SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 78, 26 December 1917, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP THE MOON. DECEMBER. Day. Hr. m. liaet quarter 7 144 a.m. Now moon 14 8 47 p.m. First (inartcr .... 21 5 J7 p.m. Full moon 28 9 22 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-dny, 5.43 p.m.; Bets, 2.49 a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 2.12 ii.m.; 2.35 p.m. To-morrow, J. 5 a.m.; 3.24 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 4.16 a.m.; sots, 7.26 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, DECEMBER M. QUEEN OP THE SOUTH, e.a. (2.15 a.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, from Poxton. BLENHEIM, s.B. (3.35 a.m.), 120 tone, Wilkinson, from Wauganui. , KAITUNA, 8.8. (6,20 a.m.), 1977 tons, Ryan, from WesVport. , JOHN. s.s. (6.40 a.m.), 339 tons, Harwich, from Wanganui. PATEENA, 8.8. (9.20 p.m.), 1212 tons, Irwin, from Picton. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25. MAPOUEIKA, S.B. (4.35 p.m.), 1203 toll*, Sowell, from Nelson. KAPITI, s.s. (6.40 a.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wanganui. MABABOA, s.s. (7.35 a.m.), 2598 tons, Cameron, from .Lyttclton. BIPPLE, a.s. (1U.20 a.m.), 370 tons, Carlson, from Gisbornc. MONOWAI, a.s. (11.30 a.m.), 3433 tons, Drcwctte, from Lyttelton. KOIU.TA. B.s. (3.50 p.m.), 1994 tons, M'Loan, from Wcstport. . PATEENA, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 1212 tons, Irwra, from Nelson and Picton. DEPARTURES. MOSDAY, DECEMBER lA. PATBENA, B.a. (12.30 p.m.), 1212 I Irwin, for Picton. KAITOA, 8.8. (5 p.m.), 305 tons, Wildnian, for Jfelaon. KOSAMOND, s.B. (5.15 p.m.), 721 tons, Edge, for Bluff and Dunedin. KAITUNA, a.s. (5.55 p.m.), 1977 tone, P>yan, for Auckland. •MAORI, s.s. (8 p.m.), 3412 tons, Mannine, °PATEENA, B.s. (10 p.m.), 1212 tons, Irwin, b.s. (10.15 p.m.), 721 tonß, Tellonowcth, for Greymouth. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25. KARU, e.s. (6.40 a.m. from Wor3cr Bay), 267 tons, Muir, for Tarakohe. MONOWAI, s.B. (6.40 p.m.), 3433 tone, Drewette, for Lyttelton. MABAIIOA, s.e. (7.60 p.m.), 2598 tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Jlapourika, Westport. Greymouth, Dec. 26. Maori, Lyttelton, December 26. Huia, New Plymouth, December 27. Nikau, Nolson, December 27. Mararoa, Lyttelton, December 27. Patoona, Nelson, Pictou, December 27. Corinna, New Plymouth, December ZB. Waverley, Patea, December 28 Kaitoa, Nolson, December 28. Inyercargill, Wanganui, Dec. 23. Kowhai, Groymouth, Decomber 28. Opawa, Blenheim, December 28. Pohorua, New Plymouth. Dec. 28. Putiki, Oamaru direct, Ngatoro, Greymonth, December 2r. Hawera, Patea, December 29. Kapuni, Patea, December 29. Queen of the South, Poiton, Dec. 29. Kittawa, Greymouth, December 29. Monowai. Lyttelton. December 29. Kapiti, Wanptanui, December 29. Baden -Powell, Onehunja, December 29. Mnpouvika, West Coast, Nelson, Dec. 29. Blenheim, HaYclock, Sounds, Dec. 30. Wakatu, Knikoura, December 30. Opawa, Blenheim, December 30. Kahu, Napier, via Ooaet, January 1. Waimca, Nelson, January 2. Eipple, Gisborne. January 3.