SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3152, 2 August 1917, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OF THE MOON. AUGUST. Day. Hr.m. Full moon i < JJ P-m----■Last quarter -10 726 a.m. New moon 18 5 51 a.m. First quarter 26 6 08 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 3.49 p.m.; sets, 6.55 a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 2.43 a.m.; 3.15 p.m. _ To-morrow, 3.39 a.m.; 4.11 p.m. - SUN. Sun rises to-day, 6.58 a.m.; sets, 4.56 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1. ' KAITOA, 6.8. (4.15 a.m.). 305 tons, Wildman, from Nelson. KARAMU, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 934 tons, Kidman, from Westport. KAPITI, s.s. (7 a.m.). 242 tons. Sawyers, from Wanganui. v MAORI, s.s. (7.10 a.m.). 4214 tons. Manning, from Lytteiton. ALEXANDRA, s.s. (7.30 a.m.). 377 tons, Wildman, from Tarakohe. BLENHEIM, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 151 tons, Wilkinson, from Blenheim. WOOTTON, s.s. (11 a.m.), 151 tons, Larsen, from Lytfelton. BREEZE, s.s. (1.20 p.m.). 553 tons, Braidwood, from Lyttelton. KAITUNA, s.B. (8.55 a.roO. 1977 tons, Eyan; from Westport. KAKAPO, s.s. (10.25 a.m.), 1521 tons, M'Donald, from Westport. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (3.50 p.m.). 198 tons, Harvey, from Foxton. HUIA, s.s. (7.35 p.m.). 127 tons, Thorns, from New Plymouth. WOOTTON, s.s. (8.55 p.m.), 151 tons, Larsen. towed baok to port disabled. OPAWA, s.s. (9.30 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. % DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1. PATEENA, s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 1212 tons,. Irwin, tor Ifoton and Nelson. ■ WOOTTON, s.s. (4.10 p.m.), 151 tons, Larsen, for Puponga. KAITOA, s.s. (5 p.m.). 305 tons, YY Human, for Nelson. , % ,„„ / ALEXANDER,, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 377 tons, Wildman, for Nelson and West Coast. MAORI, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 4214 tons, Mannings, for Lyttelton. Passengers-Saloon: Misses Goodcr, Ogilvie,. Donaldaoji, Henderson, Andrews, M'Conacbic, Itobinson. Hines, Owen, Oalder and infant. Cameron (2), Eraser; Mesdames Blakelcy, Musk, Simpson and 2 children, Dickson. Paterson, Anderson and child, M'Lcod, Ttoss, Cotter, Hollway and 2 children. Chapman. Price and child. Lawrence, Robertson, Hope, Ragg, Adams, Horn., Cameron; Messrs. Perry, Powis, Horn, Pattullo, Dodd. Skinner, Duncan, Anderson, Irving, Shand. Norton, Hone, Hardy, Walklcy; Young, Hay Shutc, Boyle, M'Phcrson, Chapman, Guthrie, Brown, Chillwcll, Bayliss, Tapper, Baker. Mowat, Cooper, Best, Carey, Hunter, Tnffer, Dell, Rowland, Hayley, Havman, Brown, Blakcly. Holford. Hicks, Musk, Simpson, Major Nutsford, Captain Post, Sergeants Kelly, Franks, Munro. M'KenKio, Q.M.S. Lye, Private M'Fagen, Colonel Gregor, S.M. Cuapncll, Private Jovcc, Lieutenant Raines. WAIRAU, s.B. (8 p.m.). 143 tons, Vcndore, for Blenheim. ._.„■ BLENHEIM, s.s. (9 p.m.), 151 tons, Wilkinson, for Blenheim.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kanio, Grcyoiduth, Atig.nt 2 Wavcrlcy, Patca, August 2. Opawa, Blenheim, August 2. Mararoa, Lytlolton, August 2. Nikau, Nelson, August 2. Patccna, Nelson, Picton, August i. Magic, Sandy Bay, August 2. Kapuni, Patea., August, 2. Wakatu, Lyttclton. Kaikoura, Aug. B, lnvercargill, Wanganui, August 2. Kohau, Kaipara. August 2. Monowai. south, August 2. Uorinna. south, August 2. Maori, Lyttclton, August 3. Kaitoa, August 3. Blenheim, Wanganui, August 3. Wairau, Blenheim. August 3. Kittawn, Greymouth, August. 3. Kamona, Greymouth, August 3. iicgulus, New Plymouth, August 3. Himitangi, Timaru. August 3. Mapourika, West Coast, August 4. Kapiti, Wanganui, August 4. Queen of the South, Foxton, AtigU6l 4. .John. Timaru, August,s. Huia! New Plymouth, August 4. Breeze, Lyttclton, Augitßt 5. Hippie, Gisborne, August 5. I'utiki, Bunedin, August 5. Ivohatt, Kaipai-a, August, 5. Eunice, Lyttclton August 6.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES, Kapiti, Wanganui. August Z. Kannni, Patca, August 2. Breeze, Wangjiwiii, August 2. "Huia, New Plymouth. August 2. Karamu, Greymouth, August 2. 'Queen of the South, >'oxtoii, August 2. Kapuni, Patca. August 2. Opanva, Blenheim.' August! 2. Wavcrley, Patea, iVugust, 2. Mararoa, Lyttclton, Ang.-ist 2. Nikau. Nelson, August 2. Corinna., New Plymouth, August 2. Mouowai, northern ports, AugU6t Z. Tainui, Wangauui, August 2. Kiatoa, Nelson, August 3. Maori. Lyttclton, August 3. Patcona, Picton. Nelson, August J. Kaituna, Westport, August 3. Rcgttliis, Nelson, West Coast, August 3. Invercargill. Wanganui. August 3. Hincmoa, southern lighthouses, Aug. 3. '•Himitangi. Chatham Islands, August .s. Wakatu, Lyttclton, Kaikoura, Aug.. 3. Queen of the South, Foxton, August 4. Defender, Hokitika, August 6. Blenheim, Havclock. August n. John, southern ports, August 7. Hippie, Gisborne, August 7. Manourika, West Coast. August 7. Eunice, Lyttclton, August 7.

