SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 130, 26 February 1920, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

PHASES OF THE MOON. FEBRUARY, Day. Hr. m. Full moon 4 8 12 p.m. Last rrunrtcr 12 8 19 a.m. New moon 20 9 5 a.m. First quarter ... 27 1120 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-duy, 12.20 p.m.; sets, 10.14 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, 5.26 a.m.; sets, 6.42 p.m. HIGH WATER, To-day, 9.25 a.m.; 9.60 p.m. To-morow, 10.14 a.m.; 10.38 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. PATEENA, s.s. (1.55 a.m.), 1212 tons, T. Scwcll. from "Picton and Nelson. BADEN POWELL, s-H. (3 a.m.), 174 tons, It. Oben, from New Plymouth. OPAWA, s.s. (4.35 a.m.), 110 tone, W. Nicholas, from Blenheim. KAITOA, s.s. (6.40 a.m,), 319 tons, W. Wildman. from Nelson. ', WAHINU, s.s. (8.40 a.m.), 4436 tons, A. Edwin, from Lyttelton, WOOTTON, s.b. (4.50 p.m.), 151 tonß, L. Larsen, from Lyttelton. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY <o>. KARU, s.b. (0.35 a.m.), 267 tons, 8. Nicholson, from Lyttelton. ADD DEPARTS ?— ?- xzfMfflH Mflflfl CALM, s.s. (10.30 p.m.), 890 tons, T. Braidwood, for Wanganui.

DEPARTURES. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. WAIRAU, s.s. (2 a.m.), 143 tons, W. Deiley. for Blenheim. MOANA. s.s. (11.50 a.m.), 3915 tons, A. Barlow, for Rarotonga, Papeete, and 6au Francieco. , „ PATEENA, s.s. (1.40 p.m.), 1212 tons, T. Sewcll, for Picton and Nelson. '

KAITOA, s.b. (5 p.in,), 319 tons, W. Wildman, for Nelson. HAWERA. s.b. (5.10 p.m.), 174 tons, A. M'Kinnon, for Pa-tca. MAGIC, auxiliary scow (5.50 p.m.), 82 tons, J. Reeves, for Sandy Bay. WAHINE, b.s. (7.55 p.m.), 4436 tons, A. Edwin, for Lyttelton. KENNEDY, b.s. (8.20 p.m.), 224 tons, J. Owen, for Foxton.

EXPECTED ARRIVALSi Karu, Lyttelton, Februnry 26. Komata, Westport, Februnry 26. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 24. Nikau, Kelson, Fobruary 26. Patceua, Ficton, Nelson, February 26. Kapiti, Wanganui, February 26. Wairau, Blenheim, February 26. John, Lyttelton, February 26. Kapuni, Patea, February 26. Ripple, Gisborne, February 26. Waverley, Patea, February 26. Pacron, Hokitilca., February! 26. Wnhine, Lyttelton, February 27. Kaitoa, Neleon, February 27. ' Hawora, Patea, February 27. Kennedy, Foxton. February 27. Invercnrgill, Wanganui, February 27. Pntiki, Napier, February 27. Opawa, Jilenheim, Februnry 27. Stella, Duncdin, February 27. Port Chalmers, New York, Auckland, February 27. Kent, New York, Auckland, February 27. Mapourika, New Plymouth, February 27. Karori, Grcymouth, February 27. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 28. Nikau Nelson, Februnry 28. Patccna, Pictou, Nelson, February 28. Kamona, Timaru. February 28. Calm, Wanganui, February 28. Hnia, Wanganui, February 28. Waitomo, Calcutta, via south, Fob. 29. Monowai, Auckland, Napier, February 29, Wnkatu, Kaikoura, March 1. Port Stephen, Melbourne, March 2. Tofua, 'Frisco, March 4.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES, Kahu, Napier, February 26. Opawa. Blenheim, February 26. Oanopus, Westport, February 26. Wakatu, Kaikoura,- February 26. Aratapu, Nelson,. February 26. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 26. Nikau, Nelson, February 26. Karu, Tarakohc, February 26. Wootton, Lyttelton, February 26. Wahino, Lyttelton, February 27. Kaitoa, Noleon, February 27. Pateena, Picton, Nelson, February 27. Hincmoa, Cook Strait, February 2/. Inverairgill, Wangauui, Fobruary 27. Putiki. Gisborne, February 27. Echo, Wairoa, February 27. Kennedy, Foxton, Februnry 27. Kapiti, Wnnganni, February 27. Kapuni, Patea, February 27. Waverley. Patea, February 27. Kokiri, New Plymouth. Februnry 27. Mapourika, Ly\tclton. February 27. Karamu, .Lyttelton, February 27. Mararoa, Lyttelton, February 28. Nikau Nelson, February 28. Wai'tematn-. Auckland, Vancouver, February 28. Karori, Lvtteltcn, February 28. Ripple, Napier, Gisborne, Akltio, Feb. 28, John, Lyttelton, February 28. Stella, Auckland, Fe.bruay 28. Komata, Westport, February 28. Kanna, Westport, February 28. Port Chalmers. Lyttelton, Februnry 29. /Monowai, Lyttelton. Duncdin, March 1. Blenheim. Sounds, March 1. Calm, Lyttelton, Timaru, Duncdin, March 1. Kent, Sydney, March 2.

