SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 287, 28 August 1920, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

PIUSES OP THE MOON. AUGUST. Day. Hr. m. Last quarter 8 0 21 a.m. New moon 14 314 p.m. First quarter 21 10 22 p.m. Full moon 33 0 33 a.m. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 4.15 p.m.; sets, 5.28 a.m. 6 UN. Sun riscß to-day, 6.23 a.m.; sets, 5.22 p.m. HIGH WATER. To-day, 2.47 a.m.; 3.10 p.m. To-morrow, 3.31 a.m.; 3.55 p.m. ARRIVALS. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27. KAITOA, e.B. (7 a.m.), 319 tons, W. Wildman, from Nelson. • WAHINE, B.E. (8.35 a.m.), 4436 ton!, A. Edwin, from Lyttelton. WAIRAU, s.s. (9.35 a.m.),' 143 tons, W. Dciley, -put back. MAPOURIKA. s.s. (10.20 a.m.), 1203 tons, 0". ltankin, from New Plymouth. NAVUA, s.s. (6.15 p.m.), 2930 tons, A. Davey, from Auckland. DEPARTURES. • FRIDAY, AUGUST 27. WAIRAU, s.s. (8 a.m.), 143 tons, W. Deiley, for Blenheim, PATEENA, s.s. (3.45 p.m.), ]212 tons,- T. Sewcll, for Picton. KAITOA, s.s. (5.40' p.m.), Jl9 tons, W. Wildman, for Nfolßon. WAHINE, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 4436 tons, A. Edwin, for Lyttelton. TARAWERA, s.s.' (9.10 u,m.),-1993 tons, W, Eyre, for Sydney. • EXPECTriQ ARRIVALS, Flora, New Plymouth, August 28, luvercargill, Wanganui, Augußt '8. Ngakutn, Greymouth, August 28. Maori, Lyttelton, August Nikau, Nelson, August 28. Pateena, Picton, August 28. Wakatu, ICaikoura, August 28. Ruahine, Gisbomc, Augtut 88. Lily, Lyttelton, August £8. Wahine, Lyttelton, August 29. Kaitoa, Nelson, August 29. Waimoa, Nelson, August 29, Canastota, Auckland, August 29. Ngahere, Greymouth, August 29. Westralia, Melbourne, August S9. Wairau, Blenheim, Aueust 29. Ruapehu, London, August 29. Devon, Lyttelton, August 29, liipple, Gisborno, August 30. Maori, Lyttelton, August 31. Mapourilia, Picton, August 31. Nikau, Nelson, Auguct 31. , Waverley, Patea, August 31. Waitangi, Patea, August 31. Opawa, Blenheim, August 31. Omaka, Blenheim, August 31. Kapiti, Wanganul, August 31, Kapunl, Patea, August, 31. i Kennedy, Foxton, August 31. Blenheim, Wanganul, August 51. Monowai, Auckland, August 31.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES, Wairau, Blenheim, August 28. Ivaru, Lyttelton, August 28. Opawa, Blenheim, August Z6. Waihemo, Sydney, August 28. Kennedy, Picton, August M. Kapiti, Wanganui, August 28. Kapuni, Patea, August 28. Waitangi, Patea, August 2!. Wavorley, Patea, August 28. Omaka, Blenheim, August 28, Blenheim, Wanganui, August 28. Wootton, Greymouth, AugUßt 20. John, Nydia, Bay, August 28. rfaikawa, Napier, August 28. Poherun, Wcstport, Auguet tCB. Maori, Lytt&lton, August 28. 1 Nikan, Nelson. August 28. Leitrim, Lyttelton, August 28. Komata, Wcstport, August 28. Moeraki, Sydney and Hobart, August 28. Nav.ua, Dunedin, August 28. Wahino, Lyttelton, August 30. Kaitoa, Nelson, August 30. Mapourika, Picton and Nelson, August 50. Wnimea, Wcstport, Greymouth, and Hokitika, August 30. Wakatu, Lyttelton, via ICaikoura, Aug. 30. Kennedy, Foxton, August 30. Port Curtis, Lyttelton, August SO. Wairau. Blenheim, August 30. Echo, North- Oaipo, August 30. Hawera, Patea, August 30. lnvercargill, Wanganui, August 30. Corlnna, Tiniaru and' Dunedin, Aug. 30. Rosamond, Greymouth and Westport, August 30. Kini, Greymouth, August 30. Maori, Lyttelton, August 31. Nikau, Nclßon, August 31. Waverlcy, Patea, August 31. Waitangi, Patea, August 31. Opawa, Blenheim, August 3'. Ripple, Napier, Gisborno and Akitio. August 31. Stella, Auckland, August 31. Port Hacking, London, August 31. Port Deulfion, London, August 31. Port Denison, London, August 31. OVERSEA STEAMERS. (IANADIAN PROSPF.OTOU <Murr.-i.tr. Hob ertu). left Vancouver .Tune 24 for N.Z..and Australian ports. Due Wellington Sept. 5. PORT SYDNEY (C. and D.), left London June 19; left Oape Town July 15 for Mel Imnrnc. Hfilinrt. Svdncv. end N.Z. Duo Auckland Aug. 31. Due Wellington Sept. V. . AYRSHIRE (N.Z. and A.), left Liverpool Jtllv 7 for Auckland. Wellington. Lvttel. ton, and Dunedin. Due Wclllnuton Sent. 4. ATHENIC IS.S. and A.), left SouthaW ton for Auckland and Wellington Julyt 29. Due Auckland Sept. 13. ' PORT'CAROLINE (0. and D.) left London

