SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 212, 2 June 1919, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS

• PHASES, OF THE MOON. JUNE. Day. Hr. ra. First Quarter 5 11 52 p.m. I'ull inoon 14 3 58 a.m. Last quarter 21 5 3 p.m. Now moon 28 8 23 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 9.33 a.m.; sets, 7.23 p.m. TIDE. To-day, 7.29 a.m.; 7.56 p.m. To-morrow, 8.28 a.m.; 8.54 p.m. ; SUN. Sun rises to-day, 7.6 a.m.; sets, 4,31 p.m. ARRIVALS. SATURDAY, MAY 31. NIKAU, 6,b. (7.50 a.m.), 248 tons, Hay, from Nelson. MARAROA, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 2598 tons, Irwin, from Lyttelton. WAVEELIsr, B.s. (11.5 a.m.), 157 tons, Brigden, from Patea. OPAWA, s.s. (Z.iO p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. PATEENA, s.s. (10.30 p.m.), 1212 tons, Sewell, from Pioton and Nelson. SUNDAY, JUNE 1. WAIKAU, b.s. (1.35 a.m.), 143 tons, Deiley, from Picton. • MAORI, s:b. (7.40 a.m.), 3412 tons, Cameron, from Lyttelton. WAITANGI, s.s. (12.40 p.m.), 171 torn, Fisk, from Patea. ' DEPARTURES, SATURDAY, MAY Jl. PAKEHA, s.s. (7.20 a.m.), 7899 tons, Lewis, for Lyttelton. IOJUO, B.s. (8.10 a.m.), 12,232 tons, Hickson, for London, via Panama. KATOA, s.s. (2.10 p.m.), 2484 tons, Dalies, for Auckland. NIKAU, s.s. (2.15 p.m.), 248 tons, Hay, for Nolaon, KAPITI, s.s. (4.15 p.m.),' 242 tons, Sawyers,. for Wanganul. BLENHEIM, s.'s. (7 p.m.), 120 tons,' Wilkinson, for Foxton. MARAROA, b.b. (7.45 p.m.), 2598 tons, Irwin, for Lyttelton." EXPECTED ARRIVALS. John, Timaru, June 2. Kakapo, Weßtport, June 2. ' Kowliai,; Grcyniouth, June 2. Kaiapoi, Greymouth, June 2. Kapuni, Patea, June 2. Iris, Auckland, June 2. Karamu, Uunedin, June 3. Poherui, Lyttelton, June 3. Mararoa, Lyttelton, June 3. Pato'ena, Nelson, Picton, June 3. Nikau, Nelson, Picton, June 3. Opawa-, Blenheim, June 3. Rosamond, Napier, June 3. Calm, Lyttelton, June 3. Kennedy Wttitapu, June i. Kapiti, wanganui; Juno 3.. Waimea, I'a'rakohc, Juno 3. Mana, Wanganul, June 4. Invorcargill, Lyttelton, June 4. . Wakatu, Kaikoura, Juno 4. Karamu, Duncdin, June 4. Waverlcy, Patea, June 4. Waitauyi, Patea, Juno 4. Kapuni, Patea, June 4. Maori, Lyttelton, June 4. Blenheim, Foxton, June 4. Remuera, Port Chalmers, Juno 5. Breeze, Wanganui, June 6. Mokoia, Uunedin, Juno 7.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Henrietta, Niuo Mand, 'Frisco, June 2, Inyercarpill, Lyttelton, June 2. Waitangi, l'atea, June 2. Komata, Westport, June 2. Mokoia, Luneclin direct, June 2. Maori, Lyttclion, June 2. Patcena, Pioton, Nelson, June 2, Kowliai, Onehunga, June 2. Manuka, Lyttelton, June 2. Wootton, Lyttelton, .June 2. Kapuni, Patea, June 2. Kampoi, Napier, June 2. ■ Waverlcy, Patea, June 2. Wairau, Pieton, June 2. Opawa, Blenheim, June 2. Mararoa, Lyttelton, Juue 3. ' Nikau, Nelson. Juno 3. Poherua, New Plymouth, .Tune 3. Ripple, Napier, Gisborne, June 3. Calm, Wanganui, June 3. Baden Powell, New Plymouth, June 3. Waimeif, Nelson, Coast, June 4. Blenheim, Wanganui, June 4. Rosamond, Bluff, Juno 4, liana, Lyttelton, June 4. Karamn, New Plymouth, June 4. Kennedy. Nelson, Coaal, June 4. Kapiti, H'anganui, June 4. Kahu, Chatham islands, June 5. Muana, San Francisco, June 5. ' Middleham Castle, London, June 6. tianiar, Lcvuka, ,'Frisco, June 6. Breeze, Bonth, June 6. Blenheim, Havelock, Juno 9.