OVERSEA STEAMERS. ATHENIO (S.S.A.), left London Jan. 15 for Wellington, via Panama. Due her» "oOIUNTHIO (S.S.A.I. left U.K. Feb. 20 for Wellington. Duo April 6. HEIIiBIIONN (Murray, Roberts), left S»fnira Jan. 24. Dim Wellington early in March. .... .. , . KENT (A. and A.), left New lork Jan. 20. Due Wellington Feb. 27. MAMMU (5.5.A.,. left U.K. Jan. 1. Du« N.Z rApiit March 8. _ , MASULA (A. and A.), lett New York Feb. 9 for Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia, Due Mar. 12. NOKATAY (Dalgety and Co.), left Ken York Feb. 4 for Lyttelton. Duo Mar. 8. NUDDBA (A. and A.),.left New lork ten. 13 for Auckland, Wellington, and Australia. Due hero March 22. OPAWA ','F. and SO, left Liverpool Feb. 19 Tor' Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff:. Due here April 16. ORARI (N.Z.S. Co.), left St. John :Oanida) Jan. 26 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton Timaru, and Melbourne. Dn« Mar. 8. .*,.-. OTTIIA (S.S.A.). left London Jan. 4. Due Auckland. March 18. ... PORT OHALMERS (0.D.). left Nan Tort Jan. 19. Duo here Feb. 27. PORT NAPIER (0.D.). left London Dec. 21. Due Wellington Mar. 8. PORT VICTOR (CD.) left tondon Feb. 1 for Auckland, Napier i.nd Wellington, via («apfi nud Australia. TAINUI (S.S.A), left U.K. Feb. 16. Due Auckland April 2. . TOFUA (U.S.S.), left 'Frisco Feb. 9. Duo here Mar. 4. WAIHEMO (U.S.S.). left 'Frisco Feb. 8 for Napier. Duo March 3. v WAIMATE (N.Z.S. Co.), left London Jan. 12. Dud Auckland Mar. IV. SAILERS. Vessel. Left. Due. San Francisco to AuoklandRaupo Jau. 19 Mar. San Franci6co to Wellington- s Forester Dec. 27 Feb. Monongahela Jan. 2J Mar. San Francisco to Timaru— Mauurcwa Jan. 17 Mar.

