SHIPPING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 251, 22 October 1926, Page 6

SHIPPING NEWS.

Suiif'-t : 6.13 v.m. Sunris-c : To nu'iruw. 4.5S p.m. Moon : Last Quarter. 2Sih. 1n.27 p.m. HIGH WATER. Aiu-klaixl 'JV.-dny, 7.27 a.m. 7.50 p.m. Auckland Sat. S. 13 a.m. S.SB P-m. Onphunra Sal.. 11.52 a.m. 12.15 p.m. Kaipara Hds.. .Sat.. 1 , ..47 a.m. 12.10 p.m. ManukauHds..Sat., 1u.52 a.m. 11.15 p.mARRIVALS.—YESTERDAY. K:iituk<\ from Suva, 5 p.m. A]iflmil. fivm Great Barrier, 6 p.m.

THIS DAY. < l.insninn, from Russell, 6.35 a.m. Matangl, from Tauranga, 6.40 a.m. Mako. for East Coast, 3.30 a.m. .\karoa. from Mokau. 6.15 a.m. Xutanetai, from Hauraki Gulf, 6.50 a.m,

DETAKTrKES.—YESTEKDAY. Kurow, for Napier, 5.20 p.m. Claymore, for Whangarei. 7.10 p.m. Tnniwha, Tor Paeroa, 10.10 p.m. THIS DAY. Konaki. fur Portland, 6 a.m. Turakina. for Wellington, noon. VESSELS IN PORT. ll.Jl.cs. Ins, at Devonport (Pacific Cable Board). Guy C. Goss (barque), in stream (Carr, I'ountney and Co.). H.M.s. Laburnum, at Devonport (Naval Department). Clan Macneil, King's Wharf (West Australian Hardwoods Co.). Einemoa, King's Wharf (Spedding, Ltd.). H-M.s Veronica. Central Wharf (Naval Department). West Nivaria. Prince's Wharf (Henderson and Macfarlane). lonic. Queen's Wliarf (A. S. Paterson and Co.) Kimutaka, Central Wharf (N.Z. Shipping Co.). Nucula, Sheerlegs Wharf (Naval Depart-

ment. Kaitoke, Prince's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Kokiri. Western Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Kakapo. In stream (Union S.S. Co.). Kaituna, in Dock (Union S.S. Co.). Kurualpl, in stream (Northern Wairoa Co.). Kawatiri, King's Wharf (Dnlon S.S. Co.). Awahon, King's Wharf (Watkin and Wallis) Slako, Central Wharf (Walkin and Wallis). Hauraki. Prince's Wliarf (Union S.S. Co.). Tutanekai. Queen's Wharf Govt).

VESSELS EXPECTED AT AUCKLAND. Erriba. Montreal. October 24. Baron Jedburgh. Cuba, October 24. Tort Hobart, London, via Wellington, October 24. Mamma. Sytfuey. October 2G. "K.M.s. Niagara, Sydney, October 26. Gnnbar, Sydnsy. Octolier 27. Port Backing. South (loads), October 28. Tresillan. New York. October 29. Ruapehu. South <loads). November 1. City of Canton. New York, November 5. West Carinona, Pacific Coast, November 4. Canadian Scottish, Montreal, Novemeber 5. Canadian ■ Commander, South (loads), November 5 Rnabine, London, via Wellington. Nov. 6. Aorangi. Vancouver, November 8. Otaki, Liverpool, November 9. Cnlae. Montreal. November 13. Mahaua London. November 13. Hororata. South (loads), November Iβ. West Hensbaw. San Pedro, November 16. Trcgenna. New York. November 20. Arawa. Southampton, November 20. Thalatta. Africa, ria South. November 23. Port Sydney, New York, November 27. Treworlas. New York. November 29. Hertford. Liverpool. November 20. Tekoa. Liverpool. November 29. Dewey. Los Angeles, November 30. Tongariro. London.-via Suva, November 30. Matanoa, Southampton. December 8. Port Bowen. Liverpool. December 12.

NORTH!- «N COMPANY'S MOVEMENTS. Expected Arrivals.