OVERSEA CARGO STEALERS. AUSTRALRANGE, .New York' May 13, to ■Lyttelton and Dunedin.

cm OF DUNKIRK. (A. and A.), New York to city ports; due Auckland Juno 7. DEVON (F.S.), Egypt, via Australia to Lyttelton; duo now.

MAUNGANUI (U.S.'S.),. left /U.K. May 17 for Port Chalmers.

NEW ZEALAND, 1 H.M.S.: \ due Welling, ton about June 15, from England. OPAWA (N.Z.S. Co.), leaves London Slav 15 for N.Z. ports, via Australia.

PORT BOWEN (C.D.), leaves Glasgow about May 26 for N.Z. POUT OHALMERS (0. and D.). New York to Auckland, due Juue 17; Wellington. , PORT LYTTELTON (C. and D.) leaves London shortly for North Island, via, Australia. . . POitT NICHOLSON (C. and D.), luadlns New York for Auckland. Wellington. POUT PIRIE (0.D.), London, via Sydney to. Auckland; due June 20. Napier, Wellington.

PRINZESSIN (S.S.A.), duo Wellington July 2, from London.

RUAHINE (N.Z.S. Co.), leaves Plymouth May 19 for Wellington; duo July J. RUAPEHU (N.Z.S. Co.), leaves Plymouth May 30 for Auckland; due July 16. WAIMANA (S.S.A.), United Kingdom May 10, to Auckland; due Juno 26.

WAITOMO ((J.S.S.), Calcutta, due Auckland Juno 21; Wellington. _ WESTERN COMET (Luckenbach), Nfiw York; now due Auckland, Melbourne.

SAILERS. Vessel. Left. Due. • Newcastle to Wellington:— Rona (Scales') May 13 early Vancouver to Wellington:— Laura Apr. 30. July San -Francisco to Napier— Raupo (Scales) May 10 July TJHE BERTHAGE LIST. To-day's berthage list is as follows:— Maori-Ferry Wharf. Pateena-No. 14 north Queen's Wharf, , Kowhai-Clyde Quay Wharf. Kaiapoi—Tavanaki Street Wharf. Kapuni-Glasgow Wharf. Opa'wa—No. 13, south Queen's Wharf. Wairau-No. 11 north Queen's Wharf. , Wootton—No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Waitangi-Glasgow Wharf. John—Pipitea Wharf . Ripple—No. ,1 south Queen's Wharf, BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEAS. ' - MELBOURNE, May 31. Arrivcd.-Barentz, from Auckland. COASTAL. SATURDAY, MAY 31. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Ysabel, barquentine (11.45 a.m.), . from Newcastle. ' ONEHUNGA. Arrived.—Harawa (10.30 a.m.), from New ■ . Plymouth. ■ (JPONONI. . Sailed.—Rimu (1.15 p.m.), for Onehunga. GREYMOUTH. Sailed.—Kakapo (11.15 p.m.) and Kaiapoi (11.30 p.m.), for Wellington. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.-Barwon a.m.), from New castle. SUNDAY, JUNE 1. , AUCKLAND. Arrived—Paparoa (11 a.m.), from Wellington. Bailed.—Valmarie, Bchooncr (11 a.m.), for Adelaide. Arrived.-Kauri (4.15 a.m.), from Mel'bourne; Mapourika (4.30 a.m.), from Wellington; Arahura (7.30 a.m.), from East Coast; Hincmoa (11.S a.m.), from Enai Coast lighthouses; YsabeJ, sohoouer (11.40 a.m.), Irom Melbourne. ONEHUNGA, Arrived.—Rimu (6.45 a.m.), from Opononi; Regulus (7 a.m.), from Nelson. WANGANUI. Arrived,—Kapiti (9.55 a.m.), from Wellington. GREYMOUTH. Sailed.-ICowhai (0.41/ a.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—l'akeha (8.30 a.m.\ from Wellington; Mararoa (9.50 a.m.), from Wellington. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Putiki (7 a.m.), and Breeae (7.15 a.m.), from Wellington. The Waimarino, which is at present loading at Lyttelton for Auckland, has had her loading operations hampered by rain. Advantage was taken of this delay to have her cargo loading gear overhauled. The Union Company's cargo carrier Kauri, which arrived at Auckland on Saturday, brought a cargo of wheat frcrm Melbourne for discharge at the northern port. . The lonic whs within ivir-less range of tho Wellington Radio Station last night.

