The Log Book

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 168, 6 October 1927, Page 2

The Log Book

PERSONAL. —The Tamahine, recommissioned at Wellington on Monday with the following master and officers: Master, Captain E. J. McClellan; chief, Mr. F. J. Callan; second, Mr. G. A. Herbert: third, Mr. Fl J. Cochrane. Mr. IX W. Williams, second officer of th€i Kaiwarra, has transferred to the Kawatiri in a similar capacity, relieving Mr. R. H. Hargraves, who has joined the Poolta, relieving Mr. W. Kehoe, who is on holiday. Mr. R. Duffner has joined the Komata as third officer, relieving Mr. A. H. Dunnings, for him to sit for his mate's certificate. Mr. H. H. Pike has been appointed to the Poolta as third officer, relieving Mr. A. G. Hardy, who has leave for holidays and certificates. Mr. N. M. Bonetti has been appointed chief officer of the Kaitangata. Mr. M. R. Tregale is at present ashore on sick leave.

TOFUA SAILS SATURDAY. The Union Company advises that the Island passenger steamer Tofua is leaving Auckland at 11 a.m. on Saturday for Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.

KAIAPOI COMING. —The Union Company have been advised that the cargo steamer Kaiapoi, en route from Bunbury, has been delayed at Hobart, and now leaves fo-morrow for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin.

AORANGI DUE SUNDAY.—The local office of the Union Company have been advised that the R.M.M.S. Aorangi is due at Suva at 2 p.m. to-day from Vancuver and leaves at 8 p.m. for Auckland. She is expected here at 5 p.m. on Sunday, and is in the meantime announced to sail from Auckland at 11 p.m. on Monday for Sydney. THE STAR NINE:—The Norwegian whale-chaser Star Nine, belonging to the Ross Sea Whaling Company’s fleet, is reported to have . sailed from Aden on September 27, en route from Sandjeford. She is bound for Bluff, and thence to Stewart Island, to join the remaining chasers, which have been wintering at Paterson’s Inlet.

MATATUA AT ANTWERP.—CabIe advice received by the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company states that the steamer Matatua arrived at Antwerp last Monday afternoon. The vessel loaded in New Zealand, and sailed from Auckland on August 7, via Montevideo and Teneriffe, for Antwerp and London.

TAMAROA HOME.—According to cable advice, the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company’s liner Tamaroa, which loaded in New Zealand and sailed from Wellington on August 27 for Southampton and London, -arrived at Southampton on Monday morning last. CARGO FROM LI VERPOOL.—Bringing West of England cargo for discharge at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, afid Port Chalmers, the Federal steamer Norfolk is reported to have left Liverpool last Monday for New Zealand. The vessel is due here on November 12, and the New Zealand Shipping Company will act as the local agents.

CORINTHIC CLEARS PANAMA.—The Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company have been advised that the liner Corinthic, en route from London and Southampton, left Balboa last Sunday In continuation of her voyage to Wellington and Auckland. The vessel is due at Wellington on October 24, and at Auckland a week later.

SYDNEY STEAMERS.—At 11 a.m. tomorrow the Ulimaroa leaves Auckland for Sydney, and’ at noon the Maheno sails from Sydney for Wellington, while at , 3 p.m. the same day the Marama leaves Sydney for Auckland. All the vessels are due at their arrival port next Tuesday morning.

TURAKINA FROM LIVERPOOL.—AIthough no radio message has been received by the New Zealand Shipping Company, the steamer Turakina is expected to arrive at Auckland on Monday from Liverpool. The vessel is bringing general cargo for discharge at Auckland. Wellington. Lyttelton and Dunedin.

WESTMORELAND IN PORT.—Or ar rival at Auckland shortly after noon today, the Federal steamer Westmoreland berthed at the Queen’s Wharf to complete her loading for Home. The New Zealand Shipping Company, the local agents, are endeavouring to dispatch the vessel next Tuesday morning for London, via Panama.

RIBERA’S BERTH.—The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the steamer Ribera, which is arriving at Auckland on Saturday evening from Montreal, will berth at the Queen’s Wharf to land the local portion of her cargo before proceeding to Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Brisbane ‘ and Sydney to complete. ROTORUA DUE SUN DAY.—According to a further radio message received by the New Zealand Shipping Company, the liner Rotorua is expected to arrive at Auckland at noon on Sunday from London and Southampton, via Panama. The vessel will berth about 2 p.m. at the Queen’s Wharf to land her passengers, malls and part cargo.

WEST NIVARIA REPORTS.—A radio message received by Henderson and Macfarlane states that the American steamer West Nivaria is expected to arrive at Auckland on Monday from Los Angeles, with Pacific Coast cargo, for discharge at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, Dunedin and Wanganui.

MISHAP TO LAUNCH.—The small 40xoot fishing launch Foam broke down off Kawau Island yesterday afternoon, and wasi picked up at 11 o clock last night by the Wilsons Cement. Company's threemasted auxiliary schooner Ronaki, bound from Portland to AucKiand. The Ronaki arrived in port shortly aitcr two o’clock this morning with the launch in tow. The accident t o the i- bam was caused oy one of the high-tension plugs blowing out. The disabled launch drifted about tor eight hours before being* picked up oy the Ronaki.

