SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 289, 2 September 1919, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP TUB MOON. SEPTEMBER. Day. Jtr. m. First quarter 3 1 52, a.m. Full moon 10 3 24 p.m. Last quarter 17 9 ' 2 a.m. Mew monu 24 4 4 p.m. ' MOON. Moon rises to-day, 9.49 a.m.; Bets, 0.17 a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. • ' To-day, 10.19 a.m.; 10.40 p.m. To-morrow, 11.1 a.m.; 11.19 p.m.•SUN. Bun rises to-day, 6.16 a.m.; sets, 5.26 p.m. ARRIVALS. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. ATHENIC, s.B. (2.25 p.m.), 12,345 tons, Orossliuid, from London (In the 1 stream). DEPARTURES. MONDAY, SEPTEirB.SII 1. NORA NIVEN, trawler (6.10 a.m.), 166 tons, Brusey, lor lishing grounds. . MAPOUKIKA, s.s. (12.31/ p.m.); 1203 tons, M'Donald, for Picton and Nelson. HlNiiitOA, s.s. (4.35 p.m.), 542 ions, Bollons, ior' northern 'lightnoj >es. ROSAMOND, s.s. (4.35 p.m.), 721 tons, Jauiiay, for Lyttelton. . KAITOA, B.s. (.ilO p.m.), -319 tons, Wildman, for Nelson. , „ POET DARWIN, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 10,365 tons, Craven, for' London, via. Panama. BLENHEIM, b.s. (8.15 p.m.), lift) tons, Wilkinson, lor Havelock. MAORI, s.s. (9.35 p.m.), 3412 tons, Cameron, for Lyttelton. OPAWA, s.s. (10.5 p.m.), 11<I tons, Nicholas, for Pioton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Wakatu, Kaikoura, September 2, Baden l'otvoll, Waitara, September 2. Westmeath, Hew York, September 2. Port Chalmers, Sydney, September 2. Monowai, Lyttelton, September 2. Nikau, Nelson, September 2. Ma-pourika, Pioton, Neisun, September. 2. Waitangi, Patea, September 2. Tainui, Lyttelton, September 2. Hawera, Patea, September 2. Port flacking, Auckland, licptember 2. Kaitangata, Lyttelton, September 2. Maori, Lyttelton, September 3. Kaitoa, Nelson, September 3. Navua, Auckland, September 3. Waihora, Newcastle, Septi'mbor i. John, Wanganui, September 3. Ripple, Gisuorne, September 3. Invercargill, Wanganui, September i, ICahu, East Coast. September 3. Opawa, Picton, September 3. Jlfonowai, Lyttelton, September 4. Nikau, Nelson, September 4. Mapourika, Picton, Nelson, September 4. Waverloy, Patea, September 4. Kapiti, ffanganui-, September 4. Kapuni, Patea, September 4. •: - Kennedy, Foxton, September 4. . Waimen, 'Xarakoae, beptem'oer 4. Wairau, Picton, September 4. Masula, Auckland, September 5. Blenheim, Sounds, September 5. Putilii, Gisbornc, September 5. Zealandio. Newcastle, September 6.