lONIC'S PASSENGERS. The R.M.S. ionic sailed at 8.10 a.m. ou Saturday for London, via. Panama, Her passenger-list is as follows :-First saloont'rom Wellington—Mesdames Brice, It. Dowutou, Hurst, J. M. M'Lcan, M'Leunau, Ostler aud infant, W. H. Turnbulf, Misses 0. D. Brice, I. and A. L. Brewster, P. 11. Oarr, M. U. M'Lennan, Messrs. S. Brice, 0 Carr, JI. Chapman. E. Goodbehere, L, D. Hurst, J. Kerr, D. A. M'Lennan, J. M'Miilan and Major F, E. Ostler. From New Plymouth—Mrs. 0. Allen. From Lyttelton—Mrs. Howarth, Messrs. C. Atkinson, (', fl. Howarth. and Dr. A. Moreland. From Auckland—Mesdames Bell, Orultenden (to Colon), Herbert, Nathan, Messrs. A. Hell, F. P. Oruttenden (to Colon), J. A. Herbert, C. 0. aud F. G, Lees, F, K. Murray, N. A. Nathan, Misses M, IS. and Jt. J. Nathan. From GisborneMr. and Mrs. IV. Olark. From DunedinMesdames J. H. Fenwick, E. M. Goodgor, Misses E, F. Fenwick, 0. L. H. Femviok, M. At. G'oodger, Maxwell. From NelsonMisa E. B. C. M. .Nicholas, Mrs. A. Btftfford and two infants." From WangauuiMr. J., Mrs. J. E„ and Mlbb E. J. H. Pat terson. Second saloon—From WollingtonMesdimes Botts, Evans, Jennings aud in fant,- Miss.es Armitage, Botts, Buxton, Sis terson, Watson, Messrs. Botts, Evans, Jen nings, Grant, Walsh, and Masters Jen uingß (2). From Auckland—Mesdames A 1 lington, and Moraghan, Misses Allington Weaver, and Witting, Mr. Moraghan. *tog Tlmaru-Jurs., Miss, and Mr. Forgusson From Dunedin—Messrs. Frame and Terry From Lyttelton—Mr. Yatis. From Napiei Gibson, and Mulligan, From Wa ngauui—Mrs. Mulligan and infant. Fron Invercargill-Mr. M'Nelll. TOFUA AND MAHENO. ' It is understood that the Tofua. whicl arrived at Dunedin last week from Lon don, has made her last trip as a troop ship, and will now bo returned to thi Union Company by the Imperial Govern rnent. file Tofua has been engaged troop ing for, the past four years, and ha proved a very useful unit ot the tran« port fleet. Jfo announcement has yet beei made regarding her future ,movements. It wa» rumoured that the Maheno, whicl has been engaged as a hospital ship fo: ovor four years, was also about to bi returned to the Union Company, but ui to the present time, no confirmation n tile report has been received by the com pany from the Imperial Government. A 1 her hospital flttingß are btinp removed a Port Chalmers, and the Union Compan; dally expect cable advice from London a to whether the vessel'has been relcasc< from Imperial charter. SAILERS FliOM PACIFIC SLOPE, The schooners Forester, 598 tons, am Lily, 135 tons, are reposed to have, sailei from San Francisco o r n. Mwrch 30 am April 19 respectively for i)Diifidin tvit, case. oil for the Vacuum Oil Companj From Vancouver it is reported that th barqucntine' Laura left there on April 3 for Wellington. - TEE ORIENT LINE". A,dvico has been received by tie Unio Company, as agent for the Orent Lim which states that the Orontes and Ostei ley are expected to leave. Sydney abou the middle of July, and the Ormonde an Orsova during August, for London, vi the usual ports. These four vessels wli carry passengers. The Ormondo is pra< tically a new ship, and this will be he first trip Home aB a passenger itcamor. . SHAW-SAVILL BOATS. The lonic left port early on Saturda morning (for London, via Panama, After remaining in port over night th Palseha sailed on Saturday morning fo Lyttelton to • cominonce discharging he Home cargo. On Saturday the Kia Ora was still loat lng at Waitara. ■ It was expected that sh would leave that port to-day for Ne< Plymouuth. The Itaranga is >' still at Napier. It i oxpocted that she will got away from ther to-day or to-morrow, going on to Gii borne. THE TOFUA. The troopship Tofua, Captain H. H. Wf Hans, now at Dunedin, left London in ba last on April 18, and. called at Colon fo bunkers. She resumed her voyage froi Colon on May 4, and cleared the Pauam Canal in the evening. The essel exper enced lino weather on the trip until Tuei day'last, when she ran into a heavy soutl: erly gale, which delayed the" ship's pre gross. The Totua's future movement have not been announced. On Friday sh proceeded to Port Chalmers for overhau and refttting. THE BAiIWON. . An'.arrival