SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 267, 31 July 1918, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS

I'HASKS OF THE MOON. Jl LY. Day. Hr. m. Last quarter 1 ® P- m - New moon 8 7 P- 10 - First quarter 16 £J 5 I>- m - Full moon 24 8 5 a.m. LiUt qua\'l.er 31 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 0.40 tun.; sets, 10.69 a.m. TOT!. To-day, 10.47 a.m.; 11.10 p.m. To-morrow, 11.33 a.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day,v7.l a.m.; sets, 4.54 p.m. ARRIVALS. TUESDAY, JULY JO. •ISVEROABOiiiIi, s.s. (5.4b a.m.), 224 tons, Wahlbtroju, from Wuiiganui. MAKAKUA, 8.9. (9 a.m.), 2098 tons, Cameron, irom Lyttelton. NIKAU, s.s. (11 a.m.), 248 tons, Hay, from Nelson. BLENHEIM, s.s. (2.30 p.m.), 120 tins, Wilkinson, from Havelock aud Sounds. I'ATEENA, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 1212 tons,. Irwin. from Nelson and l'icton. MAGIC, aui'. scow. (7.40 p.m.), 82 tons, Holm, from Sandy Bay. DEPARTURES. TUESDAY, JULY 30. KAITOA, s.s. (11.10 a.m.), 305 tons, Wildman, l'or Nelson. KAITAKtiATA, s.s. (11.30 it,lit.), 1893 tons, Davies, for Westport. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (12.5 p.m.), 198 tons. Harvey, for Fo.xton. ROSAMOND, s.s. (2.15 p.m.), 721 tons, Edge, for l'icton. NGAHERE, s.s. (2.15 pjn.l, 1090 tons, Dillner, for Greymouth. MONOWAI, s.s. (3.30 p.m.), 3433 tons, Drcwettc, Tor Lyttclton and Cuncdin. MARAUOA, s n. (3 5 p.m.), 2596 tons, Cameron, from Lyttclton. WOOTTON, s.s. (6.10 p.m.), 151 tons, Larscn, for Lyttclton. • RIPPLE, s.s. (6.35 p.m.). 370 tons, Carlson. for Napier. WAIItAG, s.s. (9 p.m.), 143 tons, Deiley, for l'icton KAMONA, s.s. (10.30 p.m.l 1425 tons, Pago, for New Plymouth and Greyraouth. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Westralia, Melbourne direct, July 31. Kapiti, Wanganui, Jul- 31. Kaino, Greymouth, Julv 31. Waiitttu, hamoura. julv 31. Vi r averley, Patea, July 3i. Hawera, l'atoa, July 31. Breeze, souiuern ponr, July 31. Ng.noro, tircymouth, July SI. I'utiki, Timaru, Lyttclton, July 31. Maori, Lyttclton, July 31. Defender, Lyttelton, July 31. Corinna, New Plymouth, July 31. Wairau, l'icton, August 1. ICapuni, Lyttelton, August 1. Orepuki, Lyttelton, August 1. Kara, Lyttelton, August 1. Mararoa, Lyttelton, August 1. Patceua, Picton only, August 1. Mana, Lyttelton, August 1. Tainui, Wanganui, Auguat 1. Kit lawn, Westport, August 1. Queen of .the South. Foxton, August 1, i -itoa, Nelson, August 1. Blenheim, Wanganui, August 3. Mapourilta, Auckland, August 3. O .:iu, .southern ports, August 2. John, Duncdin, Oamaru. August 3. Wootton, Lyttclton. .August 2. Nikau, Nelson, August 2. Ripple, Gisborne, August 5.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Invercargill, Wanganui, Julv 31. Kowhai, Grcymouth. July 31. Waimca, Nelson, Coast. July 31. Maori, LyUciion, July 31. Pateena, l'icton only, July 51. Hawera, I'atea, July 31. Breeze, Wunganui, July 31. Wavorley, I'atea, July 31.' . Nikau, Nelson, July 31. Kapiti, Wanganui, July 31. Kahilta, Greymouth, July .31Komato, Westport, August 1. Tainui, Lyttelton, August 1. Wairau. l'icton, August 1. Oznio, Sail Francisco. August 1. '/ ugara, Sydney, August 1. Wakatu, Kailtoura, Lyttelton, Aug, 1. Blenheim, Wanganui, August 1. Orepuki, Greymouth, August 1. Queen of the South, Fojton, August 1. Mararoa, Lyttelton, August. 1. Maiia, Lyttclton, August 2. Kapuni, I'atea, August 2. Defender, Lyttclton. August 2. Corinna. Dunodin. August 2. Calm, Wanganui, August 2. Rivcrina. Sydney, Hcbart, Aug. 2. Kaitoa, Nelson, August 2. Westralla, Melbourne, via southern ports, A""ust, 3. Wootton, Lyltelton, August 3. John, southern ports, August 6. BY TELEQKAI'H. COASTAL, TUESDAY, JULY 30. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed.—Corinna (6 p.m.), for Wellington; llarawa (8.30 p.m.). for Ouehnnga. PATEA. Sailed.—Waverley (1.40 p.m.), and Hawera (2 p.m.), for Wellington. WANGANUI. Sailed.—Kapiti (4.20 p.m.). for Wellington. LYTTELTON. To sail.—Breeze (5 p.m.), and Putiki (9 ■ p.m.), for Wellington. Sailed.—Maori (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington. OAJIARU. Arrived.—John (8 a.m.), from Wellington.

TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE LIST. Maori—Ferry Wharf. Pateena—No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Blenheim—No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Breeze— I Taranaki Street Wharf. Corinna—King's Wharr. Kapiti—Pipitea Wharf. Hawera—Pipitea Wharf. Waverley—Glasgow Wharf. Tainui—King's Wharf. Ngatoro—Glasgow Wharf. Waimea—No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Westralia—No. 10 Quceu'a Wharf,

S WRECKED IN THE PAOIFIC. I BUBVIVOKS AEIiIVE AT AUCKLAND. I Afl reported by telegraph yesterday, { among the passengers oy the Makura, #"i which arrived iu Auckland on Monday, E i was Captain G. E. Vaughan and' _ two [i i young A.B.'s, named Anderson and Kixon, j;! who were survivors of the • wreck of the £ I Commonwealth Line barque John ijurray, | j which was wrcckcd at Maiden Island on s! May 22. » interviewed, Captain Vaitghan stated i that the vessel left Australia early in January for San Francisco, where she loaded general cargo lor Melbourne. "On liay 21," Captain Vauehan said, ''we were j proceeding along, the night was clear, , when suddenly there was a terrific crash, which threw all the crew oli their feet. Although it was pitch dark, wo could make out tho white foam of the sea crashing in on tho reef. The crew sheltered oil the deck, amidships. when suddenly the main top-gallant crashed down on the deck, followed shortly afterward* by four top-masts. An examination of tho vessel showed that her bottom was stove in, so all haste was made, and two boats • immediately launched. I The crew piled into the boats, and they landed on the island, which was only 10ft. above the sea. About two hours after the vessel, which had been breaking lip rapidly, entirely disappeared.! They made their way round the island, ai.d were met by Mr. Grice, who manages the island. He immediately fed and boused the men, and did all possible Tor their comfort. After Captain Vaughaiuliad been on the island about nineteen; -ilays, the Annie J.arsen, an American schooner, crashed down on tho reef, immediately an top of their own wreck. The crew of this vessel was landed safely, and joined the crew of l the John Murray, where they are still confined. Having heard that a schooner was shortly expected at the island Captain V.iughan waited, but after twentv-four days had elapsed he derided to make an attempt to reach Fanning Tslnnd, some 900 miles distant. He accordingly provisioned one of the lifeboats and with two A.B.'s set sail had pl°nty of provision? and water on board, and with the assistance of !i lucsail reached Fnun ; ng Island thirteen days later. They sullered no hardships. Captain Vaughan stated, but they were continually soaked through to tho sl;in bv the heavy rain that fell during tho voyage. On arrival at Fanning Island they were well cared for until a vessel arrived and took them to JTonoMu, where they picked np the Makur.a. The Australia Gov'—nmort. arranged for a vessel to call at Maiden IsHnd nnd nick up (lie crews of the John Murray and Annie Larsen, where she wns expected yesterday. ACIWFS TIIFi PACIFIC. Some very long passages are being mnde by sailing vessels triulin? between San i Francisco and Australasia., For a voyage I from Sydney to San Frin'iiiseo the French i barque Hrelagno took .93 days, the. ship Gamecock 102 days the American schooner ! Hsnada 96 days, and I he. American four- , masted harquentinc Echo 133 days. The I best run from a New Zni'land nort is credits to tho well-known barque Antiope -52 days from AuiskJnnd-and 6 barque, of the Scales Line also mede a good missage of 62 d'ivs from Wellington. A New Zealand-owned barquentinc was 94 days from Wellington, and another sailing ship 82 days from Port Chalmers. !) WESTKAMA PROW MELHOUttNK. On arrival at Wellington this morning 'l direct from Melbourne, the lluddart-Par--1 Iter Company's Westralia will berth at No. 16 Queen's Wharr. Her departure for 1 Lyttclton, Duncdin, Bluff, nnd Melbourne » ) has been fijed for noou on Saturday.

