SHIPPING.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 47, 24 July 1874, Page 2

SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. ARRIVED, July 21—S.S. Claud Hamilton, from Wellington. July 24—S.S. Wellington, Carey, from Wellington. CLEARED. July 24 —Dunedin, ship, 1240 tons, J. Whitson, for Dunedin, with original cargo from London. .July 24—Coraerang, 152 tons, Hughes, for Timaru, Passengers—saloon, nil; 70 immi- — - , July 24—s.s. Wellington. 2G2 tons, Carey, for Dunedin via Timaru, SAILED. July 23—Phoebe, s.s, 41G tons, Worsp, for Wellington and Northern ports. Passengers —saloon : Messrs Tasker, Patterson, Dr Hoadlv and 2 Maoris, 7 original. Steerage— Messrs Smith (2), Greenwood and Anderson ; 70 original from South. •' ' IMPORTS. Per Eastern Monarch—ll 27 cases, 615 casks, 1152 pkgs, 79 kegs, 146 boxes, 54 drums, 2 crates, 51 bales, 333 bdls, GIG pieces, 26 trunks, 8 trusses, 1 tierce, 10 000 slates, 1205 deals, 7465 boards. 1674 rails, 14 rolls, 29 2-casks. 29 hhds, 2545 bars, 219 bdls, 12jracks, 3 i. tierces, 1 frame, 1 wheel and 1 engine, 32 axle arms, 7 tanks. Con-signees—-ReecG, Parkersen? and Campbell, Fairbank, Lewis, Grey, Pope, Dickon, N.Z.L.M.A. Co, Wilson, f .Coombes, Rolleston, Stuckey, Croad. Hobbs, Walker, Kay, Black, Wood, ’Sawtell and Co, Greenaway, Nashelki, Morrow, Bassett, and Co, Fuhrmann, Grierson, Patou, Suttou, Nathan, Pratt, Gabites, Hill, Day, Grimwood, Beath, Ballantyne, Hankins, Hall, Spencer, Forbes, Chianall, Minister Public Works. Krull, Haast, White, Jones, Strange, Montgomery, N.Z.L. Co. EXPORTS. Per Phoebe—69 cases, 75 loose cheese, 1 bale, 15 pkgs, 9 tierces. 29 sacks seed, 1 bdl, 1 mat, 25 sacks wheat, 9 trunks, 62 kegs. Shippers—Messrs Cuff and Graham, Bouningtoni Sharp, Mackay, Greenaway, Provincial Council, Trent Bros, Reed, Hey wood and Co, Bennett, Cunningham, Crosbic, and Connell. Per s.s. Comerang —213 rails, 1 case, 62 sacks potatoes. Per s.s. Wellington—l trunk, 2 boxes, 1 case. Shippers, Mackay and Carder. i; VESSELS IN HARBOR. Steamers Atrato, Comerang. Ships—Varuna, City of Agra, Ballochmyle, Northampton, Stonebouse, Hereford, Dunedin, Eastern Monarch, Peeress. Barques— Fratelli Gaggino, John Bull, Ornati, P.C.E.,Hopeful, Union, Iris. Brig—Fawn. Schooners—Jane Hannah, Onward, Alert, Streamlet, Spray, Ocean Bird, Emerald. Ketch—Clematis. The steamers Gland Hamilton and Wellington will sail for southern ports this clay. The s.s. Claud Hamilton arrived in harbour this morning from Melbourne, via intermediate ports. The p.s. Comerang sails for Timaru tins afternoon.

