SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 297, 11 September 1919, Page 9

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OP THE MOON. SEPTEMBER. Day. Hr. m, | first. quarter 3 152 a.m. Fnll moon 10 . 324 p.m. Last quarter 17 ■ 9 2 a.m. New moon 24 4 4 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 7.7 a,m,; sets, 6.18a,m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 4.40 a.m.: 5.8 p.m. To-morrow, 5.58 a.m.; 6.7 p.m. SUN. Sun riscß to-day, 6.2 a.m.; 6ets, 5.35 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. KAITOA. s.s. (6.45 a.m.), 319 tons. Wildman,,from Nelson. KENNEDY, s.s. (7 a.m.), 226 tonß, Harvey, from Foxton. iNf7ERCABGILL, s.s. (7.15 a.m.), 224 tons, Thompson, from Wanganui. WAITANGI. b.b. (9.40 a.m.), 171 tons, Fißli, from Patea. MAOBI, s.s. (10.10 a.m.), 3412 tons, W. Cameron, from Lyttelton. P.IPPLE. s.s. (noon), 370 tons, Oarlson, from Napier. ■JTAJTA, s.s. (12.45 p.m.), 134 ton 6, Bonner, from ''iVauganui. ROSAMOND, s.s. (4.30 p.m.), 721 tons, Oox, from Now Plymouth. KOUTONUI, s.s. (10 p.m.), 171 tons, Fletcher, from Napier. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER. 11. KARIJ, s.s. (O.IC a.ni.), 267 tons, Braidwood, from Lyttelton. OPAWA, s.s. (0.20 a.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Picton. WAIRAU, s.s. (2 a.m.), 143 tons. ICnoi, froril Picton. DEPASTURES. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. MArOUBIKA, s.s. (12.10 1203 tons, Jf'Donald. for Pictou and Nelton. KENNEDY, s.s. (4.30 R.m.), K< tons, Harvey, for Tarakohe. BLENHEIM, s.s. (5.5 p.m.), 151 tons, Wilkinson, for Foxton. KAITOA, s.s. (5.10 p.m.), 319 tons, Wildman, for Nelson. WAIMEA, s.s. (6.5 p.m.). 454 tons, Graham, for Nelson. WAKATU, s.s. (7.5 p.m.), 157 tons. Wills, for ICaikoura. MAOBI, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 3412 tons, W. Cameron, for Lyttelton. . KOMATA, s.s. (11.30 p.m.), 1994 tons, Bold, for Westport. MANA; s.s. (11.55 p.m.), 134 tons, Bonner, for Picton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Kakapo, Oamaru, September 11. • Kini, Westport,'September 11. Monowai, Lyttelton, September 11. Nlltan, Nelson, September 11. Mapourika, Picton, Nelson, September 11. Manuka, Sydney,. Sept. 11: Lorain, Auokland, Sept. 11.' Waverley, Patea, September 11. Pateena, Onehungi,. September 11, Kapuni; Pa,tca, September 11. Maori, Lyttelton, September 12. Kaitoa, Nelson, September 12. Blenheim, Foxton, September 12. Wootton, Lyttelton, September 12, Kennedy, Tarakohe, September 12. Echo, Napier, September 12. Kapiti, Wanganui, September 12. , Monowai, Lyttelton, September 13. Nikau, Nelson, September 13. Pateena, Picton, Nelson, Septomber 13. Invorcarglll, Wanganui, September 13. Wakatu, Kailcoura, September 13. , Ellenga, Auckland, September 13. Athcnic, Lyttelton, September 14. Blenheim, Foxton, September 14. Putiki, Gißbornc, September 14. Alexander, Nelson, September 14. Port Melbourne, Tokomaru Bay, September 16. Port, Victor, Lyttelton, September 16. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Rothesay Bay, Groymouth, September 11. Waitangi, Patea, September 11. Navua, Lyttelton, Duncdin, Bluff, Sept. 11. KJaraona, Westport, September 11. Monowai. Lyttelton, Septembor 11. Nikau, Nohon, September 11. ; Koutunui, East Coast, September U. Koltiri, Greymouth, September 11, Kipplc, Napier, Gisborne, Akitio, Sept. 11. Walrau, Puponga, September 11. Kakapo, Lyttelton, September 11. ! Opaiva, Blenheim, September 11. ; Rosamond, Timaru, Duiiedin, Sept. 11.' Maori, Lyttelton, September? 