July 19. for Australian an N.Z. ports. Duo Auckland Sept. 27. Duo WclllnetoD Oct. 6. OANASTOTA (Dalgety and Co.) left New York, Juno 25. Arr. Auckland Aueuat '3. Duo here Au£. 29.

SUFFOLK (N.Z.S. Co.), left Montreal July 18 for Auckland and Wellington. Due'hers Sept. 4. ItUAPEHU (N.Z.S. Co.). left, Nownort News, en ronto from London July 26. Left Kingston July 31. Due Wellington Aug. 29. WEST CARMAIIGO (Levin Rnd Co.), left 'Frisco for Australian and N.Z. ports Aug. 5, T)no'Auckland Aug. 31.

MAHIA (S.S. and A.), left New York for Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne. Sydney and Bflibanc, Ally. 7. Due Auckland Sep. 8. Due here Sep. 14.

MAMARI (S.S. and A.), loft London for Port Chalmers, Lvttelton. Wellington, and New Plymouth, Aug. 11. Duo Port Chalmers Sept. 25. TORT NAPIER (C. and D.), lilt New tor* for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australian ports, Aug. 10. Due Auckland Sept. 12. Due Wiilincion Sept. 19. LIBERTY (Dalgety and Co.), left New York for Auckland, Wellington, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, Aug. 15. Duo Auckland Sept. 20. Due here Sept. 30.

TREWELLARD (N.Z. and A.), left New York for Lyttclton, Dunedin, Melbourne, anil Adelaide, Aug. 6. Left Newport Nowi Aueiist 12. Due Lvttelton Sept. 11. CORINTIIIO (S.S. and A.), left Southampton for Wellington and Auckland August 19. Due Wellington Sept. 30. KENT (N.Z. and 3T.). left Liverpool for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttclton, apd Dunedin, August 18. Due Auckland October 1. Due here October 8. OTIRA (S.S. and A.), left Montreal for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttclton, Melbourne, and Sydney, Auk. 20. Due Auckln"H Ren'. 23. Du» K»ro Sept. 30. OITY OF CORINTH (N.Z. and A.), left New York for Auckland, Wellington, and Australian ports. July 15. j'rr. Auckland Aug. 25. Due here Sept. 1. KAIKOUIU (N.Z.fi. Co.), left Sydney (Nova Scotia) for Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Melbourne, Pydney, and Lriabano, Aug. 16. Duo Auckland Sept. 23. Due hero Sept. 30.

TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE LIST. Poherua-No. 1 Queen's Wharf, lloeraki—No. 1 Queen's Wliarf. Leitrim-No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Manourika—No. 2 Queen's Wliart. Waitangi—No. 3 Queen's Wharf. Blenheim—No. 3 Queen's Wharf. Port Curtis-No. 4 Queen's Wharf. Waverley—No. 5 Queen's Wharf, lfuia—No. 5 Queen's Wharf. Stella—No. 6 Queen's Wharf. Kaplt-i—No. 7 Queen's Wharf. Omalia—No. 7 Queen's Wharf. lVho-N'o. 8 Queen's Wharl. Ka'puni—No. 9 Queen's Wharf. Nikau-No. 10 Queen's Wharf. Kenilody-No. 11 Queen's Wharf. Wairiiu-Nn. 11 .Queen's Wharf. Patcenor-No. 12 Queen's Wharf. Wootton—No. 13 Queen's Wharf. iladen Powell—No. 13 . Queen's Wharf. John—No. 14 Queen's Wha-rt. Waikawa—No. 14 Queen's Wharf, Maori—Ferry Wharf. Maine—Kerry Wharf. Koniatn—Railway Wharf. Rona— Railway Wharf. Meikai Mara—Railway Wharf. Kini—Railway Wharf, '■'la Ora—Glasgow Wharf. Port llnckinß—Glascrow Wharf. Onrlnna—Gla6cow Wharf. ILiwcr.v-niaco-ow WharT. Inrerearcrill —Kinp's Wharf. Navua—King's Wliarf. Vatatua—King's Wharf. Port Denison—King's Wharf. Kuril—Pipltoa Wharf. Waihemo-Taranaki Street Wharf. Ysnbol— I Taranaki Street Wharf, •"olclvi—'Tnv>'iakt Street Whnrf. Rosamond-Clyde Quay Wharf. NBaliutn— Clyde Quay Wharf. Vnramn—Mirnmar Wharf. Phllomol—Thorndnii Breastwork, firebrand—Thorndon Brcart.work the filin. Baupo—ln the stream.

