SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 159, 25 March 1918, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP THE MOOS. MAKOII. T . . Dsy. H. m. Last quarter 6 •0 14 p.m. New moon 13 , 7J2 a . m . First quarter JO 1 0 a.m. Full nioou 23 3 .1 a.m. MOOJf. Moon rises to-day, 4.30 p.m.; seta, 4.31 a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 2.46 a.m.; 3.9 p.m. To-morroiv, 3.35 a.m.; 3.J8.p.m, SUN. Sun rises to-dny, '5.57 am.; sets, 5.57 p.m. ARRIVALS. SATURDAY, MAECH 23 WAIKATJ, B.s. M.10a.m.), 148 tons, Deiler, from Plctoii. NIKAtr, s.s. (6.40 a.m.), 248 tons, Hay, from Neleon MAKAROA, 6.5. (7.5 a.m.), 2598 tons, Cameron, from Lyttclton. HINEMOA, lighthouse steamer (10.45 a.m.), 542 tons, Bollons, from Cook Strait. STORM, B.J. (11.15 a.m.), 405 tone, Oowan, from Tlniaru. NGATOHO, s.e. 02.25 p.m.), 1137 tons, Dowcll. from Greymouth. WAVERLEY, 8.8. (11.50 p.m.), 157 tons, •Fisk, from Nelson. SUNDAY, MARCH 24. PATEENA, s.b. (0.35 a.m.), 1212 tons, Irwin. from Nelson and Picton KAITOA, s.s. (7.25 a.m.), 305 tons, Wildmnn, from Nelson. MAORI, s.s. (9.5 a.m.), 3412 tons, Manning, from Lyttelton. KAHTI, s.s. (12.30 p.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wanganni. OP/WA, s.s. (12.45 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Picton. DEPARTURES!. BATUEDAT, MAKOH 23 WEKA, trawler (5.10 a.m.), 53 tons, Ormes for Pnlliser Bay. MAGlO.scow (9 a,m.), 82 tons, Vondoro for Sandy .Bay. DEFENDER, s.s.. (2 p.m.), 190 tons, Tasta for Wangamii. NIKAU,. e.s. (2.5 p.m.), 248 tons, Hay, for Nelson. ' WOOTTON, B.S. (4 p.m.); 151 tons, Larsen, for Lyttolton, via Sounds. MABAEOA, s.e. ■ (7.50 p;m.), 2558 tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton. ■ ■sSTORM, s.e. (8 p.m.), 405 tons, Oowan, for Wanganui. KOWHAI. s.B. (10.5 pm..), 721 tons, Plowman, for Dunedln. NGAHERE, s.s. (10.10 p.m.), 1090 tons, Dillner. for Greymouth. OORINNA, s.a. (11.15 p.m.), 1271 tons, Elders, for New Plymouth. WAIBATJ. s.s. (11.50 p.m.), 143 tons, Deiley, for Blenheim.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Komata, Westport, March 25.' Kahika, Westport, March 25. Echo, Napier, via Coaet, March 25. llonowai, Aucliland direct, March 25. Ripple, Uisborne, , March 25. . Baden Powell, Wanganiii, New Plymouth, March 26. , Wakatu, March 26. . Putiki,. Lyttelton, March 26. Mana, \7anßanui, March 26. Invercargill, Wanganui, March 26. Kahu, East Coast, March 26. Poherua, Westport, March 26, Mararoa- Lyttelton, March 24. Nikau, Nelsoii, March 26. Pateena, Nelson, March 26. Kapuni, Patea, March 26. Queen of the South, Foxton, March 26. Wairau, Blenheim, March 26. Opawa, Blenheim, March 27. Maori, Lyttelton, March 27. Kaitoa, Nelson, March 27. Waverley, Patea, March 27. Kapiti, Wanganui, March 27. .ToVin. Timaru, March 27. Himitangi, Campbell Islands, Dunedin, March 27. Alexander, fcyttelton, }isadh 27. Oorinna, New Plymouth, March 27. Mapouritn, Auckland. March 28. Hawcra, Patea, March 26. Calm, Lyttelton. March 31. Breesn, Timaru, April ■■ 1. ■

