SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3008, 20 February 1917, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OF THE JIOO.V. FEBRUARY. Day. Itr. m. Full moon 7 2 58 p.m. Last quarter 15 1 23 p . m . . New moon 22 5 39 a.m. MOON. Jfoon rises 1.43 a.m.; sets, 5.19 p.m. TIDE. To-day. 2.20 a.m.; 2.40 p.m. To-inorrow, 3.19 a.m.; 3.47 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.19 a.m.; sots, 6.49 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19. AWAIIOU, s.s. (12.50 a.m.), 407 ton« Rodger, from Wancanui. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (U5 a.m.), 198 tone. Harvey, from Forton i. i RIVERINA, s.s. (6 a.m.), 4758 tons. Entwisle, from Hobart, and Sydney. Passengers: Saloon-Jlesdamcs Clapin, Tolley and child, Coflin and child. Dupre, Burton, Walker, Newton, Oarney, Webberley, Monteith, Pearson, Pace, FubscU, Cook and child, King and 2 children, Sims Thompson, Gale and child, M'Phee and two children, M'Leunon, Harvey and in. fant, Gray, Woodger and infant. Mioses Wright, Prustnail, Coffin (2), Watkinu Itobb, Puller, Favilla, Ituir, Laneton Hope, Pillict, Lonerean, Willcox, Kyle, O'Sullivan, Sims, Parker, Bennett, lle'sre Card, Clapin, Tolley, Coffin (2), Burton' Barnett, Steel, Graham, Wcbberley, Corry Pearson. Sawyers, Carrington, Rodccr's, Paine,-Scully, Kins, Sims, and Pickering;--12 steerage. WAIRAU, s.s. (11.45 a.m.), 93 tons, Vondore. from Blenheim. RIPPLE, s.s. «.« p.m.). 370 tons, C«rlBon, from Napier. ' DEPARTURES, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19. OPAWA, s.s. (11.15 a.m.), 110 tons Nicholas, for Blenheim. PATEENA, s.e. (12.50 p.m.), 1212 tons, Irwin. for Picton and Nelson. JLAORI, s.s. (7.50 p.m.). 5399 tons, Manning,- for Lyttelton. Passengers: Saloon— Misses Manly, White, Ranisay, La-w. Curlett. Hodges, M'Kay, Jones, Ecdbridue Jack, Riddle, PhiUips, Robertson Stone' Douglas, Grave, Johnston, Birdling. lloberteon, Andrew, Robertson, Robertson Morton, Mesdaraes Hickls. Shirtdiffe, Hewlett, Howard, Clapen. Williams. Mendel, Johnston, Law, Allison, Green, Carney, M'Nae, Newtcy, Nicholson, Warren, Watson, Robortson, Curlott, Hulme, Peters, Wait, Norton, and child, Cudby, Smith, Birdlinff, Greenslako, Karr. Nesbitt, Barr and child, Woodward, Butler, Brice. Marshland. Peene, Messrs. Kcllow. 'Foley, Hudson, Shino. Evans, Bristol, Brodrick, Holmes, Finch, Shirtcliffe. Anderson, Stewart Dawson, Captain Peterson, Robortson, Warren, Young, Robertson, Head. Paine, Strone. M'Kel, Butler, Oocks, Croker, Kirk, Glasson, Hine, Price, Martin. KAPUNI, s.s. (3 p.m.), 150 tons, Gibson, for Patea. KAITOA, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 305 tons, Wildman, for Nelson , ,■' ROSAMOND, s.s. (5.40 p.m.), 721 tons, 'Stewart, for Lyttelton NGAKUTA. s.s. (6.40 p.m.), 1250 tons, Mnir, for Napier BLENHEDf, £.3. (8.10 p.m.), 151 tons, Wilkinson, for Havelock. WAIRAU, SB. (8.10 p.m). 1« tons, Vendore, for Blenheim KOWHAI (8.20 p.m.), 792 tons, Rankine, for Duncdin. AWAHOU, s.s. (8.45 p.m.), 407 tone, Eoster, for Foiton. TAEAWEKA, s.a. (3.15 p.m.), 2003 tons. Cameron, for Napier. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Wakatu, Lyttelton, Kaikoura, Feb. 2». Putiki, Wanganui, February 20. H&wera, Patca, February 20. - Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 20. Nikau, Nelson, February 20. Pateena, Neison, February 20. Waverloy, Patea, February 20. Opawa, Blenheim, February 20. Ripple, Akitio, Gisbornc. Napier, Feb. 20. Orepuki, Nydia- Bay, February 20. Karu, Greymouth, February 21. ' Kapunir Patea, February 21. Eegulus, Tarakohe, Fbruary 21. Wakau, Blenheim, February 21.' Kaitoa, Nplson, February 21. Maori, Lyttelton, February 21. Blennoim, Sounds, February 22. Victoria, Dunedin. Lyttelton, Feb. 22. Itiverina, Lyttelton,- Fobruary 22. John, Dunedin, via ports, February 22. Alexander, Tarakoho, February 22. Breezo, Wanganui, February 23. Monowai, Auckland, tiisborne, Napier, February 23. Hinjitangi, Lyttelton, February 21 Moeraki, Sydney, November 5. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. . Opawa, Blenheim, February 20. Nikau, Nelson, February 23. