SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2777, 23 May 1916, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS

9 \ , PHASES OF THE MOON. MAY. Day. Hr.m. New moon 2 4 50 p.m. First quarter 10 8 17 p.m. Full moon 17 1 41 a.m. Last quarter 14 4 46 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 10,49 p.m.: sets, 12.43 p.m. Wednesday. TIDE. To-ilay, 9.23 a.m.; 9.50 p.m. To-m0rr0w,.10.20 a.m.; 10.43 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day* 6,58 a.m.; sets, 4.36 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, MAY 22. WHAKARUA, s.s. (7.50 a.m.), 6534 tons, Duncan, from Loudon, via way ports. RIVERINA, b.s. (8.40 a.m.), 4758 tons, Entwistie, from Ifobart and Syduey. Passengers : Saloon—Meedames Lee, Gray, Turner, Bain, Raleigh, Jenkins, Bramley and child, Glendinning, Gray, Hemu«, Rydon' and 2 children, Tickell and child, Stevens and 'child, BaUnutyne and 2 children, Catliro, M'Gallou, .Louisson, Misses Gale,Glendinning, l&jfris, Tingey, Jenness, Hemus, .Hunt, Craig (2), Hannon, Mitchell, Messrs. Newson, llungerford, Bain, Raleigh, Doyle, Walling ton, Meikle, Jenkins, BrawIcy, Rydon, Glendinning. Chateau, Allen,Wilson, Stevens, Foster, Harman, Major Olough, Major Haipin, Fraser, Moss, Tingoy, Hutchens, MacCaUucj, Higgins, George (2), Brodie, Slack, sergt. Lancaster, Hollis, O'Connor, Giirrie. Brodie, Crawford, Jamieson, Atkinson, Cousens, Mealo, Johnson, Cathro, and la uecond saloon and 40 steerage. DEFENDER, 5.0. (7.10 p.m.), 190 tons, Jamieson, from Hokitika. DEPARTURES, MONDAY, MAY 22. PATEENA, s.e. (i p.m.), 1212 tons, Irwin, for Picton and Nelson. KAITOA, s.s. (5.10 p.m.\i 350 tons, Wild man, for Nelson. MAORI, s.s. (7.55 p.m.), 3399 tons, Manning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon —Misses Cordon, Russell, Clark, Campbell, Brittain, Greon, Kirk, Hishon, Harris, .Rowlands, Searle, Roach, Wilson, M'Namara, Jones, Grey, Mesdames Smith, Jcffaris, Whitcombe, Ward, Jtoberts, Henshaw, M'Master, Buxton, Evaiis, Marise, Smyth, , Marshall, Whiting, O'Meara, Bramley and child, Green, Kirk, Eyre, Marshall, Crawford, Chapman, Painter, Brewer, Murray, Grant, Mooro and child, Raleigh, Munro, M'Gregor, Woodward, Brown, Dryden, Butler, M'Namara, Cormack, Chiby, Pearce, Bunt, Gallon, Louisson, Stevens, Tarrant, Glover, Prayne, Foster, Brown, Messrs, Wallach, Tartakover, Corkhille, Smith, Lind, Gibson, Jamieson, Higgins, Slack, Friedlander, Jeffaris, Ward, Hernshaw, Hawkins, Eyre, Newton, Bramley and ohlld, Triggs,' Thomas, Doll, Easterbrook, Atkinson, Crawford, Chapman, M'Queen, Fraeer, Preece, M'Bratney, Williams, Stone, Looney, Scott, Isaacs, Thomp&on, Hansen, Raloigh, Moore, Jones, Bruce, Hoskin, Blanch, Slater, Fletcher, Lucas, White, Elder, Dixon, Macfarlane (2), Scott, Buttenden, Huskinson, Nichols, Stephenson, Harrant, Miiii'ray, Haworth, Glover, Brownley, Wright, Cambridge, Prnyne, Foster, Brown, Pickering, Lieut.-Col. Moorehouse, Qir W. Hall-Jones, M.L.C., Colonel Anderson, Capt. Hugo, Sergt. Fancere, Brigadier Bray, Gunner M'Alister. ■ BLENHEIM, s.e. (8 p.m.), 120 tone, Wilkinson, for Blenheim. . _ lIIMITANGI. s.s. (8 p.m.), 323 tons.Thompson, for Chatham Islands. PALOONA, s.s. (9 p.m.), 2774 tons, Norton, for Melbourne. - t Passengers: Saloon—Miss Goldsmith, Mesdames James, Salek and child, Lanauze, Whitte, Slater, Andrews, Boswick, Watson, Reid, M'Diarmid, Messrs. Gracey, Ja-mes, Hughes, Salek, _ Chegwin, Irfvnauze, Whitta, Roger, Rod, Itienks. WAIMEA, s.s. (9.30 p.m.), 454 tons, Graham, for Nelson and coast.