BY TELEGRAPH. .- COASTAL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST, 1. , POUT AHURIRI. To Sail.-Tc Aiiau (5 p.m.), for Qisborne. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived—Rarawa (5.40 a.m.), from Oncliunga. .-yyANGANUI. Sailcd.-Invcrcnrgill (8.30 p.m.), for WeiUn * to "- PATEA. • To Sail.-Waverley (8 p.m.), and Kapuni (8 p.m.). for Wellington. . ■ - ' PICTON. Arrived— Patcena (4.30 p.m.), from Wclllngton' .. NELSON. Sailcd.-Mapourika (8.30 a.m.), Xor Westport and Greymouth. WESTPORT. Arrived—Komata (2.15 p.m.), from Wellington; Rosamond (8.15 a.m.), from Bluff. " ' GREYMOUTH. Sailcd.-Karao (8 a.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrivcd.-rCalm (4 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Mararoa (6.40 p.m.), and Monowai (7.25 p.m.), for 'Wellington. TIMARU. Sailed.— Himitangi (5.30' p.m.), for Wellington. POET CHALMERS. Arrived— Poherua (4.15 a.ip.), from Oamaru. Sailed.—Kahika* (6.20 n.m.), for Greymouth. BERTHAGE LIST. , The following is the berthage list of vessels due in port to-day:— Monowai-No. 1 (north). Queen's Wharf. Mararoa— Ferry Wharf. Corinna-No. 6 (north). Queen s Wharf. • Nikau-No. 10, Queen's Wharf. Opawa-No. 13, Queen's Wharl. , Queen of the South-Glasgow Wharf. Wavcrley-No. 6. Queen's Wharf. Kapuni-King's Wharf. Invercargijl—Pipitea whim.. Magic-Ferry Wharf. Kohau—Tariiuuki Street Wharl. Kauio-Tarauaki Street Wbarr. Tainui-King's Wharf. , Wootton—No. 13 (north), Queen s Wharf.

MAGIC ON A SANDBANK. The scow Magic, with stone, for Weilineton, ran on a sandbank on Tuesday niuht as she was leaving-Sandy Bay. It, was expected that the vessel would be re-' Hoatcd last, night. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Mr 0. 0. Norton, a well-knowu purser in tiie Union Company's service, lias resigned, and intends to go to Sydney to take una shore position. Mr \V. Wilier, late purser of the Tarnwere, is at present in Duncdiu awaitine, instructions.. ,„■,,"' Mr. CV Vesta, first'mate of the Alexander has- gone ashore at Nelson. Mr W I'. Byre, late assistant nurscr on the Maori, is'to. Join the TJ.S.S. Co.'s Island service,, Mr. J. Sutherland, litp r.f the Pateena, wrll take Mr Eyre's clacc on the Maori. \ ..,.«'• Mr. D- Wyles has joined the Maori as wireless operator. ..,..,, Mr. 0. Richardson has joined -ne Maori The death occurred recently at Bcvonnort N S W.. of Captain Jens Anthou. who ad'been ailing for tho past 12 months. The late Captain Antlion was born in Denmark in 1851, and. came to Australia thirty vears ago, and had charge of scv.'il sailing vessels trading hctwecu Melbourne and tho North-west Coast. Captain Tost, of the Transport Board, left for Dunedin by the Maori last oyemnq. As the small coastal steamer Huia had in shelter at Kapiti Island on Sunday on account of the bad weather, she did not arrive at New Plymouth until 8 a.m. on Tuesday. She arrived here last eveniDC aud will sa'l "Bain for Now Plymouth at noon to-day.