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Defender, Hokitik.t, Decombcr 26. Opawa, Blenheim, December 26.. Pateena. Picton, Nelson, December 26. Maori, Lyttelton, December 26. Waverley, Patea, December 26. Queen of tho South, Ponton, Dec. 27. Wakatu, Kaikourn, Lyttcjton, Deo. 27. Hlcnheim. Ilavolock. Sounds, December 27. Kapiti, Wanganni, December 27. Kahu, Xapier, December 27. Nikau, Kelson. December 27. Himitangi, Ohatham Islande. Dec. 27. Mararoa, IJyttelton, December 27. John, Dunedin direct, December 27. Havera, l'atca, December 27. Kapuni, Fatea, December 27. Huia., Wanganui, Now Plymouth. Dec. 23. Kaitoa, Nelson, December It. Ttijipli:. Kuaicr. Uiitoorne, Drn. 20. Jnvorcargill, Wanganui. December 28. Corinna. Dunedin, Oauiaru. Timaru, December 28. Piitiki, Timaru, Dunedin, December 29. Monowai. Lyttcltoii, December 21 Mapoiirika, Nelson. West Coant, Jan. 1. Waimcii, Kelson, Coast, Jan. 2. 1 BY , ' TELEGKA.PH COASTAL. MOJffIAY, DECEMBER 24. OKEHUNGA. Armed.—liarawa (10.15 a.m.), from >"ew Plymouth. NEW PLYMOUTH. Ari'iTod.—Karawa '(3.50 p.m.), from Onehunga. KBIjSON. Bailcd.-Orepuki (3.15 p.m.), for Grcymouth. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrived.—Oorinna (9.30 a.m.), from Nelson. NELSON. Armcd.-Kaitoa (5.45 a.m.), from Wellington. LTTTEIiTON. To Bail.—Maori (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington. TO-DAY'S BEKTHAGE LIST. John-King's Wharf. Komata—Taranaki iStrcct Wharf. Maori-Ferry Wharf.' Neatoro—Taranaki Street Wharf. Ripple—Pipitea, Wharf. Huia—No. 11 (north) Queen's Wharf. Putiki-No. 12 Queen's Wharf. Wakatu-No. 7 Queen's Wharf. Nikau—No. 10 Queen'a Wharf. Pateena—No. 14. (south) Queen's Wharf. Mararon.—Ferry Wharf. Poherua—No. 4 (south) Queen's Wharf. Kamo-Olyde Quay Wharf. Kapiti—King's Wharf. Monowai—Taranaki Street Wharf. Kajau— Wharf. PANAMA CANAi TBAFHO. The total number of shipe making tho tTaneit of the Panama Canal during tho tiscal year ended June 39 in seagoing traffic was 1876, saye tho "Byron." In tho fiscal year 1916 tho total wae 787; in 1915 it was 1086. The aggregate gross and net tonnage of tho 187? ships in the year 1917, according: to the ruleß of measurement for tho Panama Canal, were 8,530,121 and 6,009,3581 tons respectively. The cargo carried through tho Canal amounted to 7,229,255 tons of 2240 pounds. Ships making the passage of tho Canal without cargo, including uaval shipe and pleasure craft, as well as merchant ehips in ballaet, aggregate 284. Of these, 187 wore in transit from the Atlantic to the. Pacific, and 97 from the Pacific to the Atlantic; net tonnages ivero 574,881 and 219,907, respectively. The average net tonnago of all ehips was 520S tons. The average Bet tonnago of the ships carrying cargo was 3275 tons. The average ldading of tho ships with cargo was 4541 long tone.