IN PORT AND EXPECTED. The following norths have been allotted to vessels in port and those expected today :- Karamu-No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Knrow—No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Baden Pgwell—No, 2 Queen's Wharf. Alvcnn-iVo. 3 Queen's Wharf. Kokiri-No. « Queen's Wharf. Waitnngi-No. 9 Queen's AVhnrf. Nikau-Nn. 10 Qucch'b Wharf. Wairau-No. 11 Queen's Wharf. Kant-No. 13 Queen's Wharf. Wootton-No. 13 Queen'a Wharf. Blenheim-No. 13 Queen'a Wharf. Ripple-No. 14 Queen's Wharf. Magic-Ferry Wlnrf. Mararoa—Ferry Wharf. Ilimraioii—Ferrr Wharf. Kanim—Eiiilwny Wharf. Wh.irf. Matatua-Glasgow Wharf. Kapiti—Glasgow Wharf. Kapuni-Glasgow Wharf. Aratapu—King's Wharf. Komnln— King's Wharf. )scho—King's Wharf. Invercargill-Pipitea Wharf. Mav Jli)wnrfl--J!ir.imar Wharf. Nirnherr-Sliv* Wharf Eileen Ward-Slip Wharf. Lily-Slip Wharf. BY TELEGRAPH. OVEfISEAS. LONDON, February 23. Arrived—lonic, from Wellington. Sniled.-Port Nicholson for Wellington. MELBOURNE. February 24. Arrived—Waikawn, from Wellington. COASTAL. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25. AUCKLAND. Arrivcd.-Kntoa (0.15 a.m.). from Suva. Sailcd.-Kont (5.45 a.m.), for Wellington; Port Chalmers (5.45 a.m.), for Wellington. NEW PLYMOUTH. Arrivcd.-Mapourika (3.30 p.m., 24th), from Wellington; Iluia (9.15 p.m., 24th), from Wellington. PATEA. Arrlvod.-Wavetiev (noon), from Wellington; Kapuni (12.10 p.m.), from Wellington. WANGANUI. Arrived.-Invcrcarglll (7 a.m.), from Wellington. PORT AHURIRI. To sail.—Putiki (10 p.m.), for Wellington.

PICTON. Arnvcd-Pateenu (6.30 p.m.). from W* linglon. NELSON. To Bsll.-Niluiu (7 p.m.), for Wellington. WEfiTPOKT. tSiulefl.—Komati (0.30 ii.m.), for Wellington. GRFA'MOUTH. Arrkcd.-Kowhai (10.20 p.m., 24th), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arri**d.-Mahia (10.5 a.m.), from Wellington; Mararoa (10.55 a.m.], from Wellington; John (11.20 a.m.), from 'limaru; Ruapclm (1.30 p.m.), from l J ort ClialBailed—Piogrcß:;, schooner 16.5 p.m.), lor Oreyraouth; Jlavaroa (6.40 p.m.), for Wellington. PORT CHALMERS. Sailod.-Stclla (6.50 p.m.), for Wellington. DUNEDIN. Arrived-Kotare (8.10 a.m.), from Port Onung. Sailed—Samar, schooner (7.35 a.m.), for Levuku. SUFFOLK TO LOAD. The F. and f\ Bteamcr Suffolk is to lcavo Sydney on March 5 to load at Wellington and Gisuornc. She. IB to eail from Wellington for Liverpool, via Panama, oil .March 27. WAITOMO'S MOVEMENTS. The Waitomo left Duncdiu ' yesterday for Lyttehon and Wellington to \ complete the discharge of her Eastern cargo, and she ia expected to reach Wellington on Sunday. After discharge here tho vessel loads for Auckland, going to Lytr teltou to fill up. THE NORTHUMBERLAND. • The F. and S. nteamcr Northumberland le to leave Sydney on Saturday for Wanganui and Wellington to completo loading. She iB Juc hero on March 6, and is to sail for Liverpool, via Panama and Boston, on March 11. OPAWA LEAVES LIVERPOOL. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Opawa left Liverpool on February 19 with cargo for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dnnedim and Bluff. She is due at Auckland about April 9, and at Wellington a week later. TUB MONOWAI. The Monowai is due at Wellington on Sunday from Auckland nrid Napier, and Is to Bail ou Monday for Lyttelton and Uuiiediu. KENT DUE TO-MORROW. The Kent left Auckland yesterday morning for Wellington, and she is due tomorrow morning to put 1900 tons of New York cargo out. She is to go on to Sydney on Tuesday. PALOONA FOE MELBOURNE. Tho Union Company advise that tho Paloona, is to load at Wellington for Melbourne about March 3. SAN FRANCISCO SERVICE. The Moana left Wellington yesterday morning for San Francisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete. The Tofua is due to-day week from San Francisco. On the return trip she is to sail on March 10..