RROJECTED DEPARTURES. Waverlej l ; Patea, September 2. Itocaroiv, Lytteltou, Heptember 2. Kahu, East Coast, Sep.U'iuber 2. < , Konuedy, Foxton, Sopteuiber 2. Kapiti, Wanganui, September 2. Kapuni, Patea, September 2. ■Kamona, Weatport, Greyinouth, Sept. fi. Wairau, Picton, September 2. Monowai, Lyttelton, September 2. Nikau, Nelson, Septeinoer 2. "Hippie, Napior, Gisborne, Akitio, S«pt «. Komata, Westport, September i, Wakatu, Kaikoura, September fc. ■ '' Ifawera, l'atea, September 2. Port Napier, London, September l Stella, Dunedin, September i. Athenio, Lyttelton, Septrmbcr 2. Maori, Lyttelton, Septoiaber 3. Kaitoa, Nelson, September 3. Jlapotirika, Picton, Nelson. September 5. I Tainui, Lyttelton, September 3. i Baden Powell, Lyttelton, September 3. ! Kaitangata, Auckland, September 3. ( Waitangi, Patea, Septei.aber 3. Invercargill, Lyttelton, September 3. Opawa, Picton, Septombe-' 3. Orari, London, September 3. I Opawa, Lyttelton, September 3. ! Monowai, Lyttelton, September 4. Nikau, Nelson, September 4. Waimea, Nelson, Coast, September 4. Giesseu, Melbourne, SepleiuUer 4. - Lyttelton, Duneiiin, Bluff, Sept. 4. Rippie, Napier, Gisbornr, Akitio, Sept. 4. Kennedy, Foxton, Septoiaber 4. Wairau, Picton,' Scptenibor 4. Moana, 'Frisco, September 5. John, Dunedin,: September 5, Blenheim, Wanganui, September 5. SAILERS. Vessel. 'Left. Duo. San Francisco to Wellington:— Bertie Minor July 31 Oct. BY TELFGKAPH. , OVERSEAS, SYDNEY, August 30. i' Arrived.—Joan Oi-aig, from Hokianga. NEIVCAbXi/K, August 30. . Sailed.—Karori, for Auckland. COASTAL, ! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. AUOKLAND. Arrived—Niagara (6.35 a.m.), from Sydney. ONEHUNGA. Sailed—Rarawa. (3.25 p.m.), for New Ply-' . mouth. MANUKATJ HEADS. The Rarawa passed outwards at 5.10 p.m. PORT AliUnilil. To sail.—Putiki (5 p.m.), for ,Gisborne. ' PJCTON. ■ Arrived—Mapourika (5.45 p.m.), from Wellington. • Sailed.—itana (3 p.m.), Jot Lyttelton; Mapourika - (6.30 .'p.m.), for Nelson. To sail—Paeroa"(B.3o p.m.), for Hokitika;: Alexander (9 p.m.), for Greymouth. NELSON. To sail.—Nikau (7 p.m.), for Wellington. WESTPOET. Arrived.—Waimea (10.10 a.m.), bound to' Greymouth; put. back for bunkers. KAIKOUEA. ' ; Sailed.—Wakatu (5 p.m.), for Wellington. ; LYTTELTON. ' :.i Arrived—H.M;S. New Zealand (8 a.m.); from Wellington; Wairaka (10.50 a.m.),: from Newcastlo. Sailed.—Breeze (12.20 p.m.),-for Port Chal-' mora; Koliiri ( Ip.m.), for Greymouth; 5 Molioia (4, p.m.), for Port Onatmers' Kaitangata (6.10 p.m.), for Wellington; Monowai t6.Su p.m.), for Wellington. OAMARU. Arrived.—Kakapo (9.30 «.m.), from Westsort. NEW ZEALAND MINE-FIELDS OLEAH. -- The Marine Department lias received cabled advice from' the Admiralty that the Now Zealand mino-fieids have been cleared, and therefore siavigatton restrictions in these areas aro removed. PORT CHALMERS DUE THIS MORNING. Tho Port Ohaliners, bound from Sydney to London, is' due to ciako port at Wellington this morning. The vessel, which has eleven passengers to land, will replenish her uunliera at this port/ FOR LONDON. For London, via Panama, the Port Darwin left port at 5 p.m. yesterday. Tho vessel tool: the l'qilowini:; passengers:—Miss Sanders, Mesdaiues Sanders, Drury, Messrs. Drury, Mariano Jiasile, Saivaiore liarnao, Ziiuo Giovanni, Giuseppe, Criscillo, Giovanni, Tesonero, . Bai'tolo Faincilcero, Josepn Destet'onio. At daybreak this morning tho Port Napier is to leave the tllasgow Wharf for London, via Panama. • PORT HACKING DUE TO-DAY. At