippie, Napier, Gisbornc, June 24. Flora. New Plymouth, West Coast, June 24. Mapourika, Nelson. Weal. Coast. Juno 24. Muritai, London, Juno 24. ' Kapiti, Wansanui. June 25. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. , MOVEMENTS OF STEAMEKS. MATINGANUI. duo hero from Melbourne, via south. June 20. Sails same day for Sydney direct. MANTTKA, duo hero from Melbourne June 27. Sails same day for Sydney WIIiLOCHRA, duo here from Sydney Juno 25. Sails June 26 for Melbourne, via the south. WIIIJIERA. due here from Sydney, via north, June 27. Sails for south same day. OVERSEA SHIPPING.

BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. MELBOURNE, .Tune 19. Arrived.—Makariui. from London. COASTAL. THURSDAY. JUNE 19. RUSSELL. Arrived.—lUr.S. New Zealand (11.30 a.m.l, from New Plymouth. AUCKLAND. Arrived—Jloltoia, (11.45 a.m.), from south. Sailed.—lCamona. (1.15 D.in.). for Newcastle. ONEHUNGA. Railed—Harawa (3.50 p.m.). for New Plymouth. JfANUKAU HEADS. flarawa passed outwards at 5.10 p.m. NAPIEK. Sailed.—Maitai (2.30 p.m.). for Wellington. FOXTON. Sailed.—Queen of the South (8.30 p.m.). for Wellington. PICTON. To sail.—Pateena p.m.), for Wellington. NivLSiON. Arrived—Hapourika (5 a.m.), and Waimca (10.45 a.m.). from Wellington. Sailed.—Kaitoa. (6.10 p.m.), for Wellington. TEIIAKOHE. Arrived. —iluia (11.50 a.m.), from Welline'°Sailed.—Kapuni (1.10 D.m.), lor Wellington. NVDIA. BAY. To sftil.-Jolia (8 p.m.), for Wellington,

aiIEYMOUTH. Arrived.—Kini (12.45 p.m.). from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Rimutaka (0.40 a-m.), and Corinthio (7.45 a.m.), from Wellington; Breeze (6.10 a.m.), from Timaru; Otaki '9.40 a.m.). from Port Chalmers: Ngahere (2.25 p.m.). from Greymouth; Cyanet (6.30 p.m. from Knikoura; licgulus, from Greymouth. .Sailed—Aunic Hill, schooncr (9 a.m.) for Grcymouth: Kittawa (2.10 n.m.i. for Weilineton; Breeze (2.55 p.m.). for Wellington: Maunganui (5.40 p.m.). for Sydney, via Wellington. Sailed.—Maori <8.30 p.m.). for Wellington. Passengers: Saloon—Mioses Iluuilipreva, Badger. Jfolden, Moody (21, Peppeiell. 1 orne. Arson, lirookcr, Mosley, Pollard, layior. Cornish, rulton. .Mesdames Miller. Barclay, Clare, Shaw, Ford. Jiadger, Bennett, Younp, iloldcn. Scott, Wood, Kollv. Fulton, Messrs. Fisher, Purdie, Byrne, Trcnweth. Turby, Thomson. Haines, .Miller. Scott, l'inker, Leviters, Peel, Murgatrovd, Mallard. Barclay, Black. Lascclir*, Doull. Hicks, Laco-orc, Ooode, Davidson, Lnwry. Hayman, Dougherty, Kdscr, Ktonc, Thomson, llurley. Hyde. Nelson. Grange, Howman. Frickeburg, lioyle, Francis, Ilarclay, Taylor,-' Young, Stevens, Reid, Frn«er, Forbes, Tomlin, Camuhell, Thorn, Thomson. Cameron, Slathers, (1. M'Arley, Henderson. Wood, Kelly, Burford. llnsheli, figott, Llclitband. Fulton, Hall, Raymond, DUNEDIN. Arrived.—Monowai (8.20 a.m.), from northern Ports: Flora (6.30 front Oamaru. bailed.—Courtfleld (7.30 a.m.), for Uluif. R.M.S. TAIIITI ARRIVES. Arriving in tho stream from Han Franc'sco- via way ports, at 4.35 a.m. yesterday, tlie Union Company's Tahiti berthed at the Queen s Wharf No. 6 at 8.50 a.m. Tlie pnrm C u-?. ;A- Thomson) reported that the lahitt left San Francisco at It a.m. on May 28, and until arrival at Papeete on Juno 8, clear and calm weather was experienced. She continued lier voyago next day, and made the usual call at Parotonga on Juno 11, sailing again at 11 a.m. next day for Wellington. With tho exception' of rain squalls in tho vicinity of the Islands, tho remainder of the journoy was also accompanied by fine weather. The Tahiti's cargo included:—Large Quantities of dried fruits, canned fruits and fish, dry goods, ealt, oil, timbej, Island oranges and bananas, and sundries; aHo a* largo general cargo for Australia. The vessel will sail in continuation of her voyage, to Sydney at 2 p.m. to-day.

