SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 211, 25 May 1918, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP ME MOON. MAY. Day. Hr. in. Full moon 25 10 2 a.m. Last quarter 4 9 M a.m. New moon 11 0 31 a-m. First Quarter IB '« "-.in. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 4 p.m.; sets,6.lo a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 3.45 a.m.; 4.13 p.m. To-morrow, 4.28 a.m.; 4.58 p.m. SON. Sun risce to-day, 7 am.; sets, 4,35 p.m. ARRIVALS. FItIDAY, MAY 24. KAJTOA, n.s. (6.40 a.m.), 305 tons, Wildman, from Nelson. MAOKI, s.s. (7.5 a.m.), 3412 tous, Manninj, from Lyttelton. CALM, Ei.s. (7.50 a.m.), 890 tons, Kadford. from Lyttelton. PUTIKI, 5.5. (9.20 p.m.), 403 tons, Robertson, from Lyttelton. DEPARTURES] FRIDAY, MAY 24. KOTAEE. s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 141 tons, M'lntyre, for Pupouga. PATISKNA, s.s. (12.55 p.m.). 1212 tons. Invin, for Picton and Kelso.u. KAITOA, U.S. (5 p.m.), 305 tvus, Wildman, for Nelson. JOHN, s.s. (5.15 p.m.), 539 tons, Harwick, for Timaru. KAMONA, s.s. (7.10 p.m.), 1425 tons, Bankine, for Westport MAORI, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 3412 tons, Manning, for Lyttelton. Passengers: Suloon— Misses Wikcndon (2), Brown, M'Leod, Hampton, Fyll, Affleck, Rogers, Townsend, Shand, Smith (2J, Tihba, Laurie, Balfotfr, Sutherland, Sage, Johneton, Hcnshaw, Hickster, Williams, Withers, Potts, Fitzeeraia, Wood, Kay (2), Wilson, Mesdaines Hansen, Richardson. Ajar, Oameron, Nibbets and child, Wickendou, ~ Williams, Barnes, Moore,' Lucas, Duncan. Flower and child, Davidson, Reynolds and child,. Laurie, Rodger, Ballantyne, Shepherd, Adams, Lustman, Wood, Spiers, Rowse, Parker, Tale, Davis and 2 children, Mortimer, Wobb, Briedfl, Richardson. . Shaud, Messrs. Coxhead, Jones, Black, Bott, Brownlee, Ryan. Newton, Hayns, Lowe, Smith, Best, Doune, Robertson, Wood, Hamilton, Gilby, Hansen, Aitkcn, BasEott, Robinson, Richardson, Lnttrcl, Agar. Cullender, Cameron, Sage, Mortimer, Greenstreet, Wilkindon, Doyle, Williams, Recce, ■Tacksou. Simpson, Webb, Buxton, Morrleon. Chettlo Smith (2), liilley, Tlirrell, Veilnail, Bmith, Buchanan, Tower, Davidson, Laurie, Brown (2), Beims, Suttee, Brosman, Havtnell, Staples, Richardson, Sanders, Williams, Jones, Clnridgo, Allan, Kinder, Carr, Barrinper. Sexton, Hooker, Marrilow, Maffcy, Bunting. Bright, Fox, Rowae, Batt6on. Poulton, flavis, London, M'Oiillough, O'Brync, Ge.ldeE, Italto, Tatc. Wilcocka, Donaldooui Ki&sling, Harsreaves, Tocker. Campbell', «oodiuau. East, Bricds, Moswell, Kilers, Richardson, Andrew, Dr. Brownlee. Dr. Coiquhoun, Ptes. Mortland, Wise. M'Donald, Harvey, Lieut. Parker, Sappers Buck, Armstrong, Nurk,' Stringer, Sister Mnrker. Lieuts. Dow and Mackley, Pte. Oawley, Sgt. Egan.

