SHIPPING.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 520, 17 February 1876, Page 2

SHIPPING.

PORT OP LYTTELTON, ARRIVED. Feb 17—E. U. Cameron, schooner, 41 tons, Aschman, from Akaroa, Feb 17 —Bee, schooner, 31 tons, Green, from Amur! Bluff. Feb 17 —Taiarna, s.s, 228 tons, Stewart, from Dunedin via Timaru. • Feb 17 —Wanganui, s.s, 179 tons, Christian, from Dunedin via Timaru and Akaroa. Passengers—Saloon : Mrs and Master Preston, Mrs Byron, Cowrie, and four in steerage. CLEARED. Feb 17—Quiver, ketch, 17 tons, Smith, for Le Bon’s Bay in ballast. SAILED. Feb 17 Antelope, cutter, 17 tons, Malcolmson, for Akaroa. YESTERDAY'S. SAILED. Feb 16—Duke of Edinburgh, ship, 1117 ions, Mosey, for London. New Zealand Shipping Company, agents. Passengers—Saloon: Mr and Mrs Severn, Mrs Ellis, Miss and Master Ellis, Mrs Mosey. x _ _ T Feb 10—Ringarooma, s.s, 623 tons, J; McLean, for Wellington and Nelson. Dalgety, Nichols and Co. agents. ~ , , . Feb 16—Taupo, s.s, 4GI tons, Macfarlane, for Northern ports. Miles, Hassal and Co, agents. Passengers—Saloon: Mr Willcox ; steerage : Mr Croxier, Mrs and Miss Harrie and three children, and 29 original. . , Feb 16—Ladybird, s.s, 236 tons, Andrew, for Dunedin. G. Mackay, agent. Passengers-Saloon: Mrs McDonald, two children, and servant. Miss Heslop, Messrs Bacon. McKay, Mrs McKorras; steerage: Messrs Austin, Thompson, Detective Bain and prisoner, and 21 original. IMPORTS. Per Sea Spray—sl3 tons coal, 30 hhds. Consignee —C. W. Turner. Per Adelphol—s6o tons coal. Consi ; nee-C. W. Turner. Per Taupo—Free from Dunedin: 4bales, 6 cases, 8 empty do, 2 pels, 1 cask, 2 bales. Consignees— Miles, Hassal and Co. Gould, Cuff and Graham, Milsom, Almao, Gilmour, Thompson, Trumble, G. Mackay, Lightband, Allan and Co. Per ladybird—From Wellington, under bond: 1 case cigars. Free from Onehunga: 13 eases, 2 bales, 13 trunks, 2 pels, 1 truss. From Nelson: 23 cases, 4 boxes. From Wellington: 37 cases, 2 bales, 2 pels, 3 pkgs. Consignees—White, Hale, Wilkinson, Goodman, Spensley. George, Caygill, Connell, O’Neill, Tombs and Co, Liddell and Lacock, G. L. Bcath, Olliver, Suckling, D. Davis. G. Mackay, Saunders and Henderson, Webster, Telegraph Department, Per Ringarooma—Under bond, from Melbourne : 224 bags bark, 2 cases cigars, 96 pkgs, 10 cases, 96 boxes tea, 136 hf-chegts do, 1 bale, 20 cases bitters, 80 bags rice, 20 qr-chesfs tea, 5 qr-casks rum, 6pels. 8 chests tea. Consignees—Dransfield and Roper, Strange and Co, Wilson, Gillespie and Co, Payten and Co, J. L. Coy, Lightband, Toomer and Son, Wilson and Co, Edwards, Bennett and Co, Watt and Co, E. L. Burt, H. Hawkins, E. B. Bowden, Hammer, Pope, Bradwell, Dalgety, Nichols and Co. H. Lake. Per Rangitikei—s2 bales, 1744 rails, 32 tranks, 683 boxes, 78 pkgs and pieces, 289 bdls, 860 bars, 8416 flooring boards, 2 crates, 50 drums, 36 tanks, 759 pkgs, 393 cases. 1805 casks. Consignees— Minister for Public Works. J. V. Jamieson, Wilson, Sawtell. and Co, Matheson’s Agency. E. Reece and Co. C: W, Turner, J. M. Heywood and Co. M. B. White, Dalgety, Nichols, and Co, W. Lake, R. Wilkin, Duncan and Sou. Bank New Zealand, Ballantyne and Co, George Coates, Milner and Thompson, J. T. Roberts, N.Z.L. and M.A Co, G. L. Beath and Co. Mason, Slruthers, aud Co. C. Bennington, J. H. Spencer and Co, Nashclski, EL Hawkins. R. Forbe, Hale and Co. G. Gould, A. Clarke and Son. Everett Bros, W. Pratt, Wood Bros, Maples Bros, N.Z.S. Co. EXPORTS.