BY TELEGRAM. OVERSEAS. SYDNEY, August 27. Sailed—Maheno M.30 p.m.), for Auckland. NEWCASTLE, August 27. Sailed.—'Westmoath, for Wellington.

' COASTAL. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27. AUCKLAND. Arrived.—Rakßnoa (1.5 p.m.), from Suva; Kaiapoi (4.45 li.m.), from Melbourne. Sailed.—Canastota, (1 ip.ni.), tor Wellington; Ihumata, (8.?0 a.m.), for K.iipara. and Melbourne; Monowai (8.35 p.m.), for Wellington. NAPIER. 6ailed. —llipplo (1 a.m.), for Qisborne; Ta Anau (10.20 jj.m., August 26), for Giiborno. To sail.—Karori (8 p.m.), for Lyttelton. GISIIORNE. Arrived—Te Anau (7.30 a.m.). from Napier| liipple (1.30 p.m.), irom Napier. Sailed.—Ruahine (2.30 a.m.), for Wellington. I'ICTON. To sail—Pateena (9 p.m.), for Kelson. NELtiON. Arrived.—Waimea (6.30 a.m.), from Greymouth; Nikau (8.50 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Alexander (11.50 a.m.), for West port. To sail—Nikau (7 p.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived—Maori (8.50 a.m.), from Wellington. Sailed.—Wakatu (7 p.m.), for Kaikotira; Maori (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington; Wiiitomo (9 ip.iii., August 26), for Auckland; Lily, auxiliary schooner (12.20 p.m.), for Wellington. PORT CHALMERS. Arrived.—Waimana (1 p.m.), from Lytel- ■ ton. Sailed.—Shinchiku Maru (2.20 p.m.), from Newcastle. DUNEDIN. Arrived,-Waimana (3.10 p.m.), from Loudon. RAIN INTERFERES WITH WORK. Tho bad weather, coming on top of the waterside trouble, Imb disorganised shipping. Yesterday work was not continued on all the vessel in port I'.U day on account of the rain, and as the result the departures of several vessels had to bo postponed, while it is uncertain when several others will get away. ' STELLA'S ROUGH PASSAGE. Tho small Bteamer Stella did. not crriv# from Dunedin until late on Thursday night, and was 16 hours overdue. Tho vessel ran into bad weather when sha was off Akaroa. She then encountered a strong northeasterly gale, and for the rest of the voyage had a EtiS fight against the 'gale. Heavy seas were shipped, but the only damage received was the battering in of the cook'B meat store. When the Stella was oil Cape Campbell the wind changed to tho north-west, and the vessel came on into the port. It is expected that tho Stella will sail for Auckland on Tuesday.

RUAPEHU DTJE TO-MORROW. The Now Zealand Shipping Company's liner Ruapehu has advised by wireless that she will arrive in port from T.ondon to-mcrrow.

THE OITY OF CORINTH. The Oity of Corinth arrived at Auckland from New York, on Wednesday, and borthcd at the King's Wharf to discharge 1400 tons of general merchandise. She left New York on July 15, and called at Newport News and Panama <n iouto, linn weather being experienced on the voyage. Tho City of Corinth is a steel screw stc-amcr of 6173 tons gross register, and is 391 ft. in length. She was built in 1918 by W. Gray and Co., of West Hartlepool, for the EUerman Line, and lias two decks and a cruiser 6tern. She is on her first voyage to New Zealand, Sho has a liascar crew, and is under the command of Captain Field. The City of Corinth has 3000 tons of cargo for Wellington, and is expected hero on Wednesday.