Tho Opawa -will sail at 8 o'clock to-night for Blenheim, not tu-niorrow night, as had been ndvertiied. To-night, as last night, there will be no sailing from Wellington of an Ancnor steamer for Nelson. Both the Kaitoa and Nikau were at Nelson for the holidays, mid the last-named steamer will arrive at Wellington to-morrow, sailing in the evening, as usual. Tho Kaitoa is duo on Friday, and will sail in the evening. On New Year's Day and Wednesday thero will be no aaitinK. from Wellington. The Mapourlka will sail at noon to-day direct for Wcßtport and Qrcymouth, omitting Nelson on account of being a day late in her running. Tho Komata arrived yesterday -with coal from Wcstport. Her crew will bo paid off to-day until after the holidays. Tho Karu sailed from Worser Bay al 6.40 a.m. yesterday for farakoho. Tho Policrua is due nt Wellington on Friday with chceso from New Plymouth. Tho John will rcccivo cargo until 3 p.m. 10-morrow at Duncdin, and will sail in tho evening. Tho Kowhai sailed on Saturday night for Groymouth to load for Wellington. Sho ia due at tho end of this week. Tho ferry Btcaraor Mararoa, which left Wellington on Saturday at 7.46 n.m., did not arrivo iu Lyttclton until 1,60 p.m. on Sunday, about four hours and a half overdue. Tho ship's barometer was down to £3.72 when the vessel left Wellington, and on reaching Wellington Heads tho vessel encountered a very strong southerly to south-west gale and lilgh seas. Her bow was constantly awaeh, and tho Bpray gave those in charge on the bridge a rough timo. The woather improved on rounding the Kaikouras at about 9 a.m. Tho trip is stated to have been one of the roughest tho Tesscl Tia» mfldo during the year, and tho 600 nasscngcri epent a, very unplcaeant time. Tho Department of Commercial Intelligence has notified that it hae been decided that from January 1, 1911. an incrcaeo of 2 50fr per ton of 40 cubic feet will bo mado in the Su«7. Oanal dues for nhipe in ballast. The effect of this will bo to bring tho rates for laden and empty shlpi lo the Bamo level, namely, 8.60fr., which. a* tho dues arc nayablo at tho rats of ZMOfr to tho pound sterling, is eaulYßlent to 6a.'sil.

Mr. J. A. Patterson, extra olllccr on Hits Kaikoura, has come ashore. Aβ tho Blenheim could not loud coal on Monday on account' of the coal-workcra rofuaing to work late, her departure for Havclock and l'clorus Hounds has buen postponed till Thursday at noon. Intending passengers are asked to act accordingly. At 6.40 p.m. yesterday the Monowai b:imcd for Lyttelton. The vessel will remain at Lyttcltou until Friday night, when sho will sail for Wellington. If the passenger traffic warrants it sho will Bail on Halurday night for Lyttelton. It is interesting to note in connection with tho appointment of Mr. I. 1 . (I. Moflatt to theaicw position of harbourmaster, win ■wharfinger at Motueka, and Herniary to tho Harbour Hoard (eays the Motueka "Star") that his father, tiio Into Mr. H. U Jloffatt, held the position of harbourmaster and wharfinger :>t Motueka Tor n, period of tliirty-thrcu yearn; whilst 1\" brother, Mr. Walter J. MolValfc. now of Nelson, was a member for some yearn nl both the old Wharf Board nndlhn Jltirbour Board, and Hint Jlr. P. 0. MoilaLl himself was a member of the board for two and a half years, and lias held tho position of secretary for six and a half years. Thus tho family name has been associated with harbour matters there for over 41 years, a unique record in tins respect. ~ Tho Waneanui Harbour Jloard s new Blip at Putiiii was officially put inl.o commission on Wednesday last when ono of tho Wanganui Meat Frcezlnc Company n lightora was placed on tho cnwlln and lifted successfully to the top or tlm slipwaya. Tho Wangnnui "Ohroniclo supplies somo particulars of the now structure :-"The Blip comprises six lronbark slipways, firmly tied, and laid on a suitable grade, the upper cnds.roMhinff well HP on the dry land, and rained nbovo tnn floor in tho usual manner, the lower extremeties extending to pile n""" 11 "™ drv«n firmly into tho river-bed, and some fc below lowiwater level. On each side of the "entrance" arc dolphins for holding a vessel in position while preparations aro being carried out towardn raising her. To -radlea arc provided for this purpose, and these are connected with the. lifting gear. Tho winch, which is housed m u suitable building erected on the site, is directly "iipled to and driven by a steam engine, power being obtained from a boiler installed adjacent thereto.. It is expec cd that the slip, bes des being 'jmd for tho looal lighter? will be taken full advantage of bs tho smaller traders about the coast."