SHIP EASTERN MONARCH

The Eastern Monarch, of London, 170 C tons register, owned by the Royal Exchange Shipping Company ; commanded by Captain Alexander Donaldson, and chartered by the New Zealand Shipping Company, for the purpose of conveying emigrants to Canterbury. arrived off Port Lyttelton on the night of 'Monday, the 20th instant, having, in spite of contrary winds at the commencement of the voyage, made the passage from land to land in seventy-one days and nineteen hours, and from port to port in seventythree days twelve hours. By the courtesy of Captain Donaldson wo are enabled vo subjoin some particulars of what may be considered —looking at the moderate nature of the winds experienced by the Eastern Monarch —one of the fastest passages ever made to a New Zealand port by a sailing vessel. The Eastern Monarch left Plymouth on Thursday, 7th May, at 7.30 p.m . and experienced light and variable winds from W. and S.W. as far as the Canary Islands, which were sighted on the 22nd May : the ship passed between the islands on the following day, and on leaving them fell in with the N.E. Trades, which, although moderate, carried her as far as the Equator. She crossed the line on June sth, in west long. 29deg 29min, picked up the S.E. trades at once, and held them as far as Sldeg 54mm W., lat. 22deg 50min S. On the 23rd June she passed the meridian of the Cape, in S. lat 40deg 46min, and experienced favorable weather in running down her easting, winds varying from N.W. to S.W., and of moderate strength. The Snares were sighted at 2 p.m. on the 18th instant ; a heavy gale from W.N.W. was experienced off Otago on the 19th, Lyttelton light being sighted at night, on the 20th the ship was kept off and on until daybreak, when she steered in for the port and anchored between the heads. The voyage throughout was of a very pleasant character, the cold experienced in our southern latitude being less severe than many of the immigrants anticipated. Only one circumstance occurred to mar the happiness of those on board, namely, the loss by drowning of a seaman named George Sweet, who fell from the rigging at about eight o’clock on the morning of the 10th instant, when the ship was rnpidly approaching the termination of her voyage. At the time that Sweet fell overboard, the ship was making about thirteen knots ; lifebuoys were thrown to the unfortunate man, a boat was lowered immediately, the ship being hove to, and search made by Mr Stubbs, the second officer, but without avail, as neither the man nor life buoy could be seen after the vessel was hove to. It was thought that the heavy seahoots and clothing worn by Sweet caused him to sink before the boat could reach the spot. During the voyage every effort was made by Dr Dunkley, the excellent surgeon-super-intendent, in order to instruct and amuse the large number of immigrants placed under his care. Concerts were held, in which many of the immigrants took an active part, and all felt a lively interest. Readings were given by Dr Dunkley and Mr Hallamore, one of the saloon passengers. Interesting lectures on New Zealand, Ceylon, and India, with reminiscences of tiger hunting in the latter country, were delivered during the voyage by the worthy surgeon-superinten-dent, the meetings being frequently presided over by Captain Donaldson, of whom the passengers and immigrants speak in terms of the highest respect. The regulations of the New Zealand Government with reference to

education seem to have been duly carried into effect by the schoolmaster, Mr Ward, who was enabled to instruct a considerable number of children during the passage under difficult circumstances. On the sth June, after crossing the line, an admirable concert was given by the sailors, who displayed the most commendable taste in decorating with flags, &c, the portion of the ship set apart for the entertainment. While song and dance and merry jest helped to dispel the monotony of the voyage, more important matters were not neglected. In spite of the arduous duties of the medical officer, more than the usual number of Sunday services appear to have been held, and the moral as well as the physical health of this floating village seems to have been well cared for. The Eastern Monarch brings 552 souls, representing 472 statute adults. They appear to be a well selected and healthy looking lot of immigrants, and while the larger proportion of the men are agricultural laborers and miners, there is a considerable sprinkling of others, such as carpenters, fitters, machinists, shoemakers, and tailors. 74 single women have come out by this ship ; most of them belong to the class of domestics and seem to be well adapted to the colony. The immigrants unite in testifying to the kindness and courtesy invariably shown by Captain Donaldson and his officers, and presented them with suitable testimonials. The single women were landed last night. The ship Eastern Monarch is an iron ship, and was built at Sunderland, during the present year, by Messrs Mounscy and Foster. She is 170 G tons register, and is classified AT for 100 years. In her construction the greatest care has been taken in order to obtain the maximum amount of strength. Her length over all is 270 ft ; breadth, 40ft ; depth of hold, 23ft ; and she is fitted with the most modern appliances, including a steam engine and steam winch for the purpose of hoisting anchors and loading and discharging cargo, Sec. JThc three lower masts are of iron, and her lower yards and topsail yards are of steel. She is also fittted with double topsail yards and double topgallant yards. Her ’tween decks are unusually lofty and light, the ventilation being admirable. The fittings of the handsome saloon arc of a chaste and elegant character ; the decorations consisting of maple and walnut fretwork panelling, relieved by handsome silver mountings and appropriate gilding and carving. The passengers private cabins are lofty and commodious, and what is somewhat unusual in vessels trading to New Zealand, each cabin is luxuriously fitted with velvet pile couches, handsome Brussels carpets, and elegant mirrors. In fact the accommodation is in all respects similar to that of a first-class ocean mail steamer. The Eastern Monarch is owned by the Royal Exchange Shipping Co, of London, of which company Messrs John Patton, jun.and Go, of London, are the managers. The command of this, the pioneer vessel of the company, has been entrusted to Captain Alexander Donaldson, a gentleman well known in mercantile circles as a skilful navigator. While lying in the South West India dock the Eastern Monarch was visited by hundreds of persons interested in shipping, and her noble proportions and splendid accommodations were the theme of general admiration.