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 20. lliverina, Lytlejlon. February 20. Ripple, Napier, Akitio. February 20. Mapourika. Nel&on, Wcslport, Greymouth. February 20. llawcrn., Patca, February 20. Queen of the South, Foxton, February 20. Kapiti, Wanganui, February 20. Oropuki, Lyttelton, February 20. Kamo, Greymouth, February 20. Kittawa, Westport, February 20. Kapuni, Patca, February 21. Putiki. Wanganui. February 21; • Waverley, Patea, February 21. Regulus, Nelson, and West Coast, Feb. 21. Kaitoa, Nelson, February 21 Maori. Lyttelton, February 21 Pateena, Picton, Nelson, February 21. Wakatu. Kaikoura, Lyttelton. .Feb. 21. Jehn, Wanganui, February 22. Amokura. southern outlying islands, February 22. Ilinemoa, northern lighthouses, Feb. 22. Breeze, Lyttelton. Timaru, Dunedin, February 23. Alexander, Nelson and West Coast. February 23Jfonowai, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Feb. n. Hiniitangi, Chatham Islands. Feb. 26. Tarawera, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Feb. 27. Moeraki, Lyttelton, March 6. MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICE. ' VICTORIA, arrived at Wellington, via Gisborne and Napier, February 9. Left Wellington February 16 tor Dunodin. and due back February 22. Leaves here same Any for Sydney, via northern ports. BIVERINA, arrived Sydney from Wellington direct February 5. Left Sydney for Wellington after going to Hobart on February 15, and arrived Wellington February 19. Leaves here after going to Lyttelton on February 22 for Sydney direct. Due Sydney Fobruary 26. WIMMERA, leaves Sydney February 21 for Auckland, Gisborno, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin. MANUKA, arrived Sydney from Wellington direct February 12. Leaves Sydney after going to Hobart on February 22, and due Wellington February 26. Leaves Wellington after going to Lyttelton for Sydney direct on March 1, and duo Syoney Maxell 5. MOERAKI, arrived Sydney from Wellington direct February 19. Leavee Sydney for Wellington direct after going to Hobart on March 1, and- due Wellington March 5. Leaves Wellinsjon for Sydney direct March 8, and, due Sydney March 11. BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEA. SYDNEY, February 19. Arrived.—Moeraki (2 j>.m.), • froin N.Z. COASTAL. MONDAY,' FEBRUAKY 19. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Monowai (11.30 a.m.), from southern ports, i NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived— Karamu (8. a.m.), from Greymouth. Sailed.—Kailuna. (7.50 p.m.), for Westport. ONEHONGA. Sailed—Earawa (3.30 p.m.), for New Plymouth. FOXTON. Sailed.— o»<;c;i .->/ the South (5.30 p.m.), for Wellington. PICTON. Arrived—Pateena, (4.30 p.m.), from Wellington. * BLENHEIM. To Sail.-Opawa, (midnight), for Welling, ton. . NELSON. Sailed.-Nikau (7.5 p.m.). for Wellington; Corinna, for New Plymouth; R-egulus, (6.15 p.m.), for Picton. GREYMOUTH. Arrived—Ngahere (3.10 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Karu (1.30 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Soiled.-Mararoa (8.25 p.m.), for Wellington. , TO-DAY'S BERTH AGE LIST. The following berths havo.'sp far been allotied to vessels due here to-day;— Putiki. No. 13, Queen's Wharf. Hawcra, Pipitca Wharf. Mararca, Ferry Wharf. Nikau. No. 10 Queen's Wharf. i Wiivcrloy. No. 5 Queen's Wh&i'f. i Opawa, No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Eipplo, No. 14 Queen's Whari. Orepuki. Miramar. itIVEKINA FltOM SYDNEY. The Eiverina arrived in port early yesterday morning, after a smart trip from Sydney direct, during which moderate weather was experienced. She berthed at No. 1 North Quecn'e Wharf, and commenced discbarc'" of her carso. With tho vessel oamo tho flrafe news of a mishap which occurred on tho ii»y from Wellington to Sydney on her la:t trip. During the passoeo om> of (.;•:•. iiiston rods r as bent., and the- vessel •«■.•?..-

slopped for about three hours while temporary repairs were efl'ectwl. The vessel then proceeded on at half-speed, and on arrival in the harbour was assisted to the wharves by two tugs. She leaves here «t 5 p.m. to-dny for Lytteltou. NEW WELLINGTON TONNAGE EECOEB. On June 19, 1516, a record tonnage ot vessels in the port was constituted, there being forty-four vessels, totalling tons gross, in Wellington Harbour. This did not, of course, include any of the email ferry vessels or tugs which do not leave the port but only vessels which trade outside. Yesterday this record wa<; broken by a good margin, however. A list compiled showed that although there were only thirty-seven vessels in the port the total tonnage was 95.036 gross, an increase of <05 tons, on the June, J916, figures. Although the largo amount of tonnage in port ie accounted for by some as owing to tho labour trouble here, this is not correct, as tho majority of the vessels arrived in port during the week-end, and only started work yesterday morning. There were probably only two which could have got away last week, and theso were amongst tlie small vessels on the list. All the vessels were working yesterday, and the wharves especially the northern end, were presenting an exceptionally biwy Eceno.