OUTWARD 'FRISCO BOAT. On her l?jrt outward journey from Sydney to San Francisco, tho Union Company's Aorangi arrived at Wellington on Wednesday evening, and berthed'at tho Glasgow Wharf yesterday morning. The Aorangi experienced variable winda and moderate seaa throughout tho trip. Tho vcs?el brought the following passengers:—Saloon: For Wellington—Miss MT)onald, Mesdames St. John, Swectland, and Shaw, Messrs. Sim and Blair. Tliroueh passengers—MisQ Johnstone, Mesdames J. G. Johnstone, J. Cook, D. Fulton', Mcrritt. Belew, J. Devine, J. Stewart and' infant. Maxwell arid child, R. Hobbs, Messrs. Hayne, S. L.' Forsyth, Noel Sievcrs, S. L. Evans, Frank Lloyd, W. R. Organ, Jas. Cook, Merritt, Belew,.J..Devine, A. Kenny, N. Sodereter, P. A. Mason, Geo. Nicol, J. Stewart, James Burke, H. Anderson, S. F. Tutitle. Robt. Grcenhagli, C. W. Barnes, C. Christenson and son, David Maxwell, Albert Rush. Wm. Garland, J. Roy Garland, R. Hobbs. Galvin. Beforo proceeding to San Francisco, at 5 p.m. to-day, tho Aorangi loads ECO sacks of seed, and 20,000 feet of timber, including other cargo, at this port. Slie is duo at her destination on July 10. NIWARU TO LOAD. Messrs. Bannatyne and Co. advise that tho Tyser liner Niwaru is due at Wanganui from Port Chalmers on Monday moraine. She proceeds thence to Gisbornc, Napier. Wellington, and Lyttelton. and sails finally from the last-mentioned port for London on July 15. REMUERA DUE TUESDAY. The local office of the New Zealand Shipping Co. has been advised that' R.M.S. Itemuera berthed at Hobart at 9 a.m. yesterday. Tho liner is expected to continue her journey from London this morning, and should arrive at Wellington on Tuesday. June 24. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP.

