SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 23, 22 October 1918, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP THE MOON. OCTOBER. Day. Hr. m. ' < New moon 5 2 35 p.m. First quarter 13 4 30 p.m. Full moon 20 9 5 a.m. . Last quarter 27 ) 5 5 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 9.21 p.m.; sets, 7.8 a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 6.1 a.m.; 6.27 p.m. To-morrow, 7.1 a.m.; 7.25 p.m. SUN.--Sun rises to-day, 4.53 a.m.; sets, 6.19 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. RIPPLE, 8.8. (2 p.m.), 370 tons, Carlson, from Napier and Gisborne. RIVERINA, s.s. (7.2(1 p.m.), 4708 wistlc, from Hobart and Sydney. Passengers: Saloon—Misseß Connor, M'Manon, Caselburg, O'Conuell, Frrrier, Lough, M. Smith, Curlett, Best, Sister Kelly, Johnson, Mesdames Sims, Martindale, Boyle, Campbell, M'Mahon and 2 children, van Staveren, Magnus, Bradley, Lough, Falls, Gordon, Breen, Close and child, Eeed, Wilkes, Bull, Bluett and infant, Wilkins, Richards, Hampton and 2 children, Tozer, Miles, Messrs, Martindale, Virtue, M'Mahon, J. Browne, Croon, J. Eoss, Bradley, Lough. Bcattio, Trott, Thompson, Major Spragg, Ruramell, Falls, Breen, Jack, Close, Reed, Major Rugg, Mathias, Evans, C. Shortt, Zymulman, A. King, Bluett, Wilkins, Wright, Hansford, Elchards, Rampton, J. Close, Amos, Hoine, van Staveren, Magnus, Taylor, Green, Collins, IVhitta, Hall, Hammond,'H. Taylor, Letts, Baenzigcr, Capt. Davey. DEPARTURES. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. MAPOURIKA, s.s. (12.45 p.m.), .1203 tons, Irwin, for Picton and Nelson. , < MONOWAI, s.s. (4 p.m.), 3433 tons, Drewette, for Auckland, via Lyttelton, Napier and Gisborne. ' MAORI, s.s. (4.20 p.m.), 3412 tons, Manning, for, Lyttelton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Hawera, Patea, October 22. Queen of the South, Foxton, Oct. 22. Waverley, Patea, October 22. Kapiti, Wanganui, October 22. Opawa, Blenheim. October 22. Nikau. Kelson, October 22. Nsatoro. Auckland. October 22. Mararoa, Lyttelton, October 22. Putiki, Lyttelton. October 22. Kowhai, Greymouth, October 22. . Huanui, Auckland, October 23. Tv"o.naka, Lyttelton, October 23.. Kamo, Greymouth, October 23. Ngakuta, Greymouth, October 23. Ilinemoa, Cook Strait, October 23. Invercargill, Tarakohe, October 23. Maori, Lyttelton, October 23. Wairau, Blenheim, October 23. Westralia. Melbourne, October 23. Kamo, Greymouth, Ocfober 23. MapourikA-, Nelson, Picton, October 23. Calm, Lyttelton, October 23. Tisimnnd. NnmVr, October 23. Kinl, Greymouth, October 24. Waimea, Tarakohe, October 24. Tainui, "Wanganui, October 24. Mana,- Wanganui. October 24. ■ Kapuni, Patea, October 24. ('■-i-i-ma, T»w Plymouth. October 24. TCaitoa. Nelnon, October 24. Blenheim, "Wanganui, October 25. "Wakatu, Kaikoura, October 25. Wootton, Lyttelton, October 25. Komata. Wcstport. October 26. Jihii. "Wa'urnnui, October 26. . Ripple, Gisborne, October 28.