For Ladybird—For Dunedin, free: 1 pci, 21 cases, 2 boxes. Shippers—Dalgcfy, Nichols and Co, Boyle. G. Mackay. Per Tanpo—Free for Wellington ; 3 cases, i mill, 13 cases cheese. 4do hams and bacon. For Pictou: ] horse-box. For Westport: 5 kegs butter. For Hokitika: 5 cases cheese, 20 kegs butter. For New Plymouth ■ 40 bags flour, 100 sacks wheat. Shippers —McConnell. Cutts, Wilson, King and Co, Railway Engineer, Beharrell. Royse, Stead and Co. Per Eingarooma—Free for Wellington: 8 cases cheese For Taranaki : 40 bags flour. For Hokitika: 10 kegs butter. Shippers—DeVaux, Beharrell, Wilson. King and Co. „ „ , , Per Antelope—2o sacks flour. 50 bags do, 272 pcs timber. 9 hhds ale. 2 pkgs sashes, 2 doors, 8 bdls mouldings. 3 blocks stone. 46 pkgs. 2 kegs nails, 2 cases, 10 Iron pipes, 1 bdl. Shippers- Jenkins, Bruce and Coe. Monfgomerv and Co, W. Wilson, Moirand ~0. Bowton and Sons. Duncan and Sou, --W. H. Lane. Edwards, Bennett and Co, Mason, Struthers, Hajvkins. The schooner Kate McGregor arrived at Timaru on the 12th, with a cargo of timber, &c, from Auck-t--ThVbrig Wave, from Timaru. arrived at Auckland on February 11th. She left Timaru on th The U.S. barque Marathon, 377 tons. W. Emery, master arrived at Auckland on the 11th, with a caro-o of notions from New York, after a passage of lll'days. having left New York on October 16th. After discharging cargo the Marathon will load again for New York. The fine barque American Lloyds arrived at Port Chalmers on Tuesday from this port, after a passage of three days. At that port she will be fitted up to convey Chinese to Hong Kong. The s s. Taupo, Captain J. Macfarlane, arrived In harbor yesterday at 9 a.m. from Dunedin. She left Port Chalmers at 2.30 p.m. on the 15th; experienced light north-west winds, arriving as above. She Bailed for Northern ports last night. Messrs Shaw, Savilie and Co’s fine ship Glenlora arrived at Auckland on the 15th (Tuesday!, all well, We get the news by private telegram, and not through the Press Agency The a a Ladybird crossed Manukau bar at 1.30 P.m. on the 12th, and airived at Taranaki at 8 a m. on the I3th, landed passengers and mails pnly. it being too rough to discharge cargo; sailed at 10 a.m, and arrived at Nelson at 8 a.m. on the tith ; left at 12.30 same day. and arrived at Picton at 8.40 cm* left at midnight, and arrived at Wellington at 5.45 a.m, on the 15th; left at 4.15 p.m. the same dav From Manakau to Nelson had strong S.E. wind and heavy sea, from thence light northerly, arriving in harbor at 11.45 am. yesterday. She . Bailed South at 2.15 p.m. yesterday. The fine barque Adelpnoi, Captain Gregory, left Newcastle on Monday, January 3lst, with an easterly wind, which lasted for eight days. Cape Farewell was made on- Sunday last, the wind being then NW. It continued in the same quarter through’ the Straits, and coming down the coast was light northerly. The Heads were made at 4 a.m. yesterday, and the barque brought UP off the breakwater at noon; She brings a cargo of coal for Hr C W Turner. , The brig Sea Spray, Captain W. Grant, arrived in harbor yesterday from Newcastle. She left that port on January 29th, at 6 p.m, with light eastery • winds, which lasted till the 10th instant, then S. W. winds, which fetched her through the Straits; then moderate northerly winds, aniving as above. The captain reports being in company with the Adelphoi, barque, for two days in the Straits, and spoke the brig Robin Hood, bound for Wellington, from Newcastle. , ~ The s.s Eingarooma, John 'McLean master, left Melbourne on the 9th February, at 3 p.m; passed ,;4Swan Island the following day, arrived at Blnfl on the 13th at midnight; left Bluft on the 14th at 6 arrived at Port Chalmers on the loth at 5 a.m; left the same day at 5 pm, arrived at on on the 16th at O a.m; experienced strong S. and S.W. windsfrom Melbourne to New Zealand, and light northerly winds and fine weather from Blufl toLit“elton. She sailed for Wellington and Nelson yesterday. 3 ARRIVAL OF THE EANGITIKEI. A ship was signalled at 10.30 a.m yesterday from the southward, and there were a diversity ef opinions as to what vessel it would prove. As the Invererne is now 85 days out, many thought it would be that vessel, but as she was known to be deep, whilst the Eangitikel carrying immigrants, was in splendid trim and noted for her quick passages, and left only six days afterwards, others concluded it was the latter ship. The Euterpe, from London, is also due, though we are unable to ascertain toe exact date of her sailing from that port. AUdoubts. however, were speedily dispelled by thcN.Tfc.S. Co s flag being hoisted at the signal post, tod shortly afterwards the Eangitlkei’s number was made, making assurance doubly sure. At 1.30 p.m the ship was inside the heads,and at 2j),Oi the Health and Custom House Officers. Inprifration Comthlslioocrp, went off te