12. Kaitoa, Nelson, September 12. Pateena, Picton, Nelson, September 12. Kapi.ti, Wanganui, September 12. Port Lyttelton, Gisborne, September 12. Matatua, London, September 12. •'•■ Kara, New Plymouth, September 12. Kapuni, Patea; September 12. ' \ Wayerley,,Patea, September 12.' ~'-. Kuril? 'New Plymouth, 'Septembor;' 12. Monowai, Lyttolton, September': Nikau, Nelson, September 13; '. "j Echo, Gisb'orho,'' September'l3. ' '..■'.: ■ Wniwora,- 'New Plymouth, September 13. Essex,. Waitara, September' 13.' . Wootton, Lyttelton, .September 13. Masula, Lyttelton, September 14. Westmcatk, Sydney, September 14. Blenheim, Sounds, September 15. Wakatu, Kaikoura,' September 15. . Alexander, Nelson, .Ooast, September 15. ■Putiki, Napier, Giabornei September 16. OVERSEA STEAMERS. ADOLPH WOERMANN (Dalgety), left U.K. August 14 for Wellington. Duo Sept. ARGYLLSHIRE (F.S.), left Liverpool August 2 for N.Z., via Capo and Australia. 'Due middle October. ARAWA (S.S.A.), to leave London Sept. AUSTEALPLAIN, left New York July 30 for. Auckland. Arr. September 8. AYIttSHLKE (F. 3.). left London Aug. 5 for Lyttelton. Duo ( about Sent. 19. BELLBUCKLE (U.S. & A.), to leave New York for Auckland, Wellington, and Aus-tralia-September 29, ; - .•.. OITT OF WINCHESTER (A. and A.), leftNow York Aug: 0 for, Auckland, Welling- . ton. Lyttelton. and Dunedin. Duo Sent 13 CORDOBA .(U.S.S.). left U.K: July 18 for Wellington. Due Wellington about Sept. 23. OOIUNTHIO (S.S.A.), left Plymouth Aug. 2 for Wellington.. Duo Sept; 20. : . BLLENGA (N.Z.S. Oo.), left Egypt,' July 23 for Auckland, Duo Sept. 10. Then to Wellington; duo Sept. 13. aORORATA (N.Z.S. Co.). left London July . 26, via Cape. Due Wellington Sept. 20 lONIC (S.S.A.), left U.K. Sept. 8 for Wellington; duo Oct. 23. KAIKOURA (N.Z.S. Co.), to load Canada in Septomber for N.Z. KARAMEA (S.S.A.), left London "July. 9 for Auckland and Wellington, via Cape Town and Hobart. Due Sept. 20. ,KUMARA (S.S.A.), loft London July 23 for Port Chalmers. Arr. Sept. 8 LORAIN (U.S. and A.), left New York for N.Z. August 2. Arrived Auckland Sept 6. Due Wellington Thursday. MOANA (U.S.S.), left 'Frisco Sept. 8; Due Wellington Sept. 50. , PAPAROA- (N.Z.S. Co.), to leave Avonmouth oarly Sept. for N.Z. PORT ALMA (0.D.). left New York Aug. 30,' for Auckland, Wellington, and Australia. Due Oct. 4. PORT ELLIOT (CD.), loft Port Said oopt. 4 for -Adelaide) and N.Z. POET MELBOURNE'(CD.), left London July 4 for New Zealand, via Australia. Arr. Auckland September 8. Due Wellington September 16. , PORT SYDNEY (0.P.), to leave Unitea Kingdom Septembor for Auckland, Napier, and Wellington, via Australia. EEMUEKA (N.Z.S. Oo.), to leave London Sept. 12 for N.Z. WAITEMATA (U. 5.8.) left Calcutta Aug T for Sydney, Auckland. Wellington, Lyt telton, an<i Dunedin. Duo Auokland middle September. WHANGAKATTA (N.Z.S. Co.), left Montreal August 28' for Auckland, Wellington. Dunedin, and Australia. Duo Oct. 4 TAINUI (5.5.4.), left Plymouth Aug. 8 for Wellington. Duo Sept. 19. TBOPIO (S.S.A.), duo Lyttelton October 2 with coal cargo from Newport News. WAIPARA '(N.Z.S. Co.). left St. John'. Aug. 8 for Auckland, Wellington. Lyttel. ton, and Australia. Duo Sent. 29 ZEALANDIO (S.S.A.), arr. Sept. 8 Weilington from Australia to load. „ , SAILERS. Teasel. Left. .Duo. San Francisco to Wellington:Bertie Minor July 31 Oct. THE BERTHAGE LIST.' ' To-day berthage list is as underi- 1 - Ngatoro-Thorndon. Kakapo-Pipitca Wharf. Rothosay Bay-King's Wharf. Mnsulu-King's Wharf. Waiwera-King's Wharf. Port Lyttelton—KiiiK'B Wharf Kapnni-King's Wharf. ■ EsEex-Glasgow Wharf. Matatua-raiasgow Wharf. Eos'amond-Gla3gow Wharf.' Kapj.ti-GlasßOw Wharf. Wavcrlcy-Glasgow Wharf. Wostinoath-Railway