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES, Gisborne, Kaipara, October 22. Blenheim, Wanganui. October 22. . Wakatu. Kaikoura, Lyttelton, Oct/ 22. Wootton, Lyttelton, October 22. " Kaitn.i. October 22. Komnta, Westport, October 22. Ripple, Napier, Gisbonie, Oct. 22. Kolsiri, Westport, October 22. Kapiti. Wanganui, October 22. Ttawera, Patea. October 22. Onnwa. Blenheim. October 22. Wairau, Blenheim, October 23. Maori. Lyttelton, October 23. Wanaka, Timaru. October 23. Kowhai, Greymouth, October 23. Waverlev, Patea. October 23. Nikau, Nelson. October,' 23. Houto, Dnnedin, October 23. Queen-of the South, Poxton, Oct. 53. "-atoro. Ori"'moiitli. Ontober 23.. ■Jfanourika. Picton, Nelson. October 24. Waimea, kelson, Coeit, Oct. 24. Knpnni, IMea; October 24. Invercargill, Wanganui, October 24. Aratapu, Dnnedin, October 24. T-iMi'innd.' Bluff. October "4. Riverina, Sydney. October 24. Pntiki. southern ports. October 24. r-.v ; "np Pietn", October 25. M<"»'.. W-nnamti. October 25. , Tainni, Wanscanni, October 25. ; .Kamo, Greymouth,,. October 25. -Wnctvo"-'., Melbourne, via southern ports October 26. ■Wontlon. T.vttelton. October 26. Hinemoa, South Island lighthouses, Oct 28. __ £_ COASTAL. ■BT TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21. AUCKLAND. To sail.—Niagara (10 p.m.). I ONEHUNGA. Sailcd.-Earawa (3.15 ji.m.), for New Ply mouth.. * „ GRFiTMOTJTH. Sailcd.-Kowhal (10.15 a.m.), for Welling top. LYTTELTON. To sail.-Mararoa C 6.30 p.m.), for Wellinj ton. NELSON. Sailcd.-Corinna t11.50 a.m.), for New Plj mouth. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE' LIST. Komati-lUilway Wharf. Riverina-No. 4 Queen's Wharf. llararoa-Ferry Wharf. Opawa—No. 11 Queen's Wharf. Kapiti-No. 7 Queen's Wharf. Kapuni—Glaseow Wharf. Ilawera—Glasgow Wharf. Nikau—No. 10 Queen's Wharf. Kaitoa-No. 11 Queen's Wharf. Waverley—No. 5 Queen's Wharf. Ripple-No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Putiki-Ferry Wharf. Ngatoro-Pipitea Wharf. • RIVERINA FROM SYDNEY. The Huddart-Parkcr steamer Riverin arrived at Wellington at 7.20 p.m. yestei day, after a very rough passage from Sy< ney and Hobavt. The vessel left the Ne' South Wales port at 4.20 p.m. on Thun day, and the saiuc evening nVli into southerly gale. Bad weather was cxper enced until Sunday afternoon, when coi ditions moderated. On arrival the Rive ina berthed at No. 4 Queen's Wharf. Sli brought 2700 tons of cargo. The vessi will sail for Hobart and Sydney on Thur day., . On her next trip from Sydney to Ne Zealand, the Riverina will go to Aucl land.