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kapuni, Pntca, May. 23 . Orepuki, Lyttelton, May 25. 1 Nikau, Nelson, May 23. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 23. Stormbilrd, .Wanganui, May 23. .Kapiti, Wanganui, May 23. Monowai, northern ports. Mar &S. ■Cygnet-. Kalltoura. May 23. . Itentuera, London, Auckland, .Way 23Pateena, Ficton, Nelson, May 2 -3. Defender, Hokitika. May 23. Wootton, Lyttelton, May 23. Opawa, Blenheim, May 24. Hawera, Patoa, May 24.* , Maori, Lyttelton, May 24. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 24. _ Alexander, Nelson and coast, May 24. Corinna, New Plymouth, May 24. Queen of the South, Foxton, May 24. .Mgakuta, Oreynioutn, May 2-5. Waverlcy, Patea, May 25. Tarawera, southern ports, May 25. 1 liivcrina, Lyttelton, May 25. '• Tainui, Wajtara, May .25.-, ' Wimmera, Melbourne, May 25. Kaitoa, Nelson, May 26. ' . Victoria, Sydney, via north. May 26. . Takapuna, Nelson and coast, May 27. Calm, Lyttelton, May 27. John, Wanganui, May 27. Ripple, Napier, Gisbnrne, May 28. Wei to mo, San Francisco, May 29. Orari, New l'ork, via Auckland, Mar 30. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Kiverina, Lyttelton, May 23. Takapuna, Nelson and coast, May 2J. liipplc, Na,pier, Gisborne, May 53. Monnwaij southern porta. May 23 Nikau, Kelson, May 23. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 23. ■ ICapiti, Wauganui, May 23.Orepuki, Nelson, May 23. Queen of tho South, Foxton, llay 23. Indralcma, Lyttelton, May Zi. Kapuni, Patea, May 23. Kamo, Greymouth, May 23. Waverley, Patea,. May 23. llawera, Patea, May 23. Karu, New Plymouth. May 23. Stormbird, Wanganui, May 24, Cygnet, Knikoure. May 24. Komata, Westport, May 24.Defender, Plcton, May 24. Maori, Lyttelton,. May 24. Pateena, Plcton, ■ Nelson, May 24. Opawa, Blenheim, May 24. Blenheim, Blenheim, May 2t. Corinna, Oaniaru, Duncdin, May 24. Whakarua, Lyttelton. May 25. Tainui, Waitara, May 25. > Tarawera, northern ports,' May 25. Victoria, southern ports./ May 26. Alexander, Nelson aud coast, May 26. Nerakuta, Greymouth, May 27. Wimmera, Melbourne, via south, May 37. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. INTERCOLONIAL SEEVIOE. UIVERINA, left Sydney May 18 for Wellington direct. Arrived here 4 May 22. Leaves May 25 for Sydney. Due thero May 29. Leaves Sydney May 2 for Wellington. MANUKA, leaves May 25 for Wellington. Duo here May 29.. Leaves June 1 for Sydney direct. MOERAKI, left Wellington May 19 for Sydney direct. Due thero May 22. Leaves June 1 for Wellington. Due here June 5. VICTORIA, loft Sydney May 17. for Auckland and south. Arrived Auckland May 21. Due Wellington May 26. Leaves same day for. south. WESTItAHA, left tor Sydney, via northern ports. May 18. Due Sydney May 26. Leaves May 31 for Auckland and 60uth. PALOONA left Melbourne May 11 for Wellington, via Hobart and southern porte. Arrived hero May 20. - Left for May 22. Due there May 27. WIMMERA, left Melbourne May 20, for Wellington direct. Due here May 25. Leaves May 27 for Melbourne, via south. (BY TELEGRAPH.) OVERSEA. NEWCASTLE, May 22, Arrived.—Kurow, from Auckland. MELBOURNE, May 22. Arrived.—Star of Scotland. Arrived.—Petono, from Greymouth. Arrived— Rcgiiluß (1.40' p.m.), from Picton; Davis, Itossbottom; 75 steerage.