Wharf. Waihora-Railway Wharf. Monowai-Fevry Wharf. Navua-No 1 north Queen's Wharr Zealandic-No, 1 Boulh Queen's Whorl. ' Loram-No. 2 Queen's Wharf. luyercargill-No. 3 Queen's Wharf Pateona-No. 4 centre Queen's Wharf. Karu-io. 6 Queen's Wharf. Mana-No. 7 south Queen's Wharf. Niltau-No. 10 Queen's Wharf Wairan-No. 11 north Queen's Wharf. . Kotunui-No. 11 south Queen's Wharf. Echo-No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Opawa-No. 13 south Queen's Wharf. Ripple~No. 14 north Queen's Wharf. Manuka-No. 14 Queen's Wharf. ■ Kamoua—No. 16 Queen's Wharf. Kini-Taranaki Street Wharf. Kaionc-Olydo O.uay Wharf. Pcrth-Miramar Wharf. BY TELEGRAPH. OVERSEAS. SYDNEY, September 10. Arnved.-Ngaknta, from Greymouth; Wai' temata, from Singapore.

COASTAL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBEE 10. AUCKLAND.. Arrivcd.-Piona (4.15 a.m.), from Suva; Ellonga (9.30 p.m.), from Newcastle. ONEHUNGA. Sailcd.-Pateena (9.i0 a.m.), for -Wellington. MANUKAU .7IEADB. Tho Pateena passed outwards at 11 a.m. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrivcd.-Kuhika (5.30 p.m.), from Nelson. PATEA. Arrivcd.-Kapuni (7.50 a.m.) and Waverley (8 a.ni.l, from Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.-Kapiti'(9.2s am.), from Wellingj ton, i GIIiBOBNE. Arrived.-Moltoia {(■ a.m.), from Napiei. Sailed.-Ngahero (1140 p.m. September 9), for Greymouth. POET AHUEIEI. Sniled.-Oamnna (5 p.m. September 9), for London. PICTON. Arrived.--Breeze (3.30 p.m.), from Lyttelton; Mapourika (5.15 p.m.), from Wellington. 6aileil.-Knliu (2.45 ri.m.), for Tolago Bay; Opawa (4 p.m.), for Wellington; Wairau. (0.30 p.m.), for Wellington'. To sail.-Mapourika, (8.50 p.m'.), for Nelson NELSON. To Bail. -Nikau (7 p.m.), for Wellington. WESTPOET. To sail.-Alcxandcr (9 p.m.), for Nelson. LYTTELTON. Arrived.-Wootton (1.45 pin.), from Weilingtvn. Sa'icd.-Calni (1.30 p.m), for. Port Chalmers; Monowai (W5 p.m.) s'or Wellinrton. TIItAUU. Arrived.--Te Anau (4.M p.m.), from Oaraarn. Sailed.-Tainui (no.m), tor Wellington. POET OfI'ALMEiiS. Arrived.-Joan (3.30 pin.), fruit Wellington. AJAKA LEAVES LONDON. Tho Commonwealth Shipping Board has been advi3ed that the transport Ajaua left tho United Kingdom on August 19 lor Now Zealand ports,. Melbourne, and Sydney, via the Panama Canal. THE AUHTEALPLAIN. Tho Commonwealth Government steamer Australplain arrived at Auckland from New York this week. She left New I'ork on July 23 and cleared Panama on Au»ust 7. A stop ;!t Pitcairu Island on Augusts to land gilts, including clothes, goods, and an organ presented to the resiueuts of tho island by the shipping people of New' York. Tho weather. from New York was lino until tho vessel reached about 30 degrceß south. From there sho experienced stioug westerly winds au4 high seas, which delayed her considerably. Her cargo consists of 170,000 cases of oil, of which 50,0110 aro for Auckland, the balance boin-j ioc Wellington and Sydney. Tho Australplain was formerly namod tho Ardanmhor, until sho was ac-. quired by tho Commonwealth' Government three yearn, ago. Captain G. A. Cockcll, who has been in command of tho vessel for 12 years', has with him the following offloers-.