2.45 p.ra the agents, reporters, and others interested went off in the s.s Moa. Tlie good ship Rangitikei has only been 6 months 27 days absent from our port, thus keeping up her reputation of being one of the fastest vessels trading to New Zealand. It seems a very short time ago when one bright Sunday morning this ship was towed our to sea by the s.s Taranaki, with a cargo valued at 1; 140,000. Looking back to our files, however, we find that it was on the 17th of July, 1874, that she sailed. When we got alongside we met a hearty welcome Irom Captain Scotland, and on making enquiries of the health officers, who had just finished their inspection of the ship, we discovered that they were delighted with The arrangements on board, and the exceptional cleanliness and order throughout the vessel. The Rangitikei is so well known that it is useless to waste time in describing her. Captain Scotland her commander, has twice visited the colony, having been mister of the Jung Frau, on her trips to Dunedin and Wellington. The present trip of the Rangitikei to this port is the fastest on record, being 74 from anchorage at Plymouth to anchorage at Lyttelton, and only 67 days from land to land. As will be seen bv the captain’s report, some grand runs were made, and the good ship lias in no way det; riorated since that time when, under the command of Captain Fox. and bearing the name of the Scimetar, she made the passage from London to Fort Chalmers in 69 days. The immigrants looked very healthy, and spoke highly Dr Ross, the surgeon superintendent, Captain Scotland and the officers. We were assured by Dr Ross that the general health had been good, but that there had been no less than twenty-two cases of whooping cough among the children, and that several are still suffering from its eflects. Two deaths occurred on the voyage; one was that of a single girl named Jessie Capon, who died of hyperemia of the brain, and the other that of a child two years old of general debility. The single girls’ department was beautifully clean. The girls, chiefly domestic servants, were 53 in number, and were under the charge ot Mrs Blythen, who seems to have earned their respect and affection. We need only mention that many of them cried bitterly at leaving the si ip to show how kindly they were treated, and how well they had deserved It. The hospitals were down another hatchway, which is rather a bad arrangement, but happily they were not required. The married people seemed very jolly in the space allotted to them, but no doubt we saw them under exceptionally favorable circumstances, as they were eating their first meal of fresh meat after the long voyage. The children seemed healthy and happy in spite of the whooping cough. The 43 families were nearly all agricultural laborers, and will no doubt iu this busy season be speedily absorbed. There were llr-ee births during the passage, and as there were only two deaths, the Rangitikei brings 302 souls to our shores, or one more than she started with. Of the single men’s compartment it suffices to say that it is in better order than that of any other immigrant ship we have ever seen. The men, about half of whom are Irish and half English, are ninety-six in number, and seem well adapted to our wants, being smart strapping fellows, mechanics and agricultural laborers. We may mention there was a capital band on board. The condenser is a very good one, and is the same that was used by the Lady Jocelyn last voyage. The single girls were all landed yesterday in the s.s. Moa, and proceeded to Addington by the 6 p.m. train. The families and single men lor Christchurch will be lauded to-morrow;•whilst those destined forTimaru, consisting of twelve families and forty single men, will stay on board the ship for a day or two, and then proceed to Timaru by rail. The ship brings a large and valuable cargo, consigned to the N.Z.S. Co. The following is the captain’s report“Leftth# docks on November 29th, and arrived at Plymouth on December Ist; embarked 301 immigrants on the 3rd, and sailed on the night of the 4th; light easterly winds and fine weather prevailed down channel, and in the dreaded bay, and Madeira was sighted on the 10th, and San Antonio on the 17th; On thelSth and 17tb two deaths occurred, one that of a single woman aged 25. of acute mania, and the other that of a child two