COASTAL. MONDAY, MAY 22. AUCKLAND. Sailed.—Senorita (2 p.m.), for Sydney; Wcstralia (6.10 p.m.), for Sydney. To sail.—Chelmsford (8 p.m.), for Marsden Point. ,' Arrived.—Victoria (1.50 a.m.), from Sydney. ONFJIUNGA. Sailed.—Rarawa (3.15 p.m.), for New Plymouth. OrSBOItNE. To sail— ICiritona (6 p.m.), for Napier. PORT AHURIRI. Sailed—Monowai (2 p.m.), for Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sniled.-Kowhoi (10.50 a.m.), for Wcstport. WANSANXri. S<iiicd.->Stormbird (4.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Kapiti (12.45 p.m.), for Wellington. FOXTON. Ai-rivcd— Kennedy (1.40 p.m.), from Teraltohe. PICTOff. Arrived—Pateena (5.25 p.m.), from Wellington. . NELSON, Sailed.—Corinna (4 p.m.), for New Ply- ' mouth and Onchunga; Nikau (7.5 p.m.), for Wollington. , WESTI'OHT. Arrived.—Oanopus (1 a.m.), from Lytteltoil. GREYMOOTIL Arrived.—eßgulus (1.40 p.m.), from Picton; Ngatoro (1.50 p.m.), from New Plymouth; Opouri (5.30 p.m.). from Lyttelton; Breeze (1.55 p.m.), from Wangamii. Sailed.—Awahou (2.30 p.m.), for Wanganui. LYTTELTON. Sailed—OrcpuUi (12.30 p.m.), for Wellington; Wootton (1.15 p.m.), for Wellington. Arrived.—Calm (3.40 p.m.), from Gisborne. Sailed.—Mararoa (8.15 p.m.), for Wellington. Passengers; Saloon—Misses Ohapman, llobinson, Campbell, Sedgwick, Gongh, Lyon, Roddo, Layondalo, Robinson, Dunn, Hrown, Gills. lT.'l'fltosh... Sladen,

Butler, M'Kay, Thornton, -Steward, Barker, Garmichael, Matron M'Vee, Mesdames Nicholson, Robinson, Vernon, Todd, Moou,' Oassell, Thomson, Watt, Stevenson, Ross, Voyce, llynes, Frost, Hamilton, Turt-on, Smith, • Forsytli, Tremble, Carmichael, Philips, Wait-on, "Roshottoiu, Davis, Rev. Rankin, Rev. Ryburn, Dr. Tonehend, Dr. Patcreon, Rev. Watt, Rev. Fitzgerald, Horn R. 31. Rhodes, M.P., Messrs. Gould, Robinson, Sandflton, j Moon, Cassell, Thomson. Stevenson, Ross, M'Donald, Dicker, Wilson, Dury, Chambers, Partridge, Simcs, Porteous, J. Dickie, M.P.. G. Witty, MJ'., Vernon, Ferguson, Frost, Nanearrow, Fulton, Crossweli, Newall, St. John. Smart, Thomas, M'lntyre, Kerr, Marshall, Galvlcy, M'Farlane, Abcmethy, Tucker, Yates, Bate, Cudiey, M'Lauchlan, Walton, i M'Bride, Patterick, Ilelpman, Gollan, 1 Thompson, Ward, Mills, Allison. Washbourne, Marshall, Cossar, Kennedy.. Coltman, Davcy, Preston, Drake, »Scott. Reese, Greigg, Reid, Swanson, Ilolman, G-uiney, avis, Rossbottom: 75 steerage. , TIMARU. Sailed.—Warrimoo (6 p.m.), for Oamaru. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Rosamond (4.50 p.m.), from' Wellington; Waipori (1 p.m.), from Westport; Tarawcro. (5.50 a.m.), from Wellington; Storm (1.20 a.m.), from Lyttelton. THE RETURN OF THE FLORA. CRANK-SHAFT BROKEN. Some 'anxiety lias been expressed in Auckland regarding the Union Company's steamer Flora, which was reported as having broken down on the voyage from Auckland to Tahiti. News received here is to the offect: that it was the crankshaft of the steamer which gave outno t the main shaft, as previously stated. The Flora was picked up by a French steamer, and .towed to Papeete, The crank-shaft was taken on shore and fixed up temporarily by drilling and putting up what is termed a "button," to give it