-First. Mr. F. Johnstone; second, Mr. W. D. Spooncr;. third, Mr. W. J". Tate; cUof engineer, Mr. A. M'Lachlan; second, Mr. E. Booker; third, Mr. J. Lowo; fourth, Mr. 0. Eussell; wireless operators, first. Mr. W. E. Ware; second, Mr. L. Callashan. THE POET MELBOURNE. Alter an absence of six months, tho Port Melbourne returned to Auckland this -week. Bhc comes from London, via Capo Town and v Australia, with general cargo. London was left on June 3, and 1300 Australian troops embarked at Dovouport, which port was left to tho accompaniment of a farewell from tho Seventh Battlo Squadion on Juno 7. Fair -weather was experienced in tho run to Cape Town, which was reached on June 25. Then the transport came on to Adelaide and Melbourne; at wl'j.ch ports tho troops wcro discharged. Sho : then called, at Syduey, and loaded coal later at Newcastle, leaving that port for Auckland. Tho Port Melbourne has 300 tons of cargo to dischargo hero, in addition to about 500 tons of coal. Then she proceeds to Tokomaru flay and Wellington to complete discharge, and is later to Joad for Home. The Port Melbourne has an extended war.'service record, as she has been trooping since September, 1914. In that month she sailed from Australia with tho first contingent of tho Australian Light Korse. Sho remained in tho transport of Australian troops until tho end of 1917, carrying men to tho Mediterranean and India on her return trips. Last year sho played no mean part in tho transport of American troops from New York to Liverpool, and has since mado two trips to .New Zealand, on tho last occasion with troopß. In all she has carried over 20,000. troops and abont 2000 horses. 'Captain F. Kearney is in command, and has with him tho following officers:--First, Mr. F. A. Reynold; second, Mr. B. 0. Thomas; third, Mr. T. Brown; fourth, Mr. 11. S. Saunders; chief engineer, Mr. A. E. Young; wireless, Mr. J. B. Coates;,chief steward, Mr. E. JI. Barber. THE LORAIN. . Tho A. and A. steamer Lorain, duo at Wellington 'to-<iay from Auckland, cleared Nev» York on August 3, and Panama on August il. A call was made at Pitcairn Island. The Lorain is practically in ballast trim, as she has only 3500 tons of cargo on board, of which about 600 tons are for Auckland. She is an American standardised ship of 6870 tons gross, and is on hor maiden i voyage. She is owned by the United States Shipping Board, but is chartered by tho A. and A. Line. Sho was launched from tho Federal Shipbuilding Company'a yara, Nov/ Jersey, in January last, and is tho thirteenth ship of her type launched from that yard. Her dimensions are :-Longth, 411 ft.; beam, 58ft.; ai:d loadea draught, 27ft. She is built on ' tho Ishorwood system, and is a most up-to-date typo of cargo carrier. She is an oil burner, driven by Curtis turbines, and corrics about 9700 tons dead weight. For a cargo steamer jho is fairly fast and averages over 11 Itnots. Her best day's run so fnr is 3CO miles. Tho officers and petty officers are berthed m fpaueus '■. rooms on tho bridge-deck, ai.d the iirer-cn and sailors are quartered aft under tho poop. Instead of two forecastles, ono for the 6ailors, and one for tho firemen, she has 14 rooms, seven on each Eidc. Each will accommodate four men. A niCBS room is provided, with up-to-dato conveniences. The Lorain, can be steered by • electric tele-motor, by steam, or by hand. The electric tele-motor is'worked from tho wheclhousa by means of a small handle similar to ' those on tho Westinghouso brake on.tramcars. The, steam and hand gear aro. worked from a -wheelhouso aft. An electric light on tho navigating bridgo can be worked by a handle in the wheelhouse, and turned in any direction from there. The Lorain is also fitted with submarine telephones for detecting the direction of bell-buoys used on tho American and British coasts.' From Wellington the Lorain will go to Brisbane, Sydney, ami Melbourne to, dischargo her cargo, and then will go to Now Caledonia to load oro for America. Captain A. G. Hunley is in command, and has associated with