daybreak this morning tho Port Hacking is .duo at Wellington -"vom Aucklaad. Tho vessel is to discharge inward cargo at this port, then proceeding on to Lyttelton and Dunedin to complete. She will then load for Home. 1 WESTMEATH DUE THIS MORNING. Early this inorniug the Westmeath is duo at Wellington from New York and Norfolk (Va.), HORO.RATA LETT DURBAN. Tho Hororata, according to cabin advico , received by the New i Zealand Shippiug Company, left Durban on August 2/ for Hobart and Wellington. The vessel is duo at Wellington abo.'it September 20. RIJIUTAKA AT HOME. Oablo advice received by the New Zealand Shipping Company is to tho clfect that tho Itimutaka, which left Wellington on July 10 for London, arrived at her destination on Thursdi-.y last. THE LAUREL WHALEN. News was received in Auckland last week that ■ tho schooi-er 'Laurel Wlialcn, | which left Auckland fir San Francisco on | July 16, after a proloi gcd stay there, de- | veloped engine trouoio on tho voynge and put into Tahiti for repair's. Engiuu trouble was tho cause of her putting into Auckland. REPAIRS TO PATEENA. Tho work of repairing tho Patcena, wnich was damaged through a collision with tho Onchunga Wharf while berthing, and has been thrown oat of her OnehungnWnlllnotn,. . ■ - i<- - 1.,—

in position. It is estimated that it will bo nnother fortnight boforo tho vessel takes up hoi* running again. THE MASIFLA. ' Tho new Ausir.ili.iii ami American frcigut sicauier iUaMila, on her maiden voyage, arrived at Auckland lust week. Tho vessel is u handsome addition to tho well-known lino to wmch she oolongs. Who was bunt at jttossrs. rinrclay and Uuiies yards, Glasgow, and registers 4154 tons, iter dimensions are:—liongtn 449 U., breadth Ufll., ueptn 52n. She is titled with iwo.reeiprocauug engines and five boilers. Sho has a crew of 11/, undor the command of Captain A. 1). ilorton, who has with him the 'following officers :-l'irst officer, ilr. \V. 1?. PuKly; Bccond, Mr. P. Peterson; third, .Sir. A. Russell; purser, Mr. P. )i. J. Clarke; wireless operators, Messrs. D. Wilson and U. Palo; ciuei engineer, jlr. ]J. .)- ilaolnnes; second, Jlr. 11. Melville; third, Air. W. It-Arthur;- junior third, ill'. IV. B. Johnston; fourth, Mr. It. li, Willats; junior fourth, Mr. W. J. Sturrock; fifth, Mr. It. i'oy; junior fifth, Mr. 0. 0. Oairns. Tho vescel completed tier trials on July 11, antf the ■ following; day sailed for New Torn, arriving on July 17 ailer a, good voyage. Thence shu called at Onristobal, Colon, and Newport Hews, where coal wub loaded for r<ew Zealand ports. Crossing the Paoiilo she called at Pitcairn Islano. The run was uneventful until twenty days from port, when extraordinary weather, alternately boisterous and calm was exptrioueeu. In addition to coal, the Masula carries a general cargo. The vessel is to leave Auckland to-day for Lyttclion. MOEKAKI FOR SXDfc'KY. No work was done on the ifocraki yesterday, the vessel not having been out from an "infected" port the required period necessary to comply with the waterside -workers' resolution, Tito vessel 13 to bo dispatched back to Sydney on Saturday; NEWS OF THE CORDOBA) Advice has been received that the transport Cordoba left Durban on August 22 for Frcmantle and Wellington. She should reach Wellington with her draft of returning troops about the middle of the month. • MAORI DELAYED. Owing to a Bhortage in iier complement the Maori was an hour and three-quarters late iu sailing lor Lytteltou last evening. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. . Captain J. Plowman is now master oi the riowhai, and has with him the following olilccrs:-Chief, Mr. N. liaszardj second, Mr. J. 11. Annandale; chief eugl near, - Mr. Jl. A. Scott,• second, Mr. f llondon; third, Mr. J. 11. Elley. Captain C. Olift, master of tho Manuka, has Uie following officers with him:—Chief Mr. A,. Raid; second, Mr. G. W. Evans; third, P. S. Isbister; chief engineer, Mr V. Mudie; second, Mr. 0. J. Jtf'Pherson ' third, Mr. R. Mcntilplay; fourth, Mr. W Loouey; fifth, Mr. 3. Cichero; sixth, Mr. A . Neil; seventh, Mr. L. D. M'Alium; pursor Mr. W. J. ■Seville; wireless operator, Jlr W. A.. Smith. Mr. A. J! Moody, mate of the Kapuul has left the vessel, and Mr. A. M.' Stuart has signed on' in that capacity. Mr. V. (-. Webb, lato,chief officer of tin Makura, arrived at -Wellington- ou Sunday , by tho Mocraki on holiday- leave. Mr Newton Campbell is at present chief office). of tho Ua.ir.ura.... ... Mr. 1!. 'R. Lowe, mate of the Kainona. has signed off,- and r his place haß beoj taken 'by Mr. A. H: Purvis.' Mr: George Luke,'son of Mr. J; P. Luke, Mayor of Wellington, has been appointed second engineer of tho dredge Kaione, ; Mr. Luke recently returned to Nuw Zeadund from service with the Navy. Prior to leaving Mew Zealand ho was with J. J. Niven and Co. at Wellington. ATilffiUO ARRIVES. From London, via Plymouth, Kewporl News, Colon, -with u draft of returniiiE troops, the Shaw-Savill' steamer Athenii : arrived at Wellington yesterday, and aftei being cleared by the Port Health Ofilcei beithod at the Queen's Wharf. The vessel, ■sel, In ballast, loft London on July 12 and ombarked her draft of troops at Ply mouth. .She had a good trip all tho way out. Ouo of tho ship's firemen, whits' bathing at Newport News, was drowned. Captain J. K. Crossland is still in command of the Athenie, and lift has tho fol lowing officers with him:—Chief, Mr. P.:R Vaughaii; '.econd, Mr. J. Jenkins; third, Mr. 0. Cochrane; fourth, Mr. C. Wood fifth, Mr. A. Harvey; sixth, Mr. A.. J, Anson; chief engineer,- Mr. J. K. Sharp; second, Mr. J. Williams; third, Mr. P. fi • Banks; fourth, Mr. R. U. Thorpe; junior ' fourth, Mr. J. E. M'Lellan; fifth, Mr.-A. Atkinson; sixth. Mr. J. Crowe; chief re frigenjUn" engineer, Mr. P. W. liandell; wireless operators, Mr. W, T. Cousinß (chief) and Mr. P. It. Bayles; surgeon, Dr. 0. H. Wilson; purser, Mr. R, S. Richards; chief stewards, Mr. F. Moss. Tho Athenie iB to leavo at 7 a.m. to-day lor Lyttelton, and will commence loading i there. She will return to Wellington about September 11, and sail finally for London, via Panama on September 16. ; BHAW-SAVILL; STEAMERS. Tho movements of various'units of tho Shaw-Savill tiect were rcpqrted as follow, yesterday: - Tho jiatalua. is not expected to leavo Port Ohaimers for Bluff until to-morrow, bho is erne at Wellington on September 10, and is to sail lor London on September 16. The Zcalandlc, which is duo at Wellington from Newcastle this -.voek-tud, will, uftcr tho discharge of her coal cargo, load at Tiniaru, Kapler, ami Auckland, sailing finally from Auckland about October 4. The Tainui was at Colon ou Sunday last. She is due at Wellington on September 19. Tho Corinthio is uuo at Wellington on September 24| and after landing her troops proceeds to Auckland to commence Homeward loading, Sho returns to Wellington, and Eails finally from this port on October 9. . . The Karamea, duo at Auckland on September 10, after dischargo at Auckland, Wellington, and New Plymouth, is to load at New Plymouth, Waitara, Nelson, Wanganui, and Wellington, sailing finally from this port ou October 6. The'Kumara, duo at Port Ohaimers on Sunday next -with a cargo of coal from Newport .News, vi.ll, after discharge, loao. at' Port Chalmers and Bluff. She la dus at Wellington ou September 27, and -will sail for London on October 2. The following steamers were expected to be within ranjro ;of Auckland wireless station last night.