EXPECTED ARRIVALSi Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 25. Karamu, Westport, May 25. Hawera, Patea,, J|ay 25. Kapiti, Wanganui, May 25 IVairau, Blenliciin, May 25. Wakatu, Kaikoura, May 25. Defender, Hok.tika, May 25. Invoreargill, Lyttelton, May 25. Kikau, Nelson, May 25, . Queen of the South, Foxton, May 25. ' Alexander, Wanganui, May 25. Blenheim, »Wanganui, May 20. Patecun, Picton and Kelson, May 26. Ripple. Napier, May 26. ' : Monowai, Dunedin, May 27. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 'i>. Nikau, Nelson, May 25. Wuirau, Blenheim, May 25. Corinna, New Plymouth, May 2b. Koutunui. Gleborue, May 25. Kapiti, Wanganui, May i!o. Hawera, Patea, May 2b. Alexander, Nelson, West Coast, May 27. Kapuni, Foxtou, May 27. Queen of the South, Foxton, May 27. Waverley, Patea, May 28. Blenheim, Havelock and Sounds, May 27. Monowai, Napier, Gisborno, and Auckland, May 27. lnvercargill, Wanganui, May 27. Wakatu, Kaikoura and Lyttelton Mar 27. Blenheim, Havelock. May 2? Ripple, NnniCT and Gisborne, May 28. Te Anan, Bluff, May M. BY TELEGRAPH. COASTAL. FEIDAY, MAY 24. NELSON. Sailed—Nikau (7 p.m.), for Wellington. PICTON. Arriver.-Pateena (5.10 p.m.), Wairau (8.10 ■ a.m.), (vast Wellington. LY.TTELTON. Sailed—Mm-aioa, (6.40 p.m.), for Wellington. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE LIST. Mararoar-Ferry Whan. i Mapourika-Pipitea Wharf. I Corinna—No. 1 Queen's Whart. Wairau-King'a Whari. Queen of the South—No. 1 Quoen's Wharf. Kikau—No. 10 Queen's Wharf. Putiki—No. 14 Queen's Wharf. Tainui—No. 13 Quoen's Wharf. Blenheim-No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Kapici— JSo. 3 Queen's 'Wharf. FOR AUSTRALIA. Tlie following paeeengors have left Now Zealand for Australia:—Misseß Crathmcu, Elder (2), Flink (2), Henderson, Jotlini, Swindon, Eakins, Bartholomew, Banna, Baling, Hilderbrand, Gibson, Eeatson, O'Piirrell, Dickson, Mongomerie, Meadauios Stang, MVelland, Morris, Wells, Cloggie, Ilollis and 2 chidren, Russell, James, Blundell, Harris, Seaton, Matthews, Cowio, Butler, Brown, Tingey and child, Stelling, George and children, lhintley. Walther, Messrs.. Low, Baron, Griffin, Asprey, Richmoud, Merritt, Caton, Corry, Hicke, Hemming, Hassoll, Shecds, Btang, Beattie, Laird, M'Olelland, Bain, Sothill, Smith, Williams, Smith, Wells, Cloggie, Jlussel, James, Blundell, Harris, Duncan, Herman, Paterson, Miley, C'owie, Brown, Vincent, Shaldcrs, Crowle, Grant, M'Saving, Rev. Corlie, Lieut. Morris, the Hon. Lugaluirl Shimizu (Japanese Consul-General), Deau Hyland, Bishop Brodia, and Oapt. Hollis. FROM AUSTRALIA. The followiiiß paesengcre have arrived from Auetrallo:—Mesdames Ferguson, Taylor aud child, Jury, Bonaker, "Neville and child, Philips aud 4 children, Burton and 5 children. Messrs. Heighway, Geddes, Jnry, Nankivell, Acarae, M'Cullough, O'Byrno, Gillow, Duff, Lilley, Rev. Mr. Burton; and 10 steerage. JIESS-TABLB GOSSIP, Jlr. F. G. Mabb, \rho has been ashore at Auckland, has joined the Arahura as third officor. Hγ. M. Singleton, chief officer of a union Company's steamer,' has gone aahore at Auckland. Mr. A. J. Reid, second officer of a Union Company's steamer, has transferred to another steamer as chief officer. Mr. E. H. Doughty, who has been ashore at Auckland, has joined a'Union Company's steamer as second officer. Mr. G. Evane has been engaged ae extra officer on a Union Company's steamer. The Himitangi will sail from Wellington for Lyttelton at noon on Monday, and will load there for Wellington. Telegraphic advico was received yesterday from Auckland to the effect that the Rarawa was unable to leave Onehunga for New Plymouth owing to the state of Die bur. As it was doubtful whether the vessel would be able to leave