years old Caughtthe N.E. trades on December 15th, and last t*em on the 20th in lat 7deg N and long26deg W.; thence had lights, winds to 2deg north, when the S.E. trades were met on 24th iu long 30deg W. ; passed the equator on Christmas Day in long SOileg W. The S.E. trades were lost iu 22deg S. and 37deg W. on January Ist; from thence light wind- and calms fora week, and thence northerly winds to Cough Island, which was passed on January Isih; had moderate westerly winds and fine weather to passing the Cape on the 21st. On the 22ud passed an immense iceberg 500 ft high, 1500yds long, and 2-1 miles in circumference; this was in lat 46deg S', long 26degE. As it was sighted at 4 a.m and not passed till five minutes to eight, and the ship was going fully 11 knots, It must have been seen more than 40 miles off. It was a most magnificent sight. The easting was run down in 52deg and 53deg south. Prince Edwards’ Island was sighted on January 23id, and thence till the 27th, had light westerly winds, and oa that day passed a quantity of lloe ice. Arrived off the Leuwin on February 3th, and thence had strong westerly gales and dirty weather to the Snares, which were made on Saturday, 12th. at 10 p in. From the Snares to Dunedin strong W. winds, and thenc# up coast light N.E.; sighted Banks’ Peninsula on Monday, at 10 p.m , and ran inside Heads at 1 p.m on 16th, dropping anchor off Eipa Island at 2.27 p m. The voyage from anchorage to anchorage was thus accomplished in seventy-three days. The skysail was never oft' the ship from Plymouth to the coast of Tasmania, showing what a fine weather passage it was throughout. During the trip from Gough Island, in long lOdeg W., lat. 41 30deg S., to Cape Saunders, the ship averaged 26s miles per day, and ou the 12th, no less than 345 miles were run. The ship was exactly twelve hours in sailing the distance from the Snares to the Nugget Point, 182 miles, or at the rate of 364 per day. From the 29th January to Ilth February the ship ran 3738 miles. (Captain Scotland seems to think that the good passage is to a certain extent owing to running down the casting in such low latitudes!, and advocates going at least 50 S. On the I2tli December sighted ship Burgamy, from Liverpool to Bombay, ten days out: ou 31st December, in 19 41 S. 37 W., passed the Swedish barque Iris, from Cardiff to Buenos Ayres, forty-eight days’ out, all well.” We append the following testimonial to Captain Scotland and his officers. An exactly similar one was presented to Dr Ross : “To the Captain and Officers of the ship Rangitikei. “ We, the emigrants onboard the ship Rangitikei, hereby acknowledge our best thanks for the kindness you. Captain Scotland, and your two very efficient officers, Mr Bassett and Mr McDonald, have shown us during our voyage. “We have never found you wanting from your post when duty called you, and we believe you have done everything that was possible to make It a comfortable and a speedy passage. “We also return thanks to the sailoro under your charge lor the civility they have shown us, and the way in which they have discharged their duty. “ We hope may be as successful in every future undertaking, and ever have the confidence of your employers, and the respect of those under your charge.” • [Here follows the signatures.] February I3th, 1876. SAILING OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Owing to the Duke’s lying so to Stoddart’s Point there was not room for her to wear, with the westerly wind that was yesterday at noon, so the Moa, s.s, was sent to cant her at 2 p.m. On the Moa’s arrival alongside the Duke, notice was sent that she was required fb go to the Rangitikei. The Akavoa, s.s, was then sent off, and at 4.30 p.m. tookth< Duke in tow, being outside the heads at 6 p.m. Pilot Reed was in charge. The Duke is the sixth wool ship that has sailed this year, aud no doubt this roomy vessel will, as usual, take her large and valuable cargo home to London in fair average time. We wish Captain Mosey a fine passage, and hope to see him here again next season. We again compliment the N.Z.S. Co. on their punctuality. THE ZEALANDIA, The following description of the new steamer Zealandia is from the “ Argus” of February sth Quite a rush oflull powere d steamers has t ken place to these colonies of late, and each of them, if not perfection, has atleast possessed many points of excellence in speed and passenger accommodation. In no steamer, however, which has visited this’' port yet have these points been so well and judiciously displayed as in the Zealandia. speed of this steamer on her. Uas been satisfactorily