To-day.—Kawau, from Orewa, Walwera Mahurangi, and Warkworth, midnight, i To-morrow.—Gael. fron. Surfdale, Ostend and Omlha. 5.45 a.m.; Taniwha, from I'aeroa. 4 a.m.: Hauiti, from Kerepeehi, 2.30 a_m.; Claymore, from Whangarei,. 5.30 a.m.; Ngapuhi, from New Plymouth, 9 a.m.' Projected Departures. To-day.- -Gael, for Waiheke, 6.30 p.m.; Matangi, for Tauranga, 7 p.m. TURAKINA SAILED. A departure from Auckland to-day wae the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Tnrakina for Wellington, in continuation of her voyage from Liverpool. The vessel's other discharging ports are Lyttelton, Dnnedin, and New Plymouth. WAIHEMO LEFT 'FRISCO. Cabled advice received by the Cnion Company states that the Waihemo left San Francisco on Tuesday morning last for Auckland. Wellington, Melbourne, and Sydney, via Suva. She should arrive here about November 13. ! THE WEST HENSHAW. Bringing timber, case oil. and general cargo, the American-Australia-Orient Line steamer West Henshaw is scheduled to clear Los Angeles to-morrow for Auckland, Napier. Lyttelton. and Dnnedin. She is due here on November 16. From New Zealand the West Henshaw will return to San Francisco direct. UNION COMPANY'S STEAMERS. j Movements of steamers under the flag of | the Union Co. are announced as follow:— "Ihe Wingatui is expected to leave an<l tP ßluff to " morrow for Timaru, Dunedin. The Kiinuv was dispatched from Napier last evening. The Kaituna shifted from the King's wharf to lac dock this morning. ° s ' THE MOTOR SHIP YOMAH. -~.?.? ceutl >; launched from the yards of William Denny and Bros.. Ltd Clydl to the order of the P. Henderson line Glas row, the motor ship Yomah is to make her maiden voyage to New Zealand. Under charter to the Commonwealth and Dominion line, the vessel is scheduled to leave NewYork on November 24 for Auckland. The Yomah is n unit of the fleet comprising the steamers Manualay, Martaban and Sittans which have previously visited Australasian waters in the interests of the Commonwealth and Dominion line. THE HULK '-COLUMBIA. The work of converting the schooner Columbia into a coal hulk is now completed, and the vessel is to commence her new duties at the end of next week. She is to be flacked on Wednesday. The old hulk Genovie M. Tucker, which is being replaced by the Columbia, is to be towed from Auckland tomorrow for Wai -ro Beach; vvhefe she will be used to form a breakwater.

TITTAXEKAI RETDRNKI). After attending the licbtn, buoys, and beacons in the Haaraki Gulf, the Government steamer Tutanekai, which left Auckland on Monday morning, returned to port this morning, berthing nt the Queen'e wharf. Fine weather. Viras experienced for tun work, except on Wednesday, when the steamer was unable to attend the Cano* Kock light. The work, however, wa« €»m----pleted yesterday. The Tutanekai. also attended the Ohtnn light beacon in the Bay of Plenty, which was omitted on the trip from Wellington. To-day the steamer was coaling and loading stores for northern lights. She is to sail on Tuesday morning fnr the north, and will later return to *> Wellington, Tia Onchunga. and Weit Coast