SUBMARINE CARGO BOATS. Mr. Simon Luke. a pioneer builder nr submarines, maintains (in the "Popular Science Monthly") that only submarine merchant vessels can claim safety from hostile undersea boats, and he submits ti design for a submarine carrier of 7501) tons dead-weight of cargo. Mr. Luke says: It is obvious that absolute safety could be attained if a submarine cargo-carrier could travel entirely under water. That is at. present impossible, for good technical reasons. But a cargo-carrying submarine running awash, with her periscope and air intakes just above the water-line, may approach within about five and three-quarter miles of any waitins military suumarine without danger of being seen. Her wake would be. below the horizon. Such cargo-carrying submarines can bo built, and can cross the Atlantic Ocean in this condition, at a speed of about ten knots. If a sharp look-out is maintained, they have as much chance of seeing a German submarine aB the German submarine has or seeing them.. By the application of certain tried devices, which I do not feel it proper to divulgo at this time, but wh»h aro within the knowledge of our Government authorities, in my opinion - the range of visibility can be reduced to less than one mile. The cargo-carrier can become entirely invisible by submerging. If she travels with a .free board of live feet, she will become visible to a German submarine when sho approaches within eight miles. In two minutes she can dive unuer water. It is hardly likely that she will bo attacked without warning, lest' she be a friendly submarine. She will bo warned by wireless, sound, or other signals used by German submarines to communicate with ono another. When far' from land, she can follow the Dcntschland's example by navigating entirely on the suiface with a freiboard of fifteen feet, .lu that condition she can make a speed of 11 knots without, tho slightest difficulty. GARTERS WANT SICKNESS GUARANTEE When certain carters' were called upon on Friday to shift carjo unloaded from the R.M.S. Niagara they refused to do so unless they were given a guarantee againßt the consequences of infection similar to that given the waterside'rs (says tho Auckland "Star"). Many of the carters were not concerned with this refusal, for already they are covered by insurance by the firms.who employ them. But the few who have refused are employed by firms party to tho Jfasler Carriers' Association, and those men were dismissed, but were reinstated after the intercession of tin; Drivers' Union secretary. The association, comprising 13 firms, has already refused to give the employees tho rc.,u.iuu guarantee, and consequently these firms aro not sending men on to the Queen's Wharf. But it is possible that the guar- : antsa may be Eiven later on. In the j meantime the goods of several consignees 1 arc being stored at. thejr own expense in

.tho wharf sheds. Tho carters made the refusal individually without tho connivanco of tho union, and the union olltcials refuso to influence their decision. Tho occasion is not at all serious. But it means a slight delay in tho delivery of certain consignments. Tho Blackball steamer Ngatoro should arrive this morning from Auckland to dischargo 600 tons of general cargo. Sho will berth at l'ipitea Wharf. With tho use of her canvas only the schooner Gisborno will again clear Wellington for Kaipara with tho first favourable wind. Her engine has been sealed and tho rigging overhauled. Captain Watchlin, lato mate on tho brigantino Aratapu, is in command. Tho Kowhai left Greymouth yesterday morning for Wellington. Tho Raino was to have left at midnight, and the Kini .is to leave at noon to-day. ' If the Greymouth bar was workable,the Ngakuta was to havn sailed at 9 p.m. yesterday for Wellington. Tho New Zealand Shipowners' Federation havo received the following reply from tho Minister of Marine relative to their application that outports should be placed in telephonic communication. It has . been arranged by the Postal Department to put in the necessary extension bells at. the telephone offices at the B*all coastal' ports in (he Auckland district, which will enable the assistance of the telephonists to be obtained for the summoning of help outside office hours in the case of marine casualties. The Putiki is to sail for southern z>orts on Thursday. Mr. W. M'Gee, who for 48 years has been an engineer in tho Anchor Foundry, • Nelson, has retired on account of ill- ■ health. The schooner Philippine was berthed at ' the Clyde Quay Wharf yesterday morning. The Wakatu is to sail to-night for Kaikoura and Lyttelton. Further shipments of cargo cannot bo taken to-dav. The next trip of the Wakatu to Kaikoura will be made to-day week, as she will undergo overhaul on her return to Wellington ■ on Friday. The Waimea is to sail on Thursday for ■ Nelson and West Coast. Owing to Monday next being observed as Labour Day, the Mararoa will receive ■ no cargo for Lyttelton on Saturday, nor will the Mapourika for Picton and Nel■son on Monday. Both the Kokiri and the Komata are to sail at 11 to-night for Wcstport. On Wednesday's trip from Napier tho Arahura will make a call at, Tokomaru Bay, but the Monowai will proceed direct from Napier to Gisborno and Auckla.nd. The Union Company advises that the Wanaka will bo leavinsr Wcllingtpn either to-morrow" or on Thursday for Timaru with cargo.