ALIENS IN SUiP'B CREW. ' COMPLAINT TO AUTHORITIES. Indignation has been expressed by seauieu iu Auckland at the personnel of the ih'uw of tno AucHlauu-oi'.ued sclioouur bymau D. Foster. On Friday the Auckland brancn uf the Merchant Servico Guild telegraphed to the Hon. T. M. Wilford. Minister oi Marine, and to Captain Hal/1 Thompsons isavai Adviser, Elating thai the oaicial muuuiiig scale of the schooner was one master, two mates, eight A.B.'ti, and one ordinary seaman. At present the matter was a Swede, and the second mate aud all seamen wero aliens, with the exception of the cook. "Do you think it advisable," asked the guild, "that I a first mate who is a British subject Bhduld join the vessel or that she should ho cleared with such a bis majority ol I alieuß?" Captain Hall Thompson replied that there was no objection nrovided all the aliens on board were duly licensed. The risk was on the owners of the vessel. Mr. Wilford stutcd that he had given instructions for inquiries to bo made in the matter. Mr. G. T. Niccol, owner of the tcsecl, stated that the master of the Echooner is a Swede, who was naturalised in New Zealand over 20 yea-.'S ago,' and had married an Englishwoman. He is very well and favourably known in local shipping circles, having resided in Auckland for many years. He had beon engaged ou vessels, principally In the intercolonial trade, for nearly 30 years, during about 17 years of which period he had been in command of various vessels. He had passed his examinations for mate's and master's certificate!-, in Auckland. Mr. Niccol states that all the members of the crew have been licensed by the police after the latter had made, the usual inouiries. There is no doubt, he says, as to flic loyalty of any member of the ship's coinpuny.—"Herald." AMERICAN PASSENGERS. Passeugcrs by the Muliura. which arrived at Auckland on Monday from Vancouver, Honolulu, and Fiji, included:— Miss A. Juniper, Mr., and Mrs. G. Bell, Lieutenant Hood. Mrs.' L. Vercoe, Mr. C. Bchilsky, Mr. J. Simpson, Mr. aud Mrs. A. Bayley and 2 children, Mr. \f. Wauklyn, Miss. M. O'licilly, Mr. and Mrs. Keliie Smith aud 3 children, Mr. Lew Chew, Mr. H. H. Hemus, Misß 0. M'Lcod, Miss K. i Clennetl, Mr. S. Lowe, Mr. A. Tooiuau. Mr. J. Meegitl. Second class—Mrs. L. Infflis, Mrs. E. Sargent and child, Mr. I. h. Richards, Mr. 1 : . Warner, Misses D. and A. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. i\ Schwendiman, Mr. C. B. Caunou, Mr. and Mrs. F. dandy. Mr.'A. White-Parsons. Miss B. Sellmau, Mr. V. Bentloy. Mrs. Bentley and eh. Mr. Gock Hoo, Mr. W. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong and child. Mr. E. Bradman, Mrs. and Miss Cuthbcrt, Miss M. Baker, Mies M. Allen. Mr. J. C. Harrison, Mr. J. 11. Sweeney; 10 steerage.

N.Z. REFRIGERATING CO.'S BOATS. , Following on the official statement made by the Naval Adviser, the New Zealand Refrigerating Company have decided to rccominission their two ships.