SHIP PEERESS, FROM LONDON.

This ship arrived in harbour yesterday, worked up as far as Camp Bay against an ebb tide, and then anchored till to-morrow morning, when we understand she will be towed up the harbour by the s.s. Moa. She r- by no means a handsome ship, and having met with very heavy weather on her passage, more especially in the Bay of Biscay, she presents a great contrast to the Eastern Monarch. The immigrants, who are going to Tiraaiu, appear to bo a very suitable lot for the requirements of that district, or indeed for any.

'They consist principally of bona fide agricultural laborers, with a sprinkling of mechanics, and of good healthy strong girls, who look as if they could work. In spite of the long and tedious passage, the immigrants speak in the highest terms of the great kindness and consideration shewn them by the captain and officers. Mr John Smith, a delegate from the National Agricultural Laborers’ Union, was a passenger, and expresses himself as generally pleased with the arrangements on board, he is eoming to reside in the colony. There were six deaths (all children), and four births during the passage. The following is the captain’s report:— The captain reports that he loft the S.W. India dock on March 27th, having embarked the immigrants the previous day; left Gravesend on the 29th, and anchored in the Downs. Owing to heavy weather, did not leave until April slh, when the ship was taken in tow, and finally took her departure from the Start point on April 11th, the weather being strong from N. to N.E.. and it increased, rounding to N.W. and then to S.W,, increasing in strength until reaching a heavy gale, accompanied with terrific squalls and high seas, ship rolling and straining heavily, and taking large quantities of water on deck ; at 2 p.m. on the same day the gale continued to increase, and the ship was wore to the N.E,; at 4 p.m. it was blowing a fearful hurricane, and the forctopsail was blown away. At 5 p.m. the main topsail was blown to ribbons, ship at the same time rolling and straining heavily; seas washingthedecks fore aft; weather continued bad until the 14th; at 2 a.m. the vessel shipped a heavy sea which carried away the top gallant bulwarks and main rail on both sides of the vessel and also a lower portion of the lower bulwarks ; the main hatch and winch being smashed to pieces, and the side of the deck house was stove in ; in the afternoon the gale abated. Madeira was passed on April 27th ; the N.E. trades were light, and the meridian was crossed on May Kith ; the;B.B, trades were very light ; the eastings were run down in 45.0 deg. ; the Island of Palma on June 2nd. When in lat. 28deg 21 min S, long. 19deg 53rnin W., the ship was surrounded with water spouts. one passing within 50 yards of the ship and having a most destructive appearance, also accompanied by a violent whirlwind, the ship was kept off and the vessel steered clear of the danger, a gun was fired, which had the effect of dispersing the most dangerous water spout, as violent showers of rain followed. The meridian of the Cape was passed on June 14th in lat 44deg 4min K., the wind at this time blowing a heavy gale with high confused seas, one sea struck the ship stoving in the port side of the deck house, and from thence to passing the meridian of Tasmania experienced a succession ol“heavy gales accompanied with squalls of hail and snow ; passed the meridian cf

Tasmania in lat -ISdcg Bft min S. ; from thence to within fiO miles of the Snares had strong W. and N.W. winds. The Snares were sighted on July 18th, 103 days out from the Start. A strong gale was experienced on the coast, a portion of the port bulwarks being stove in. Monday, July 20th, another gale from the S.S.W., accompanied with squalls of hail and snow, was experienced, the land being in sight. Stood in next day, but the weather was so bad that the captain deemed it best to come on to port. Godley heads were sighted at noon on Wednesday.