The Richardson Line steamer Awahou is j to sail this evening for the East Coast. ; The tug Akaroa arrived this Morning with a raft of logs from Mokau. She is to sail at noon on Sunday for Totara North. The Richardson Line steamer Mako arrived from East Coast at an early hour thli morning, berthing at the Central wharf. She is to sail on her rerurn trip at 6 p.m. to-morrow. | WAIPIATA AT WELLINGTON. Telegraphic advice reports the arrival at Wellington this morning of the Union Company's new steamer Waipiata from England. She is to enter the Dunedfn-Auckland trade. THE ULLUAROA. On her return trip to Sydney, the Hudiiart Parker Co."s steamer Ulimaroa left i->n to-day. She is due to arrive at her destination on Tuesday. HAURAKIS SAILING TIME. Continuing her voyage from Pacific Coast I ports, the Union Company "s motor ship Hauraki is to sail at 6 o'clock this evening for Wellington and Australian ports. THE WEST NIVAKIA. At present berthed at the Prince's wharf, the A.A. and O. Line steamer West Nivaria is to leave Auckland about midday on Wednesday for Southern ports, in continuation of her voyage from the Pacific Slope. ERRIBA'S BERTH. On arrival from East Canadian ports on Sunday, the steamer Erriba is to berth at the Prince's wharf. Hence she process to Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Sydney, to complete discharge. POOLTA TO-MORKOW. According to her radio report, the Union Co.'s steamer Poolta will not arrive nt Auckland from Westport until noon to-mor-row. She will berth at the King's wharf, to unload her coal cargo. THE CLAN MACNEIL. In continuation of her voyage from Bunbury, the steamer Clan Maeneil is to sail on Tuesday for Southern ports. She is at the King's wharf. THE DAGFRED. For Westport, where she will replenish her bunkers, the Norwegian steamer Dagfred sailed from Auckland this afternoon. Later she will return to Ocean Island to load another phosphate cargo for discharge at Australian ports. THE PORT HOBART. Messrs. Heather, Roberton and Co.. Ltd., advise that the C. and D. Line inotorship Port Hobart is to leave Wellington for Auckland at 5 p.m. to-day. On arrival on Sunday she will berth at the Queen's wharf to unload the balance of her Home cargo. THE KIMUTAKAThe New Zealand Shipping Company report that they hope to dispatch the Rinmtaka from Auckland to-morrow afternoon for London, via the Panama CanaL The vessel is completing her cargo at the Central wharf. UIXEMOA'S SAILING TIME. Taking passengers, mail, and cargo, tne Government steamer ■ Hinemoa is to leave Auckland for Norfolk Island at midday tomorrow. She is loading at the King s Wharf. AORA.NGI LEFT VANCOUVER. The Union Co.'s K.M.m.s. Aorangi left Vancouver for Auckland and Sydney, via Honolulu and Suva, on Wednesday last. She is due to arrive here on November 7. OTAKI LEFT PANAMA. By cable, it is reported that the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Otaki left Panama on Wednesday last. The vessel is en route from Liverpool to Auckland, where she is due about November 9. COLAC AT COLON. En route from Montreal to Auckland, the New Zealand Shipping Company's chartered steamer Colac arrived at Colon on Wednesday. She is due here about November 13. KAUKI WITH COAL. Carrying a cargo of coal, the Union Co.s steamer Kauri is expected to leave' Newcastle on Monday for Napier, Gisborne, ana Auckland. 6he vrill discharge in tbe order nsmed. MARA.MA FROM SYDNEY. With passengers, mail, and cargo, the Union Co.'s steamer M.irama was to leave Sydney for Auckland at 3 p.m. to-day. She is doe here on Tuesday morning. THE R.M.S. NIAGARA. A day behind her usual sailing time, tbe Union Co.'s R.M.s. Niagara was to leave Sydney this afternoon for Anckland, en route to Vancouver. She is due here on Tuesday morning, and in the meantime is announced to resume her voyage across the Pacific at 4 p.m. on the same day. MOTOR SHIP LIONEL. A charter has been arranged for the Norwegian motor ship Lionel to load case oil at ports in the Gulf of Mexico for discharge in New Zealand and Australia. The ! motor ship is to sail for New Zealand about the middle of next month.

. I THE KAITANGATA. j Loaded with general cargo for discharge at Auckland. Wellinzton, Lyttelton. Castlecliff and New Plymouth, the Union Co.'s steamer Kaitanjata is to leave Melbourne to-morrow. She is due here -about October 31. » j KAITOKE DISCHARGING. I .Arriving from Australia and Fiji late yesI torday afternoon, the Cnion Co.'s steamer I Kaitoke berthed at the Prince's wharf. The vessel loaded coal at Newcastle and filled up with general cargo at Sydney. Departure was taken for Fiji on' October o. and arrival made at Lautoka on October 13. General cargo was discharged and fruit loaded at the Islands and on October 16 the vessel sailed for Auckland. The voyage was uneventful. The Kaitoke is expected to leave Auckland on Tuesday evening for Newcastle, where she will coal for Wellington. Captain A. Stewart is in command. KOBENHAVN CHARTERED. It is announced that the Danish auxiliary sailing ship Kobenhavn, 3900 tons, has been chartered to load Tbeat at an Australian port late in December, and early in January for the Continent.'The KobenhaTn. I which has five masts, is the only large steel windjammer built ' recent years. She is owned by the East-Asiatic Steamship Company, and it the, largest sailing vessel afloat. She was built some five years ago, and is said to have cost more than a quarter of a million sterling. Her auxiliary engine is a Danish made Diesel -engine, j similar to those installed in bis lines. She I carries 200 tons of oiL The vessel's engine 'is used only in calms, and when unfavourable winds are experienced. , v NEW MOTOR SHIPS. According to tile "Motor Ship," orders were placed last July for 13 new oihengined vessels and contracts signed for the conversion of four steamers to motor drive. Of the new vessels, one is a large liner and t-s-o arc smaller passenger ships, while six are ni->tor tankers, indicating an Increasing demand for this class of tonnape. Although the proportion of the orders placed in I Britain is not large, it is understood that severr* important British motor ship contracts are pending. 1 Some remarkable motor vessels were also completed in July. One was the fastest motor cargo ship yet built, a twin-screw vessel of the Holt Line another a 14,000----ton passenger liner for Eastern service, the biggest ship of the class built abroad, a third, the largest motor yactit yet conI structed, and a fourth, the first vessel built ■ specially _s a rotor ship. I It is of some significance, it is added, that I \r ß , the past ? ear the tonnage of motor • Ships launched has represented 74 per cent ,of that of steamers, whereas the figure f three years ago was only 11 per cent