The Tainui is to leave Wanganui tonight for Wellington, and is to sail from here for Lyttelton to-morrow. The Mana is expected to arrive here from Lyttelton to-morrow night, and sail on Friday ftir Lyttelton. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain J-. E. Page, late of the Waipori, yesterday took command ol' the Kamona at Wellington, rclieviiw Captain J. liunkine, who hits come ashore ou holiday leave. Air. A. J. D. M'Arthur, third son ol' Captain C. M'Arthur, lias joined the Union Company's' service as third oliicer. Mr. J. C. Watkins, a purser in tiic Union Company's service, proceeds to cauip today. Two of the officers on the A.U.S.N. Company's Kyarra, when she was torpedoed in the English Cliaunel in May last, who arrived at Auckland hy the Jlakura on Monday, are New Zealandcrs, the chief oibcor, Mr. White, who comes from Ohi-ist-churcli, and .Mr. Mancer, the chief wireless operator, who cornea from Waugauui. \ ' Picton only is the destination ol tho Patceuii. wlieu she sails, at 1.30 p.ui. today, and Oil subsequent Wednesdays. Sne will return early to-morrow evening, sailing on Friday at 1.30 p.ni., for bom l'icton aud Nelson as usual.

The Catitcroury Company's Breeze will load at_ Wellington to-uuv for Yt'auganul.

Tho Karu is due to arrive here from Lyttelton to-morrow with 3ao tous of jjeneral cargo. Iter subsequent movements arc not lUed..

Messrs. Kecsc Broß.' Orepuki is due ut Wellington to-morrow morning with 400 tons ot cargo, alter discharging which she will load ior Greymouth.

Arriving at Wellington to-pight is tho Putiki from Timaru and Lyaeiton. Her movements, out of Wellington have not been definitely fixed, but it is likely that she will go on tho slip on Friday or Satr urday for annual overhaul.

The John is duo hack at Wellington ou Saturday morning from Dunedin and Oamaru. Shj will sail for southern ports on Monday.

Captain Bollous, of the Hincuioa, reported to tile Marine Department yesterday that, his ship was still at Akaroa Harbour awaiting for the seas oil Aiaro» lighthouse to moderate, so that stores and provisions can be landed. The Hinemoa has heeu held up there lor live days.

The Union Company advise that tho Karno, l'ully laden with Greymouth coal, is due to arrive here this alternoon. The Kittawa, which is loading a full cargo at Westport, is to leave that port' at noon to-day for Wellington-

The Mapouriku is to leltvo Auckland at noou : to day dircot for Wellington.

U,!e .j i-.i.'iw tiers to-riigjil, irom Lyttelton, the Defender will load.and return to that port on Friday.

Monday last was tho twenty-first anniversary of the wreck of tho Huddart-Par-ker Company's steamer Tasmania, which struck an uncharted rock oil Table Cape, Hahia Peninsula, on the East Coast. The vessol was on her way from Auckland to Napier, and owing to tho extremely thick weather had been unable to work the port of Gisborne. Ten lives were lost, those drowned being stewards and pantry hands.

Bringing Blackball coal, tho Ngatoro should arrive here thia morning to discharge. i

The Mana, on her trip from Wanganui to Timaru on Thursday last, met. with terriilc gales aod seas that frequently swept her decks. Nevertheless, iu tho midst of tlieso conditions she struggled oil, uot seeking shelter at Capo Campbell, and eventually reached her destination, nothing the worse for her adventurous passage.

A converted schooncr for the intercolonial trade will in the course of a few months make her appearance, in New Zealand waters. Messrs. Rosenfcldt and Co., Ltd., of Sydney, and New Zealand, owners of the ketch Coringle, have decided to convert her into a three-masted schooner (states "Shipping List"). The work, which will be started shortly, will occupy some time, as the vessel is to on lengthened iiy 30ft. The Curinple is a vessel of 96 tons gross, and 76 tons net, and was built in 1.910. JJer dimensions are: Length, 76ft. 4iu.; beam, 25ft. Biu.; and depth, 7ft.

It took eleven hours and the assistance of two tugs to refloat the Ngabnre. which grounded while leaving Gisborne harbour last week, during the' heavy gale. The scow Hazel Kepton, which anchored in the Lyttclton stream over a week ago in a disabled condition, has sineo been undergoing repairs, a new boom and sail being required. It was thought at dret that the necessary work would be done in about a weok. hut on olus»r inspection it was found that in addition_ to the damage then discovered, the two lifeboats had also fsuflered by the heavy sen which had swept the vessel's d r eks. However, it was hoped that the vensl' would resume her passage with her Duncdin timber cargo to Melbourne yesterday. The auxiliary schooner Ilouto arrived oil the Mnnufcau bar on Saturday morning from Duncdin, alter a trip of four and a half do.ya.