Oaptain W. Stevens lias rejoined the Aorangi, which arrived in port from Sydney, en route to San Francisco, yesterdayrelieving Captain A. E. Barlow, who has come ashore for instructions. - Captain Stevens has the followinir officers associated with him:—Ohief, Mr. W. ll.iEyre; second, Mr. J. H. Clayden; third. Mr. M. Johnstone: surgeon, Dr. C. Arnold; chief steward. Mr. J. Oracrz; chief engineer.-Ifr. K. A. Ward: purser, Mr. W. B. Downs;: wireless onerator, Mr. \V. H. C. Phillips: assistant wireless operator, Mr. C. Trovatt. Mr. W. Pish lias joined the Haupir: as socond officer. Mr. J., W. Murray, who lias been acting-second, has revertod to hia former position as third officer. Mr. W. J. Cramond, who was transferred from the Invercargill branch of the Union Steam Ship Company about nine months ago to, the position of assistant ijurser on one of the Bed Funnel steamers trading between Tasmania and Australia, now holds a similar position on the Maunganui. Mr. J. A. Cowan, late master pf the Himitangi, is now mate of the steamer Breeze. Captain Doorly is proceeding to Sydney to take comma id of the Waihora, relieving Captain A. 0. Showman, who conies ashore for holiday leave. Captain B.Pearson. late chief officer, has taken _ charge of the Opouri in place of Oaptain J. Macfarlane. who leaves by the Maunganui on his way to Newcastle to take up his appointment as pilot. Mr. J. Dewhurst, late second, is now chief mate of the Opouri. The Tyser liner Muritai is due in port from Napier on Sunday, and is expected to sail for London on Tuesday. It ie announced that the New Zealand Shipping Company's Jlurunui will reiilaco the F. and S. Line's steamer Kent on the loading berth at New Zealand ports for Wost of England ports. The Hurunui it? expected to- sail hence about tho end of July. After discharging Homo cargo at New Zealand ports, the F. and S. liner Kent proceeds to Australia to load for Home. Arapawa, s.s., of' the South Taranaki Steamship Co.'s fleet, leaves Wellington for Gisborne direct at 5 cm; to-day. After discharge at tho latter port she loads sheen for Lyttelton. Discharge of the Wellington portion of the Waiwera'e London cargo was completed yesterday, and she sailed for Timaru last evening. She returns to Wellington to take in Home cargo, and Auckland will be her final port in the Dominion.

Laden with timber, the Union Company's Karamu is due in port from Greymouth to-morrow. ' Gisborne will be the vessel's ficxt port of "call. The Maoriland Steamship Company's steamer Holmdale is at present undergoine annual overhaul on the Wellington Patent Slip. The work includes repairs to her broken sterri post, overhaul of the engines, and -extensive repairs to the deck. The propelling gear will also be overhauled. It is expected that the little vessel will be ready for recommission about tlio middle of next week. The steamer Gertie is beincr converted into a coal hulk. She has had her boilers taken out, and is now ha-vinc all the holes caused by removal of fitting, etc., blocked up. After various other alterations have also been carried out, it is probable that she I will be taken off the cradle to-day. Captain Fletcher, of the steamcj MangaDana, reports having passed a floating soar with about 6ft. of wood above water at D'Urville Island at 2 a.m. yesterday. The wreckage was siehted in the vicinity of the Itod Pino wreck. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Paparoa is due at Wellington from Wait-am, on Wednesday. June 25, to finish London loading. Departure will be taken for London on Friday, June 27. The Aparima was due to arrive at Colombo on Tuesday. She is en route from Cardiff to_ Calcutta. Following is an interestina comparison of the size of the new ferry steamer Wahine and the Maori:—The cross tonnage of tho \\ ahine is 4435 tons, and her dimensions are 375 ft. x 52ft. x 25ft. Gin. The Maori's gross register is 3399 tons, and her dimensions are 350 ft. x 47ft. x 24ft. 6in., so that the 1 Wahiuo is a substantially bigger ship than i tho Maori. Both steamers arc built on similar lines, and both are propelled bv turbine engines. Tho steamer Burgermeister Haelimami, 4315 tons, has been fixed to load ca€e oil/ at New York for New Zealand ports.

Steamers. From. Left. Due. Star of India ... London Apr. 22 .Tulle 23 Kemuera London May 10 June 24 Arava London May 22 July 8 Ilurunui London May 12 July 6 Makarini London May 10 July 15 Rualiino London Juno 7 July 21 Kent Liverpool May 3 July 11 •Suffolk Liverpool May 31 July 28 itakaia St. John Apr. 7 July 10 Devon Montreal May 31 Aug. 11 Kumara St. John Apr. 25 July 2 Aberlour New York Apr. 24 July 17 Star of Australia New York May 1'4 July 24 Wakefield New York May 8 July 20 Capo Breton New York May 12 July 30