THE TARAWERA.' .The Tnrawera. left Sydney on Monday far Bluff, Dunedin, and. Wellington. Sho 18 due here at the end of next week to load for Sydney. PORT STEPHENS FOB BUNKERS. The Port Stephens left Melbourne yesterday morning for Wellington, and sho is due here on Tuesday to bunker. Sho then proceeds on to London via Panama. THE HINEMOA. The nincinoa in to go out to Tha Brothers, Tory Channel, Jack6on Head, Karori Rock, and Ofcuri Point lights, and to the Beef Barrels buoy to-morrow morning. She will then return to Wellington and load supplies for the remainder of the Cook Strait lighthouses. ■ GISBORNE DREDGE MAUI. It is understood that the Gishorno dredge Maui is to go to Auckland in about a week for repairs, and overhaul. She has been idle since June, 1918, owing to tho river silting up too much to allow hor to work. Tho work will he carried out under the direction of the harbourmaster, Captain Carson, by the Gishorno Harbour Board staff, it lias not yet been decided whether tho dredge will remain at Auckland or return to Gisborne. a? the board has been trying to disposo of her.

MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain A. Barlow retained command of the Moana. which sailed for San Francisco yesterday. He had the followiug officerst-Ohicf. Mr. W. Gray; second, Mr. A. S. Sharpc; third. Mr. W. S. Shakespeare; purser, Mr. 0. A. Campbell; surgeon, Dr. A. E. Dillcy: wireless operators, Messrs. J. Hulton and E. X. Williams; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr. E. W. Mackley; Fecond, Mr. A. Mac Donald; third, Mr. .1. M'Kcegan: fourth, -Mr. It. Atchison; fifth," Mr. A. Silcoclc sixth, Mr. J. Cruick-hauks; seventh. Mr. H. Batten; chief steward. Mr. J. Brien. Air W. Williams, mate of the Badcu Powell, left the vessel yesterday. Mr. H. M'Donnell. purser of the Canopus, signed off yesterday. ■ PORT CHALMERS FROM NEW YORK. The Port Chalmers left Auckland at daybreak yesterday for Wellington. Sho is 'due to-morrow morning, and has POO tons of New York cargo to discharge. Slip will proceed on to Lyttelton, Duncdin. Melbourne, anl Svduey on Sunday morning. Alter discharge In Australia tho vessel returns to New Zealand to load frozen meat. TnE MATATIJA. The Shaw-Savill steamer Matatua. no* loading at Wellington, is In Bail on Mairh 5 for Lyttelton to complete. She ie to sail finally from that port on March 10. ARMAGH'S PORTS. The Armagh, which left Brisbane yesterday, is to load at Gisborne Napier, LvUciton, and Wellington for Boston and New York. She is due at Wellington on March 16, and is to sail finally on March 20. THE WAITEMATA. Tho Union freighter Waitcmata is to sail for Auckland, with 3000 tons of cargo for Vancouver, on Saturday. At tho Auckland port she is to dock. hlics will then proceed ou to Vancouver and Sail Francisco. The ve»sel loads at those ports bad* to New Zealand. Yesterday's rain seriously delayed all cargo working operations on the watcrThc Karamu is to .20 on to Lyttelton to-morrow. ... The Kowhai is to leave Greymouth today for Napier and Gisborne. , _ With a cargo of timber the Karon is to leave Grcymouth tr/iB evening ft: Wellington. , .. „.. The Mapourika is .due from Now Pljmouth to-morrow. She will go on to Lvttelton in the evening. The Eokiri is to get away for New Plymouth to-inorrow. Tho Calm is due back from Wangauui on Saturday, and * to sail on Monday for Lvttelton, Timaru, and Dunedin. The' Stella is due from Dunedin tomorrow, a'nd is to go on to Auckland on ''Tho Hiiin. Ie to leave New Plymouth to-day for Wanganui and Wellington. Sho is due hero on Saturday.