him tho following officers:—Chief, Mr. W. E. Brown, who served iu the British Navy during tho war; second, Mr. M. A. M. Mathloson; third, Mr., E. Brauiier, chief engineer,■ Mr. J. Forsyth; second, Mr. A. E. Hogland; third, Mr. J. Green; fourth Mr. J. Lorberg; supercargo, Mr. E. A. Klutt; wireless'operator, Mr. E. A. Main. MANUKA DUE TO-DAY. At noon to-day the Manuka is duo at Wellington from Sydney direct. PATEENA TO ESLIEyE MAPOURIKA. The Union Company announced yesterday that the Pateena will, on arrival at Wellington to-day, be withdrawn from tho Onehunga service. Site will take over the Mapourika's running in the Picton and Nelson service, sailing for those ports at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow. The Mapourika. will, on arrival at Wellington this eveu. lng, lay up. THE OPAWA. The New Zealand Shipping Company's Opawa is to leave Lyttelton to-day for Timaru to commenco nnmoward loading. Tho vosael will return to Lyttelton and then camo on to Wellington, being duo back at this port on September 22. THE ELLENGA. The Ellenga (New Zealand Shipping 00., agents) arrived at Auckland last night with hor draft of rcturuintr troops. Tho Auckland men are to be disembarked this morning, after which the vessel will como on to Wellington, arriving at this port ■on Saturday. EAEANGA FOR AUSTRALIA. The Shaw-Savill steamer ltarauga left the United Kingdom on September 0 with a draft of troops for Melbourne and Sydney. .THE WAIWEEA. Tho Shaw, Savill, and Alhion Company ' advised yesterday that the Waiwcra will leave Wellington on Saturday for Nov: , Plymouth to commence Homeward loading. From New Plymouth tho vessel is to'proceed to Xclron and Lyttelton, com- . ing back to Wellington to complete. lONIC LSAVES HOME. j; The Shaw. Savill, and Albion Company have received cable advice that the lonic ' left London on Monday for Now Kealnnd. The vessel has cargo fnr Auckland, Wellington, Lyllcltou, and Port Chalmers, and will mako Wellington, where she will dis- • embark her troops, first port of call in - New Zealand,

MOAN.V LEATRS 'FItISCO. According to a Press Association message from Dunodiu the Moana left San Fran- . uiico at 2 p.m. on Monday for Papeete, ' Karotouga, and Wellington. She is duo at ibis port on September 30. UNION COMPANY UNITS REFITTED. With the, closing ol the war, all the steamers of the bniou Hteam .Ship Company's licet -which were chartered by tho Imperial Government to carry trpopn, liavo , besii felcabcd and returned to the owners. The Malieuo and Marauia were usee , throughout the war period as liospital ships, and having completed the important work of carrying invalided and ivouuded soldiers back to jfew Zealand, both vessels ■ have been undergoing a complete transformation at Port Chalmers, or, in other words, are being reiitted as lirat-class passender sliips again. Tho work on .the , Maneno is Hearing completion, and when the is ready for sea she will be in lirstciass condition. This vessel will leave I'ort Oluilmers on .September 16 lor Lyttelton, ' from which port she will sail on September 17, and from Wellington on September 15. lor Sydney, iu placo of tho Manuka ui tho intercolonial service. Tho Manuka, due at Wellington to-day from Sydney, will afterwards go to Lyttelton to comploto her discharge. Sho . will relieve tho Maori in the WellingtouLyttclton ferry service towards the end of next week, while the latter is undergoing annual survey ana overhaul at PortUial. Dicrs. , , „ Tho future movements of tho Jlarama and Mauuganui have not yet been announced. Both vessels _ are still being reiitted at Port Chalmers, and