WOOTTON DISABLED. The low pressure cqnneeting-rod of the coastal steamer Wootton broke at 4.50 p.m. yesterday, when the vessel had reached the Heads outward bound to Puponga and Lyttelton. Captain Larsen signalled to Beacon Hill signal steamer, and the tug Karaka went to the assistance of the steamer, which was takeu in tow at about 8 p.m. An hour later the \Wootton was berthed at-No. 13 (north) Queen's Wharf. Repairs will be carried out by Messrs. J. .). .Niven and Co., and it is hoped to have the vessel ready for sea by Saturday. TAINUI FOR LIGHTHOUSE WORK. Tnu work oi httiuir a new tail-shaft ana propeller on the'coastal steamer Tainui, at ±,vans jUay, was nnianed succt-ss-fully last niitht, und the vessel was to have beeu towed to a berth at the wliarves at 2 o clock tills morning. ■Sir. Salnioud, of the local agency, stated yesterday mat tne 'I'ainui is to bu engagca in ligntcrlng work at Wunganui for some time, .auu the vessel will sail to that port tq-.nlght.

The Putiki, which has come out of dock at 1/uiicdiu, win leave that port to-qay for Wellington. She is due here on Suuday. It lias as .vet not been decided where one will sail lor from this port. The John is to leave Duneain to-day and Oaiuaru to-morrow lor Wellington, where she is due on aunday. The John will leave lor southern poi'l* on i'uesuay, ituu not lor tfauganui, as was arranged Previously. Although no word, of her leaving lias been recelveu the auxiliary ketch Kohau will arrive at Wellington to-day from, liuipara ou her maideu voyage, she will berth at the Tarauaki Street iVliari, v uere she will Discharge Ml,ouDl't. jf timber. The Blenheim, which, ou arrival at Blenheim to-day will load cliu.ll for Vi'aneanui, is. due here from tne latter port on J'riaay. According to a Gazetto notice, the Tokomaru Harbour Hoard intends to erect beacons to mark the best anchorage in Tokomtiru Bay. The lights are to be shown on and after September 1. Advices by the last mail report the chartering of three .Norwegian steamers at new high rates for vessels out tf the i J aciiic Coast to foreign ports. One of the vessels has .just beeu launched, and has beeu taken over by Mitsui and Co. for three voyages, which will occupy about sis montns. Iter charter price is approximately 85,G00doi. a month Del, the charterers paying all expenses of operation, so that she will earn more than half a million dollars. Another foreign bottom has been taken for foreign stervice for six or seven months at 105,000d01. monthly. The third vessel is to make one round trip from the Pacific Coast to a foreign pore at a rate of 150,000 dol. net. ' The Wellington agency for the auxiliary schooner 1 Houto. has been accepted by Messrs. Dalgety and Co. The Houto is owned by the Iron and Steel Company o; New Zealand, whose headquarters are at Duncdin. Well known as a good sailer the Houto has rccontly been fitted with.Scandia engines burning crude oil. It is understood that the vessel will trade between Aueklaud, Wellington, and Duuediu. The harbour ferry steamer Duchess is to resume her -running on Priday, after minor repair* to ber boiler. ' . During the month of July the total tonnage that arrived at and departed from Wellington was 169,272. for the month of July, 1916, the tonnage was 254,232, there being, therefore a decrease this year of 84,960 tons. ' • It is of interest to note that the revival of wooden shipbuilding is not peculiar to the United States. In France it is proposed that the timber of the south be used for large vessels or 6000 tons with Steel reinforcing.. This type of vessel v.as common in France a few decades ago. In Norway and other Scandinavian-coin-tries an unusually large number of vcodeu vessels are being built. For six months ended .Tune .)0, 1917, 1.723,666 tons of coal, valued at £1,212,826, were exported from' Newcastle. The figures for the June half-year, 1916, were 1,580,bti tons, valued at £850,071. Notwithstanding the. war, the /lumber of vessels which entered Japanese ports durine last year was far greater than 1915. According to the official returns, 9062 vessels with a total tonnage of 20,363,518 entered the ports lost year, an increase or 888 vessels over the. previous year. The number of vessels which left. Japanese ports last, year was 9653, with a total tonnage of 20,553,340. ; : The Monowai, from southern ports, is due at Wellington at about 9.30 a.m. today. She will sail for the north this alterThe Corinna, from Duncdin, via ports, is due here to-day. and will sail to-night for Nelson and New Plymouth The Kamo left Greyuiouth at 8 a.m. yesterdnv for Wellington. She is due this morning and will berth at the Taranaki Street Wharf.