PASSENGERS ON NARKUNDA.— Russell and Somers, Ltd., have received advice that the following passengers tor New Zealand are travelling by the I*. and O. liner Narkhnda, which is due at Sydney from London to-day: Booked to rehch* Auckland by the Marama next Tuesday, Mr, and. Mrs. Houghton, Mr. and Mrs. Booth and child, Mr. and Mrs. Barrie, Mr. Lane; to reach Auckland by Aorangi on October 24, Rev. and Mrs. Boot and child, Miss Cameron; booked through to Wellington, Mr. Poig, Mr. Narey, Mrs. Fern and child, Mr. Elford, Mr. and c Mrs. .Turnbulk M_r. and Mrs. and Miss Poole.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.—The Auckland Harbour Board announces to mariners that bn and after Tuesday, October 11, the dredger Hapai will be working in a position approximately 314 degrees 850 feet from the light tower at King’s Wharf. The dredger will be working to the southwards, and will have six moorings laid out N.S.E. and W. directions. At night-time the dredger will heave toward the King’s Wharf, and will exhibit the regulation riding lights, and also a red light on the channel or clear side.

WEST CONOB IN PORT.—With 25,000 feet of lumber, 8,000 cases of oil, and i 300 tons of general cargo, the American- • Australia-Orient Line steamer West Conob arrived at Auckland at one o’clock yesterday afternoon, and berthed later at King’s Wharf. The vessel loaded at Portland, Oregon. San Francisco, and Los Angeles, and sailed finally from San Pedro on September 11. Fine weather was experienced all the way across, with . the West Conob making good time be- I fore the strong south-east trades. I

The West Conob was in Auckland last about six months ago, and since then 1 has made a trip from Pacific Coast ports I to Australia. Captain G. Roosa retains command of : the steamer, and associated with him ; are the following officers: Chief, Mr. G. ! H. Wichman; second, Mr. L. A. Peterson; third, Mr. H. Mathieson; chief engi- j neer, Mr. C. Jones; first assistant, Mr. G. Bowerstock; second, Mr. C. Badhanr. j third, Mr. C; H. Johanson: wireless opera- ! tor, Mr. E. Metzdorf; chief steward, Mr. j A. L. Larsen.

Henderson and Macfarlane, the local agents., advise that it is hoped to despatch the West Conob on Saturday for Sydney-, Melbourne, Port Moresby, and Hongkong to complete discharge.

APANUI FOR WHANQAMAPA.—The Northern Steamship Company advises that the Apanui is to sail at 4 p.m. on Monday next for Whangamapa, and not Monday, October 24, as previously intended. PORT HARDY LEAVES LONDON. — The C. and D. Line have been notified by cablegram that the Port Hardy left London on Sunday with general cargo for discharge at Auckland and Wellington. She is due at Auckland on November 12. The Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Company are the local agents, and advise that the vessel besides her general cargo for discharge at Auckland, has 161 tons of explosives for this port. WAIPAHI LEAVES RAROTONGA. — Advice received by the local office of the Union Company states that the Island fruit steamer Waipahi left Rarotonga at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday for Auckland, where she is due next Wednesday. The company advises' the vessel is to be dispatched two days later on her last voyage to the Cook Islands this year. On her return to Auckland she will be diverted to the Fijian trade and will make intermediate trips with the Tofua. The Waipahi is scheduled to load fruit at Suva on November 10 and if the arrangements are continued she will do so again about December 9. within wireless range— The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night. Auckland.—Hlneinoa, Tutanekai, Rotorua, Ribera, West Islip. Aorangi, Atlioll. Chatham Islands.—Turakina, Canadian Scottish. Wellington.—Maori, Wahine, Arahura, Ngaio, Tainui, Pakeha, Niagara, Anamba, H.M.S. Dunedin. Awarua.—Tahiti, Waikouaiti, City of Batavia, Kent, Mataroa, Manuka. PORT OF ONEHUNGA—ARRIVAL YESTERDAY HAUTTJRTJ (9.30 p.m.), 270 tons, Donom, from Hokianga. DEPARTURE TO-DAY KAITOA (11 a.m.), 319 tons, Martin, .'or Nelson. The Ngapuhi, sailing at 3 o’clock this afternoon for New Plymouth, returns again at 7.30 a.m. on Saturday. The Hautxiru, which arrived at Onehunga late last evening from Hokianga, is scheduled to sail again at 4 p.m. today for Raglan, Kawhia and Port Waikato. The Arapawa is expected to arrive at Onehunga on Saturday morning from Wanganui and Westport. She sails later the same day for Hokianga and returning on Tuesday, leaves again for WangaThe Anchor steamer Kaitoa left Onehunga shortly before noon to-day for Nelson and West Coast ports. She returns again about the middle of next to load for the same ports.