strength. Tlio Mapourika,' which, left Wellington about 14 days ago, -would accompany the. Flora, the latter coming along under easy steam. In case of fine weather the Flora would be under control, but if bad weather cam© on the Mapourika would take her in tow. The two steamers may bo expeoted to reach. Auckland about Saturday next. RIVERJNA FROM SYDNEY. Another fart trip, was recorded by the Riverina, which arrived from Sydney about 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The vessel left tho New South Wales port at 4 p.m. on Thursday last. The epeed averaged worked out at 14.25 knots per hour. The trip was- made in 'fine weather, and was without incident. Tho Riverina brought 1280 tons of oarco for discharge hero, including transhipments ox the following steamersNikko Mara, Tango •Maru, Gauge, Wyreema, Co. duna, Corio, St. Alban's, Empire, ajid Nor« die. She wilL leave for Lyttelton to-night at. 5 o'clock, and will return on Thursday, and leave thci-t evening for Sydney direct,

TEE WIMMERA FROM MELBOURNE. ! The Huddart-Parker steamer Wimmera loft Melbourne at 3 p.m. oil Saturday for , Wellington direct. The vessel is duo in 1 pol't on 'Thursday, and will not leave\ for Melbourne, -via tlio south until Saturday at 5 p.m. She has on board some 810 t-ons of cargo, including two 6-ton boiler shells. FHUIT COMDTG BY VICTORIA. The Victoria' is due on Friday from Sydney, via Auckland and ports. Sho ■will bring a large quantity of Island fruit ex the Talune. WJIAKARUA IN PORT. The C. and D, linor Whakdrua. arrived here about 8 o'clock yesterday morning from New York, via Auckland. The vee« sel berthed at.tho King's Wharf. It is expccted that the liner -will leave on Thursday for Duncdin and 'Lyttelton to complete discharge. THE OPOUIU'S MISHAP. It has not yet been satisfactorily cleared up how or what the Opouri recently struck off Waipapa Point, which caused considerable damage to' her plates, and necessitated her, bp.ing docked-at Lyttelton for some time. 'The evidence at the usual inquiry held indicated, that the vessel was within a short distance from the shore at the time ofHhc* mishap. In view of the somewhat exceptional circumstances, • the Superintendent of Marine at Lyttelton has been instructed to arrange - for a Magisterial Inquiry into tho accidcnt. The Opouri has since resumed her running. ..THE REMTJERA'S 'OFFICERS. Captain Grcenstreet, in command of the liner Remuera, due at Wellington this morning from London, via Auckland, has tho following officers:—Chief, Mr. H. Wilde; second, Mr. F. J. Gaulton;. third. Mr. F. A. Goodman; fourth, Mr. W. Jones; surgeon, Dr. A.' Grant;, chief engineer, Mr. W. Sneddon; second, Mr. W. Gurney; third, Mr. J. Moilinson; fourth, Mr. H. White: fifth, Mr. H. W. Rnper; sixth, Mr. T. M'Oann; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr. W. Singer; second, Mr. H. Windybank; electrician,

