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Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 293, 10 December 1900, Page 5

The United States transport Abarenda arrived from Apia at 5 a.m. today, anchoring in the man-of-war ground. During the passage the packing round the tail shaft became loose, and as the water was leaking in it was necessary to repack the shaft.* This difficult work was promptly carried out under the direction of the chief engineer, Mr. G. L. Russell, the vessel being put down by the nose so that her stern was out of water, and the packing was then replaced, most of the work being done from the inside. Another stoppage was made the following day for an examination and tightening of the packing. The Abarenda will remain in Auckland for several weeks, during which time she will be thoroughly overhauled in dock. The vessel will load 4000 tons of Westport coal for the Tutuila naval station before returning to Samoa. Mr. Dillingham, American Consul, visited Commander Tilley this morning, and he was also visited by Mr. J. H. Witheford, M.H.R., chairman of the Auckland Harbour Board, by whom he was entertained at luncheon at the Star Hotel.