at : Chalmers on Satui day morning was the Huddart-Pai'iter col lier Barwon, from Nctvcastle.' After dis charging at the southern port she wil proceed to Westport to lift as much coa as tile state of the bar will permit. Fron Westport the: Barwon will come on t Wellington to complete loaning, and froi here will sail for an Australian port (u at present it is not known to which por she will proceed). Captain Croft, at on time in charge ol' the Victoria, has com mand of the Barwon. UNION COMPANY CAEGO STEAMERS. The following movements of Union cars steamers arc reported:— Katoa, sailed for Auckland direct o: Saturday. Itomata is leaving for Westport thi evening. ICotvhai and Kaiapoi left Greymouth oi Saturday night with timber and ooai From hero they go to Onehuuga and Ha pier respectively, v ICakapo loft Westport on Saturda; night lor Wellington, Napier, and- Gis borne. Karamu is to leave Dunedin to-night fo Wellington. From here she will go on t New Plymouth. ( THE MANUKA. ' The Manuka is to go to Lyttelton to day to complete discnarge. Her futuri movements are not at present known ow ing to the conditions at present ruling ii Australia. KAHU FOR CHATH VMS. The Chatham Islands Fishing Compan: is dlßpatehing tilt. Kahu for Chatham Is lands direct'on Thursday. The vessel wil call at Waitangi, Owenga, and Whangaroa and then return' to Wellington. THE WESTMORELAND. All the general cargo has now been uu shipped from the damaged steamer West moreland, and haß been distributee amongst the various stores in Port Chal mers. The work 'of transhipping thi frozen meat to the chambers of the licmu era will be commenced this week, ani when it ib completely discharged the ves Bel will go into dock for a thorough ex amination v THE MAKURA. The. Makura left Honolulu on May 2i for Vancouver, where she is duo to-'mor row. It is expected that she will leave Vancouver on her return voyage about June 7. i PALOONAAT SAN FRANCISCO. Cable advice received by the Union Company states that- Ii.M.S. l'aloona arrived at San Francisco on Wednesday last from Wellington, via Island ports. The vessel is timed to leave on the return journey to-morrow. • MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Messrs. N. Campbell and J. Ryan, fourth and fifth officers respectively oh the Manuka, have signed off the vessel's articles. Mr. 0. Gillon, purser of the Moeraki, who has been on leave, haß rejoined the vessel at Auckland. Captain a. J. Hales,_ who recently returned to New ZealanH from active service with H.M. Navy, will take command ot the tug Terawhiti at Wellington, relieving Captain 0. C. Bullock, who will come ashore ou holiday leave. Mr. F. W. Nces, late third officer of the Whangape, has joined the Wanaka in r. similar capacity. Mr. It. Sullivan, of Lyttelton, late third sngineer of the Calm, is now second engineer on the John. Oaptaiu 0. Ji. Mathesoii, R.N.K., of the Orient .liner Orontes, commanded a "Q" ir mystery ship—submarine sinker-during the war. He was m Australia on the last irip of the Orpnteß, and during tie passage to London was entertained by tho passengers and eulogised for his fine naval ivork. The coastal steamer John is duo to arrive in port from Timaru to-day. After discharging sho is to go on the slip for leaning. ' An arrival at Auckland on Saturday sas the barquentine Vsabel, from Mellourne. The Union Company's barque Dartford eft Newcastle on Wednesday last bound or Callao (South America) with a cargo >f coal. The following vessel was expected to be iVithin range of Auckland Radio last light:—Flora. The Dutch steamer Roggaveen is at jresent loading in Auckland. It is exJeoted that she will Bail for Sydney, takng passengers, to-morrow. Tho Poherua- iB set down to get away rom Lyttelton to-night for this port. Sho 8 to load here for New Plymouth. The Flora should arrive at Auckland tonorrow with a shipment of fruit. The Mokoia is to . leave port to-night or Dunedin direct. Prospective buyers arc now negotiating or the purchase of the Dunedin-owned irigaiuine Aratapu, which has been lying die at the Victoria Wharf for somo weeks iast (says tho ''Star"). The Invorcargill is to get away for Lyteltou to-night.