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Waverloy, I'atca, March 25. Opawa, Blenheim. March 26. Maori, Lyttolton, March 25. Kaitoa, Nelson, March 25. Patcena, Piotori, Nelson, March 25. Kapiti, Wanganui, March 25. Ngatoro, Greymouth, Maroh 25. Ripple, Napier, Gisborne, March 25. Baden Powell, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Maroh 27. Wairau, Blenheim, March 26. Queen of the South, Foxton, March 26. Hawera, Patea, March March 26. Kapuni, Patea, March 26. Echo, AUitio, Napier, Gieborne, Mar. 26 Jlararoa, Lytlelton, March 26. • Niltaii, Nelson, March 26. Hincmoa, eouthern liehthouses, Mar. 26. Mana, Wausanui, March 26. Monowai, Lyttclton, Maroh 26. Invercargill, Wanganui, March 26. Kahu, East Ooast, March 26. John, Wanganui,' March 27. Wakatu. Kaikoura. Lyttdton, March 27 Putiltl; Lytlelton, March 28., Alexander, Nelson, Ooaßt, March 28. Himitanßi, Chatham letynde, Itarch M Breeze, ffanganui, April 1. Calm, JVanuanui, April 1. Blenheim, Havoloclt, Sounds, April 2

BY TELEGRAPH. : COASTAL SATURDAY, jrAKOH 23 NELSON. ArriTCd.-Wftimoa (10 a.m.), from WellingPOET AHtJRIIU. Bailed.-Ecao (3 p.m.), for Wellington and coaat. WESTPORT. ATrived.-Karamu (4 a.m.), from Wellington. . SUNDAY, IiAKCH 24. liYITEU'OK. Arrivcd.-Mavaroa (9i5 a.m.), from Wclllncton. I'OET OnALMERS. Arrived.—Rosamond (5.15 a.m.), from Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrivcd.-Corinna (5.25 p.m.), from Wellincton. WBSTPOET. Bailed.—Kahika (5.15 a.m.), Komala (665 a.m.), for Wollington. • WANGANUI. • . . . . Arrived.-Dofonder (5.15 a.m.), from Wcllinston. TO-DAY'S BEETHAGE LIST. Ilaori-Ferry Wharf. Pateena-No. i Queen's Wharf. Pohenia-No. 2 Queen'n Whsirf. Monowai—A T 0.14 Qiioen's Wharf. Komiita—Eailway Wharf. Kaliika—Bailway Wharf. Ngatoro—Railway Wharf. Kaitoa-JNo. 10 Queen'o Wharf. Waverlc.y-No. 1J Quccn'e Wharf. , .Weka—So. 5 Queen's Wharf. Opawa-No. U Queen's Wharf. Kapiti-No. 7 Queen's Wharf. Bipple-No. 12 Queen's Wharf. Eoho-Ferry Wharf. Hincmoa-Wool Wharf.-

MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain H. P. Tonillnson, surrej-or of shipa,.. irho,.. owing to tho shartase of •forcign-soini; masters, was granted leaveof absence and lent to the owners of an oversea nailing vessel for an intercolonial voyage, has returned to Sunedin and rosuined his duties in the Marino Department. Captain Peter Lang, who was killed as the result of an accident in the Auckland district on Wednesday last, was born in Glasgow 70 years ago. and was irell knowii in Dunedin iu ehippin;; and othor circles. For many yeare he wne master of annmber of Rohoonere cngraKcd in carryine timber between Auckland and Dnncdin. including the Isabella Anderson, of which ho wag the owner, and which was eventually wrecked at Raglan. About 15 years aio he Ji-ft the sea. aDci became associated with the Whangape Timber Company, and he wa.t en one of his periodical vlnita there from Dunodin when he met his death. Captain Lang's widow resides in Mornington. Ho also loaves a son (Mr. W. Lancl nnd two daughters, ono of wl'om is married.

Owing to delay at Wanganui the Baden Powell Trill not Teach Wellington until Tuesday afternoon. She will sail for Wanganui and New Plymouth on Wednesday.

Cargo for Napier and Gisborne will be received to-day by the Ripple. sailing tonight. The auxiliary scow Echo will sail to-morrow niiht. ialiing carco for Akitio, Napier, and Gislioriic.