—Port Melbo'urno and Kurow. Within range of Awanui :-Talune, Kurow, Karori, and Port Melbourne. Within range of Awarua:-Kauri.-10-da.y tho Jionowai is to sail from tho King s Wharf instead of the Perry Wharf. . On arrival from Paten the Hawcra. is to go up on the slip. Tho rtew Zealand Shipping Company's Opawa is to sail to-morrow evening lor Lyttelton. Por, Loudon, via Panama, the Orari is to sail at daybreak to-morrow Tho Rosamond left yesterday for Lyttelton to load for Now Plymouth. . From the latter port the vessel-returns to Wellington. ■, The Komata is to sail for Weslport thtß evening, taking passengers. The Hinemoa left yesterday afternoon n.u trip to tlle northern lighthouses. The Durham is to leave Wellington on Sunday for Waitara, where sho will commence Homeward loading. The Stella is scheduled to sail to-day for Dunedin direct. The Ngatoro is to go on' the slip at tho end of the week for overhaul. The John from Wanganui is duo at Wellington on Wednesday to load for southern ports. ' . " The Rothesay Bay is expected to leavo port sonio time this week for Greymouth •o °a« a cargo of timber for Sydney. The Wootton-is expected at Wellington somo time this week from.Lyttelton, wliero she has beon undergoing- overhaul. Tile Tainui is due from Lyttelton to-day, and to-morrow will return to tho. southern port. . ■Cabled advice from San Francisco dated August 27 announces tho departuro of the barqucntinc Narwhal for Auckland. She sailed in March last from Wanganui for tho Friendly Islands. It is understood that the barque lima will shortly go on tho slip at Auckland for overhaul. Sho will later proceed to Sydney -with a full lo'ad of timber. nio Shaw, Savill, and 'Albion Company's cargo steamer Otira, now at Napier, loaded the following cargo at Auckland :-5009 bales of wool, 1311 casks of tallow, 26 pelts, 113 drums of ncatsfoot oil, 1647 packages of ?n» m ' ° ffilcl!3 of ra B 3 -' 150 Bac]la of hides, 120 casks of -whulo oil. 2702 cases of jam, 502 casoß of honey,'76o cases of tinned , fruits, 4041 cases of meat, and 55 of sundries. After loading at Napier she will, sail for London. According lo the Sydney "Shipping List" tho following sailers are to sail from tho Pacific Coast for New Zealand porls.— Ireuo, .four-ma'sted schooner, 687 tons, from San Francisco; Mintloro, four-masted schooner, 642 tons, from San Francisco; Planter, schooner, 499 tons, from Sair Francisco; and William E. Burnham, fourmasted schooner, 642 tons, from San Francisco. Messrs; WorHnian, Clark, and Co., Ltd., Belfast, recently launched the twin-screw steamer Port Caroline, 48Cft. in length and with a. gross tonnage of about 83C0 tons, build to the order of Commonweal:!! and. Dominion Line for their colonial service. Tlie engines aro two «ts of Brown-Curtis .turbines geared, and propeller shafts wiili double reduction gearing, built also by tho shipbuilding firm. There are five holds arranged for frozen and general cargoes, and it is expected'that the vessel will he. ready lor service at tho beginning 'of August.