proved, the passage having ‘been accomplished in 46 days 8 hours from port to pirt, or. exclusive of detention at St Vincent’s, in 43 days 34 hours, and this without putting forth any effort to drive Hie vessel, and In suite of adverse gales encountered at the outset or the voyage, and strong head winds again met with from the meriliau oi long 96deg E. to arrival. Apart from the beauty of her Unes and the peculiarity of her appearance on d)S»k aud aloft, the great feature of the Zealandia is undoubtedly her passenger accommodation, and this certainly apocars to have been planned so as to secure the greatest amount of light and ventilation and general comfort, and in tropical latitudes the travelling public will not he slow to recognise the splendid provision which has been made for their requirements. A brief notice of the launch of the vessel has already found its way lure, but if may not to uapeat that the Zealandia measures in length 376lThetween perpendlculais,

her team being- 37 ft 6in, and depth of hold 28ft, giving her a gross of 2755 tons. She has four masts, two forward of the funnel, and two aft, the former having yards across. She looks very smart aloft, and her rig will be found admirably adapted for crossing the Pad lie. She dillers from most other steamers in that (lie ‘‘swell” part of her passenger accommodation, so to apeak, is well forward, instead of being right alt, and by this arrangement the saloon has many manifest advantages. A homo paper, in noticing the Zealandia, mentions that “on deck ami below there are considerable novelties Introduced. A spacious poop, to which easy access is gained from the main deck, extends in front of the funnel nearly to the “ house” in which the steering apparatus is placed under cover, almost at the bow of the ship. In the latitudes which the Zealandia will have to traverse, such an elevated and comtnodions space, sheltered when need behy plentiful awning, will he a splendid promenade. Immediately under this, on each side of a central corridor, there are a series of what may be called deck state-rooms, each containing a bed, a couch, and the requisite accommodation for wishing and dressing. Being flush with the deck, these will form very comfortable sleeping and sitting apartments. Descending by another siaircase to the grand saloon, it is found to be very tastefully and appropi lately decorated. The main feature and absolute novelty, however, is the large and lofty central skylight, which ascends in a somewhat pyramidal form to a great height, and which imparts an idea of light and air rarely, if ever, found on board the most luxuriously appointed vessels of the first-class. A careful inspection of the first, intermediate, and third class sections showed everywhere a thoughtful and liberal provision for the wants of passengers according to the class they are Intended for.” The steamer is commendably clean throughout, and quite a treat to look at. The arrangements for cooking, and for the provision of creature comforts, being ingenious and elaborate, and in sanitary matters the bathrooms and lavatories are all that could be desired Her passenger accommodation is equal to the berthing of 161 in the saloon, from 24 to 30 in the second cabin, and from 85 to 100 in the third cabin or steerage. Considering the enormous power requisite to drive such a vessel through the water, the engineroom does not occupy so much space as might be expected, but the machinery, though massive, is compactly arranged, and hence the saving of room. The engines are compound, of 2100 horse power indicated. They are direct acting, surface condensing, and have cylinders, one high pressure and two low pressure, the former being 4Mn and the latter 62in each, with a 4ft 3in stroke. The three cylinders have three holders on the crank shafts, which gives the vessel a very easy, smooth, and equable motion. There are two immense boilers, with six f urnaces to each, and in the stokehole the ventilation is something wonderful. The screw is four bladed, and 17ftin diameter, with 25ft pitch, and the number of revolutions at full speed is 65. Steam is in great request on board, and there are a dozen or more separate little engines for various purposes. The complement of hands in the engineroom comprises twonty-two firemen and trimmers, five engineers (including the chief), and a boilermaker. The steering is done by hydraulic gear, and the steamer is almost as easily handled as a yacht. The steamer is amply supplied with boats, and provision is made for the saving of life and property in case of lire or other accident.