The Himitiiiipi was duo to arrive at Dunedin during ttao week-end from Oumpbell Islands, and IT Bbo !b lteeplnpr her time-table will leave Dunedin to-night dim! lor ■Wellington. Arrivinc on Wednesday night she Will discharge, and load for Chatham Inlands, sailing on Thursday. On Thumlay. March 28. Saturday. Maroh 30, and Tuendiiy, April 2, the Maori will wait the arrival at Lyttellon of the 7.45 p.m. train from Chris'.church (second cinress from liuivdin). On Wedncpday, , March 27. and WedneFday. April 3. the, Jfp.raroa will wait tlio arrival atliyttclton of the first ciprnFß from Diinedin. which will leave Ohrietchurch on those days at 5.58 p.m. The time of sailinc of the Maori and Mararoft from lyltclton on other days will be as usual. Bcjidcs the steamer belonging to the, TTnion Sleain Ship Company'e fleet, under" charter to the Imperial Government., thnt mi? !orp"doed in the Meditr.rr'anea,n. and all the erow saved, other vessels owned by "■•■ Fiiitin' Company, lout, in the conrtc of the war have beeu Avcnepr. . Waiknwa, /ivirima. Hoscommon, Idmericlt, and Wairnna. Tho Westmeath was serioup.iy damaged.—"Otago Dadly Times."

Jackson's Head beacon, which tos oie tiiißiiislicrt by heavy seas brcaMnjr over il on Tuesday last, was re-lit at 7.30 a.m. on (Saturday. Repairs wore made to tho sun-valvo, which hail become defective as a result of i.he action of the water. On Thursday the Anchor Company's Alexander will load general carßo at Wellington for Kelson. Wcetport, and Orcymonth. Tho vessel will arrive at. Wellington on Wednesday afternoon from tyttelton. Tlic Miuia ivlil arrive here to-morrow from Wiinimniii, and will load for that port. Tho Ttunul ie expected to arrive later la the week or after Easter. Both the Canterbury Company's steamers lire due at Wellington from the Eolith on FSunday and Monday next.. The Calm will arrive from Lyttclton on Sunday, and is to sail on Monday for WaUKanul. Tho Breeze in due on Monday from Timani. Tho Union Company announce that the ferry steamers for Lyttelton and Picton and Nelson will not talie cargo ou Thursday. Friday, or Saturday, on account of the holidays. The John ie now due licro on Wednesday morning from Timaru. She will load for Wnngamli. sailing the eamo nifflit. The Putilsi will load sheen at Potone for Lyttelton. sailins on Thursday. Tho. Kinemoa will leave nt noon on Tuesday for tho Eouthoru and We6t Coast lighthouses. The Union Company'? Koronta- and Kahika will arrive at. Wellington ihin morning; to dinehhrgo full cnr»oe? of Weetnovl coal. The Polwua is to leave that port to-day for Wellington.

WEST COAST PASSENGER SERVICE. Tho Prime Minister has informed Mr. E. P. Hudson, M.P. for Jlotuejta, that tho Union S.S. Company avo flUing tho Komat* to carry 13, passengers between Wei-. Huston and Wcsiport in a regular weekly servico to meet the. limited demand for pasaougei , accommodation. Since tho Mapourika was withdrawn from the run at Christmas time, ou account of tho difficulty to got firemen, the West Coast lias been without a passenger service, and ■would have remained without one for some time, at least, while the ves6°l is in tho Wellington-Auckland \ run Alterations to the Koraata aro to bo put in hand at ouce. .■••.■

THE HUIA. The Duncdin superintendent for mercantile marine (Captain Beaumont) held a preliminary inquiry last week into the circumstances of tho fire which was 3iscovered in a. case o! phosphorus in tho forward hold of the coastal steamer Huia on Saturday morning. The evidence of tho master, mate, and one of tho stevedores was taken. Tim evidence has been lorwarded on to the socretary of tho Marino Department, Wellington. An examination was also made of the vessel's hull, and it wa6 found that she had not suffered any damage as a result of the fire.

• The Iluia in at present practically laid up at Dunodin. '