Mr. J. C. Bridge; wireless operator. Mr. H. P. J. Hart; chief steward, Mr. Bowen. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Mr. J. F. Scott, third officer of the Pateena, has left that vessel to join the fakapuua- as second. Mr. E. Jackson (late second mate of the Storm)-will take the vacant position on the Pateena. Mr. Bias, second officer of the Riverina, has resigned from the company's service, and will proceed to England to offer his services to tho Navy. Mr. Tozer has signjed on in Mr. Bias's place, i Mr. Brocklehurst has taken Mr. Platte's I place third officer of the Riverina. I Mr. Stafford is now fourth officer of the Riverina, vice Mr. M'Leod, who is on the Ultmaroa. , Mr. H. N. Ripley, late fourth engineer of the Ivurow, ia* at present 'ashoro oil holiday leave, and has been relieved by Mr. T. Scott, lato fifth engineer of the Manuka-. A Bpecial meeting of the Wellington district of tho Australasian Institute of Marine Engineers will be held at tho institute building at 12.30 p.m. to-day. Tho business is stated to bo important. Tho Riverina, which arrived from Sydney j yesterday morning, is to leave for Lyttol- > ton at 5 o'clock this evening. « After overhauling at Nelson on her ar- ' rival at that port from Wellington this morning, the Xaitoa will return on Friday with passengers only. She will go on to the Patent Slip, and will be neatly to resume running on Monday afternoon. It is expected that the Wootton will arrive from Lyttelton this afternoon. An offort will be made to dispatch her the same evening for Lyttelton. It is anticipated that the Defender will get away for Picton, Hokitika, and Greyv mouth on Wednesday. It is expccted that the Blackball Coal Compajiy'B collier Ngakuta will arrive from Greymouth' on Thursday next. She will probably return to the coast on Saturday. The Karui is listed to sail for New Ply* mouth at noon to-day. She was to have left yesterday. The F. and S. liner Middlesex at present in Australia, and which is duo in New Zealand shortly, had a narrow escape from disaster eoon after commencing voyago. Leaving Liverpool on March 25, she was proceeding off the Irifih coast, when a mine was sighted ahead. Word was Immediately passed to tho helmsman, and the steamer steered clear ot tho danger* ous obstacle. After being considerably delayed, tho Paloona, left last evening for Melbourne direct. Due to-morrow' from northern porta, tho Monowai will bring, for discharge • here some 514 tons of general; cargo. Tho vessel proceeds south this evening.. : No cargo will bo taken for Diinodin by the Monowai, but the Corinna, leaving, on Wednesday, will lift cargo for Dunedin. After undergoing a 'thorough, overhaul at Auckland,, the Scales Line schooner Yeabel left tho northern port on Saturday for Noumea and Surprise Island, in order to load superphosphates. She is expected back at Auckland- in about five weeks' time. Tho oollior Koipmiko ia due at Lyttelton to-day. with a load* of coal. _ The Himitangi, which' arrived from Chatj ham Islands on Tuesday, with a load of fish left last night Pgain for southern island. She will load more fish aud some live stock.; ...... • .

In addition to. the schooner F. J. Wood, which arrived at Dunodin on Friday afternoon from Hoquia'm Harbour (TJ.S.A.V with a- cargo of Oregon, there are three other ships on their way from the Pdcifio Coast to Dunedin 'with similar $£ig<>eß. They are tho J. W. Clise* the P. J• Walden, and tho Omega..