tho work will probably taUo several weeks, yet to complete. ' MESS-TAIiLE GOSSIP. Mr. P. A. Kitsou, chief engineer of the Komata, signed off yesterday, and Mi* W. J Cannon signed on iu that capacity. Mr. V. P. Whiting has joined tho xfavua as purser. , Mr. A. Barton has signed on the ftavua as extra oiucor. , Captain G. H. Hopkins, lato chief officer of tho i-ioeraki, has taken temporary command of tho Karori, relieving Captain I. , V. Hill, who has taken temporary command of tlis Atua. Mr. J. S. Drover, late third officer of tho Niagara, has .joined the Atua as second oiliest. Mr. J. A. Middleton, who has been asnore on leave, has joined tho Atua as third ofiicer. Tho following steamers were espectcd ' to be within rango of Auckland wireless station last night :-Ellcnga, Fiona, Taluno, Yvaipori, Mokoia, Katoa, Mamari, and Flora. In rango of Awauui HSUenga. In range of Awarua:—VYaitoino. At noon to-day tho Navua is to leave for Lyttolton, Dunedin, and Bluff. Tho Eosaniond is to leave Wellington today lor Timaru and Dunedin. The Kakapq is to sail to-night for Lyttelton to load for Auckland. Tho Camana, (Shaw, fiavill, and Albion Co.) left Napier on Tuesday evening, bound for London, via Panama.. Tho Koltiri is to leave for Greymouth 1 .to-day. Tho Komata. left port last MRht for Westport to load ba«k to Wellington. Tho Kaanona is to sail to-day for West port. Tho Mokoia's dates on her next trip from tho north aro as follow :-Leavo Auckland, September 15, for.Napier .and Wellington; leavo Wellington on September 18 for Lyttelton and Dunedin. Tho AVcstmeath is expected to leave Wellington on Sunday for Sydney. Tho Essex is expected to leave Wellington on Saturday lor Waitarn, and Wanganui to commence Homoward loading. The Masula is expected to leave Wellington on Sunday for Lyttelton to continue her discharge. Tho Karu is to sail for New Plymouth to-morrow. Tho Oalm is duo at Wellington next Wednesday from south. From Wellington sho-is to proceed on to Wanganui. The Ngatoro caino off the slip yesterday afternoon.' Tho liumara (Shaw, Savill, and. Albion Compauy) berthed at Port Chalmerß at i p.m. yest.orday to commence the discharge of her cargo of Newport News coal. Messrs. Johnßton and Co. advised yesterday that the Hippie, which is to sail today for Napier, Gisborne,'and Akitio, Willi receive no more Gisborne cargo this trip. | Tho scow Echo is duo at Wellington tomorrow to load a cargo of coke for Gisborne. Tho Earawa is not to leave New Plymouth to-day. 'Her next sailing from New Plymouth will bo on Saturday evening. The Perth ivont around to Miramar yesterday to commence the discharge of her coal cargo for the gas-works. The Shaw-Savill steamer Zcalandio berthed at the Queen's Wharf yesterday morninj» to commence tho discharge of her Newcastle' coal cargo. Tho Mararoa is still in dock at Lyttelton owing to there being no berth available. It is expected that she wilt bo lloated out of dock to-morrow as 6oon as H.M.S. New Zealand leaves her berth. Tho Uliniavoa, which has been engaged in tho transport service, is being t reconditioned at tho Cockatoo Island dock, Sydney. Tito Dunedin trawler Gallileo has been sold to a Wanganui syndicate, and will commence trawling operations there. Last Saturday tho White Star Lino celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. Tho Corinua was floated out of dock at Port Chalmers on Saturday. It will bo about another two weeks before tho vessel completes her overhaul. Tho Union Company's barque Dartford left■ J2allao (South America) on Saturday for lquiquo (Chile) to load a cargo of nitrates for Melbourne.