VICTORIAN STATE SHIPBUILDING. The Victorian Minietry intends to carry out its decision of last year to appoint a manager to tho Slate shipbuilding yards at a salary of £1500 <v year. Though very little busine.~B is beans done, and though the difficulty of obtaining materials has prevented contracts being accepted, the Ministry is hopeful that the manager will be able to solve aIP existing difficulties, and place the yard-, on a sound footing.' Over seventy applications for tho position were received, but only three are being considered. The Agent-General (Sir Peli'r M'Bride) has been asked t-o inquire into tho qualifications of the three men in Great Britain who are considered to be suitable to fill tho post. LOSS OF THE AFPJC. When the White Star Line decided to enter tho Australian passenger trade about 16 years ago, tho first steamer to arrive was tho Medic, which was followed by the Afric and Persic, then tho Suevic and Hunic. All of these vessels have big oaseeni-er accommodation, aud are specially fitted for tho carriage of frozen cargoes. The Afric was built by Messrs. Hartand and Wolff of Belfast in 1899. She was a. steel twin-screw four-masted steamer, of 11,999 gross tons,' 550 feet 2 inches long, 63 feet 3 inches beam, and.31 feet 9 inches in depth. It 13 staled that the Afric, with two other steamers, were the first vessels to leave ■ Sydney with troops, nnd during the whole of her career she was practically free ot accidents. She has only been to J.ew Zealand once, and that -was when she visited Auckland last year to load for England. Her visit was not mentioned in tho Press at the timo. owins to her being under Admiralty orders.

GOVERNMENT STEAMEKS. Mr. G. Allport. Secretary for Marine, advises that tho taurine steamer Amokura, which was originally to have gpno north, will now leave here to-morrow for the southern outlying islands. She should leavo Duncdin or Bluff about ten days after leaving here, for tho islands. Which_ port she will eventually ea.il from hoe

not yet been decided. The Hinemoa, will also leave here on Wednesday' nest to go on her periodical trip, round the northern lighthouses and harbours. MESS TABLE GOSSIP. Mr. A. E. Pryde, third mate,'has come ashore from the Ncakuta. Mr. M. A. Scott has joined the Kowhai as chief ou&ineer, and Mr. F. H. It. Stidolph third engineer of the same vessel, has come ashore. Mr. P. Ward, second engineer of an overseas vessel, has oeffle ashore, and Mr. W. Norris has signed on in his place. . . . Mr. R. Willington has joined a special service ship as wireless operator. The small steamer Tflinui is carryinz out lightering operations at Waitara at present, and is not expected down here for a fortnight. Owins to Captain H. Brusey having to come ashore on sick leave, the trawler Nora Niven is staying in port, and her movements are indefinite at present. The John viae to have left Dunedin hst night for Wellington, via ports. She is due here on Thursday, and will probably leave the same day for Waugauul. The barquo Eothesay Bay is to leave Melbourne shortly for Auckland, where she is to load a 'cargo of pine for Sydney, The Blenheim left for the Sounds last night, and is due back here ou Thursday. Nydia Bay ie out of direct communicution and no wora- was received yesterday from tho Orepuki. She is now expected here from that port to-day, and goes on to Lj-ttelton to-day. Tho Breeze is due hero from Wanganui on Friday next, and will proceed on to Lyttelton, Timaru, and Dunedin. Slio does not call hero on the wuy to WansaThe Himitangi will prouably leave tho Cli'ithaii! Islands to-day for Lyttelton, and is due there on Friday. From- Lyttelton sho comes on to Wellington, being due on Saturday night or Sunday morning. She leaves here on Monday next for the Chatham Islands, and will return to Wellington via Lyttelton. The Mapourika does not now-leave here until 5 p.m. to-day for Nelson and the West Coast. It is hoped to got the Kamo and Kittawa away some time to-day. The former proceeds to Greymouth. and the latter to Johnston and Co. advise that the Ripple, which arrived in port at 9.40 p.m. yesterday, will leave at 6 p.m. to-morrow for Napier, Akitio, Wairoa, and Castlepoint. She receives cargo for Napier today, but nono for thfe other ports until to-morrow.