to-day either, her trip has been abandoned. She will pick up her usual time-table running ou Monday. The Te Allan will leavo Auckland on Monday with carso for Wellington. She is due to suil from here for Bluff on Thursday, May 30. On arrival of the Patcena from Nolson to-day she will lay up for overhaul. The MapoHrika will replace her on the Monday aud Wednesday Picton and Nelson trips, but she will resume her ordinary running next Friday. Satisfactory progress is being madewith the work of removing the upper sheathing from No. 2 -wharf at Lyttelton, which is now closed to traffic. The deckIng Is in bad condition, and until all the sheathing has been lifted and a thorough examination made, an eallmato cannot be Riven regarding the time required to clYcel the necessary repairs. It in understood that the wharf i= not likely to be ready for nee again under twelve months. It is reported that a new shipping company has been formed by Germans In Turkey called the Dcr.tsch-Tiirklseho HnndclsschiU'iihrt. G.m.b.H.. to run n line hot-Men Constantinople, Varna, and Hambur", Bremen, Trieste, and Fiutno. The now concern has so far acnuired live Turkish veesels. In 1917 Denmark lost 129 ships, of &<M lons net, a"s a result of the war, bringing I heir losses from wnr risk to 215 ships, rf 223,733 tons grors irA VF ""■ tons net. As at the end of 191-1 the Danish inorcnntilo iloet totalled 562.000 tons wl. it will be 1 seen that the losses represent Sj per cont. of the pre-war tonnage. A few days' ago a, new recon for milcfc loading was niii'lc at y?w:-nrtli-. and resulted in all previous pcrforninncos being eclipsed. The Australian Steamships, Ltd.. Blcamer Period wan loaded with four c,ran"9. This is the first time in the history of the port that four cranes have been ueed simultaneously with one vessel,

three cranes being tho larprest number previously used. AH vessels, however, cannot talio Tour cranes simultaneously, owing to their construction. ,But the Period lent herself admirably to the experiment, and the result was the splendid record of 44C0 tons of conl loading in a little more than ten hours. She went under Nob. a, 9, 10, and 11 electric cranes, the first crane starting at 11.15 a.m., and tho fourth crane 15 minutes later, and the vessel completed loading at 9.35 tho same night. It wa3 on iy at t ] le CIK ( o f ] as t month that tho Huddart-Parker'B etcamer Moorahool, was given a record dispatch at Newcastle, but evidently the Period's loading beats the Jloorahool's. The newest shipyard on the Clyde is that of Messrs. Brys and Gylscn, the oldestablished Antwerp firm, whose original home is now iu German hands. The ilnn, which is now in London, took over tho sito at Whiteiuch formerly occupied by Messrs. John Heid and Co., and during the past year they have been actively engaged in increasing the numbers of British merchant vessels. Thpy have already launched Bcveral large shinn; and have a number of others in hand, and such is the speed with which they have-carried oux the actual work of building;, launching, and fitting that they arc now fully entitled to rank among the foremost British flrme in the industry. News from Oakland, dated March 24, states that a steamer of 11.700 tons, built for the United States Shipping Board, was launched at the Alanieda plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding' Company. Tho keel of the bi(» freighter was laid on December 3, 1917, thero having been 105 working days altogether in its construction, which in the opinion of the shipyard officials is a record for a vessel of this size. The new ship is 410 ft. in length, 56ft. wide, 41ft. dcen, and "will be cnulpned with triple-expansion engines developing 2600 horse-power.