KAIKOURA I.EAVES NOVA SCOTIA. Cable ndvico has been received by tho New Zealand Shipping Company , that tho liner Kailtoura, which loaded at Montreal and Sydnoy (Nova, Scotia), left tho latter iport on August 16 for Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. The vessel is expected to reach Auckland about September 23, and is duo hero towards the end of tho month.

FROM OVERHAUL AND SURVEY. The Paloona la now to leave Port Chalmer on Wednesday, and should arrive here on Friday, fihe will leave for Melbourne on September 4.

WAIHF.MO FOB SYDNEY. The freighter Waihemo has again been delayed, but it -la hoped to dispatch her to-day for Sydney.

•• KUAJIINE'S FINAL SAILING. Tho Ruahine iB due 10-day from Glsborne, and will commence work on Moilday, providing tho weather is fine. 6119 is to sail for London, via Panama, at I p.m. on Thursday.

MOEIIAKI'S DEPARTURE. The departure of the Union Company's intercolonial steamer Moeraki for Sydney and Hobart, at 5 p.m. to-day, depends on the weather this morning. Only a ■ mall portion of Her cargo was discharged yesterday, and unles3 it is fino enough for the -waterside™ to work her to-day her departure will be postponed until Monday. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. * Mr. C. Gcott liaß joined the Moeraki ai second engineer, vice Mr. J. S. Wells. Mr. E. D. Lequeßna, fifth engineer aboard the Moeraki, has come iißhoro ill. The following steamers were expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless Btations last night:—Awanui—Niagara, Malicno, Kiverina, {Suffolk, W'cstmarcargo.' Auckland—Niagara, Kaitangata, Jtakanoa, Suffolk, Navua, Wuitomo,' Ayr•hire, Canaßtota. Wellington—Wahine, Maori, Pateena, Ksscx, Navua, Devon, Westraiia, Ruapehu, Somerset, Wanaka, Wnikawa, Tarawera, ltuahine, Waihemo, Awarua. — Kimimea. Ohathama — Tut'.uiekiu, Hororata.

The John' is to leave for Nydia liay tonight. She will go on to Lyttelton and Dunedin, and load at Dunedin, Oamaru. arfti Timaru for Wanganui.

Tb.i Echo, which has been undergoing overhaul here, will proceed to North Capo on Monday. She. will load coal there for Blenheim.

It is hoped to dispatch the S.S. and A. liner Matatua, for Lyttclton on Wednesday. The Lily Is expected 10-nicht from Lyttelton. ' .

The Comma's departure for Timaru and Dunedin has been postponed until Mondny.

It is uncertain'now whether the Karamu will return to Grcymouth after she has completed discharge. ji The Kini will not be able to leave for Grcymouth until Monday. It is hoped to dispatch the Komata tonight for Wcstpcrt, but the vessel may btf delayed until Monday. The Mapourika- arrived yesterday from New Plymouth. She will take over tho Patecuu's run on Monday. No dato has yet been fixed for the resumption, of the Duclicss-liuahine inquiry. As the R-ualune is due back to-day tho hearing will probably lie rcsamod next week. . ' Tho Devon will not arrive in port from Lyttclton now until to-morrow. _

Tho auxiliary schooner Houto is now due at Dunedin from Auckland with a, cargo of explosives and timber. After discharge she will load general cargo lor Wellington. A telegram received yesterday by Messrs Levin and t!o. staled that the Rimu was unable to leave Onehunga on Thursday afternoon for New Plymouth, owing to tho strong gale. II;r trip had consequently to be abandoned. Tho-Jlimu will low leave Oneliunga for Ne>. Plymouth at 2 p.m. on Monday. Tho Wairau left for Blenheim at 8 a.m. ycsteiday, but put back a little over an hour later The ketch Rira, from Norfolk Island, reported In the gulf at Auckland last evening. , . Tho Ellcrman and Buchnall feteamsliip Company announces (states "Fairplay ) that it is inaugurating a. regular monthly ecrvico from Montreal to Port Said, Port Sudan, Aden, Bombay, Colombo, Singapore, and Java, ".ith the title of the Fillerman and Buchnall Canadian, Indian and Java service. The arrangements are so far ndvanced that the company's steamer Katun*, is to load at Montreal in tho Bccond half of next month, tho stents, at that port being tho New Zealand Shippm? Company, which, jointly with the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, now maintains a service to Australasia. Negotiations for the now Eastern scrvice have been proceeding for soino time, and although.- a, similar service, tinder tho auspices of tho Canadian Government Merchant Marine, Ltd., has recently been announced, no dato has yet been fixed for its commencement. Tho Katuna. will, therefore, l:o I lie first vessel to load on tho now route.