SHIPPING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 108, 10 May 1927, Page 4

SHIPPING NEWS.

MARAMA DUE THIS EVENING. AORANGI SAILS AT 8 P.M. There were no overseas arrivals at Auckland to-day, but this evening the Marama, which has, been held back by stormy weather, will arrive from Sydney. Three overseas steamers are due to make port to-morrow, the Hinemoa, from Norfolk Island, in the morning, the Wairuna from San Francisco, in the afternoon, and the Canadian Britisher, from Halifax, in the evening. The R.M.m.s. Aorangi for Vancouver and the Waipahi for the Cook Islands are to sail at 8 o'clock this evening, and the Mataroa for Wellington at daybreak to-morrow. VESSELS IN PORT. H.M.s. Laburnum, in dock (Naval Department). H.M.s. Veronica, in dock (Naval Department). Nucula (tanker), in Stream (Naval Department). H.M.s. Diomede. at Devonport (Naval Department) Maroro (sch.), Gasworks Wharf (A. G. Frankham). Waipiata, Prince's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). H.M.c.s. Iris. In Stream (Pacific Cable Board). Kurow, Prince's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Aorangi, Queen's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Mataroa, Prince's Wharf (L. D. Nathan). Awahou, Central Wharf (Watkin and Wallls). Waipahi, Queen's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Kaltoke, in Stream (Union S.S. Co.). Kaimanawa, King's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.) Wainui, Central Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Kaponga, Western Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Kurnnlpl. in Stream (Northern Wairoa Co. >. Baron Ruthven. Chelsea (R. Millar and Co.). Raranga, Queen's Wharf (A. S. Paterson and Co.). Kawatiri, in Stream (Union S.S. Co.). ARRIVALS—YESTERDAY. Ronaki, from Warkworth, 7.45 p.m. Kalmauawa, from Westport, 10.20 p.m. THIS DAY. Claymore, from Whangarel, 4.50 a.m. Mahurangi. from Portland, 0.30 a.m. Gun bar, from East Coast, 10 a.m. (at Motutapu). DEPARTURES—YESTERDAY. Petricola, for Wellington, 2.35 p.m. Australind. for Wellington, 5.25 p.m. Ngapuhi, for Russell, 5.40 p.m. Matangi, for Tauranga, 7.15 p.m. Apauui, for Mercury Bay, 7.40 p.m. Paroto, for Coast, 7.30 p.m. Tiroa, for Gisborne, 10.40 p.m. THIS DAY. Otimai, for Coast, 0.40 a.m. UNION* COMPANY'S STEAMERS. The Wainui is to sail at 5 p.m. to-day for Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne, and Napier. The Katoa was expected to leave Dunedin at 11 p.m. yesterday for Auckland, via Tlmnru, Lyttelton, and Wellington. The Moeraki is expected to leave Wellington for Melbourne, via southern ports, on Wednesday, May 18. The Kamona left Portland at 3 p.m. yesterday for Wellington and New Plymouth. The Kaiwarra is expected to reach Auckland from Newcastle on Friday next. The Wingatui is to leave Bluff about Saturday noxt for Auckland, via Lyttelton and Wellington. The Kurow is to sail on Thursday for Lyttolton direct. She is now definitely announced to call at Picton on her trip north from Lyttelton, whence she is to sail on Monday. The Waipiata is to sail at 10 p.m. to-mor> row for Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, and Timaru. She is to load at Dunedin about Tuesday next for Oamaru, Timaru, Lyttelton. Wellington, and Auckland. The Kaponga is to sail this afternoon for Gre.vmouth to load another coal cargo for Auckland. I NORTHERN COMPANY'S MOVEMENTS. t Projected Departures. To-day.—Taniwhn. for Paeroa, 5.30 p.m. To-morrow.—Rangitoto. for Thames, 10 a.m.; Omana, for Waiheke, 10 a.m.; Kawau. for Kawau, Takatu, Ti Point, i Little and Big Omaha, 8 a.m. ! Expected Arrivals. ! To-day.—Ranrftoto, from Thames, 5.30 p.m.; Ilnulti, from Coromnndel. 7 p.m.; Omana, from Waiwera, Mahurangi, and I Warkworth, 7 p.m.; Kawau, from Kawau. Leigh and Mangawal, 10.15 p.m. i To-morrow.—Wnipn. from Kerepeehl, 8 > a.m.; Matangi. from Tauranga, 7 a.m.; Apanul. from Mercury Bay and Tairua, 6 a.m.; Rarawa, from New Plymouth, 7.30 > a.m. The sloops Laburnum and Veronica nreat j present undergoing overhaul in the dock. The Tiroa was dispatched for Gisborne at a late hour last night. The Apanul sidled last evening for Mercury Bay, relieving the Waiotahl. The scow Jane Gilford is at present on , the slipway. The Admiralty oil tanker Nucula is to berth alongside the Marama to-morrow-morning, to pump a quantity of oil fuel into the latter vessel's tanks. The Canopus was due to arrive this morning at Westport, where she will load another cargo of coal for Auckland. She is due here about Monday. The Richardson Line steamer Mako was j delayed at Portland yesterday by rain. She , was expected to leave there at 10 a.m. toj' day, aDd to arrive at Auckland this even--0 ing. She will sail for the East Coast toj morrow (Wednesday). ) The Awahou will sail at 6 p.m. to-day for 3 Tokomaru Bay and Gisborne. u The Gunbar arrived from the East Coast j to-day, some hours earlier than expected. ( , This morning she landed a number of sheep at Motutapu. Speddlng, Ltd.. advise that the Gunbar is to sail from the King's ° wharf at 10 p.m to-morrow for East Coast [j bays, Gisborne, and Napier. 0 An expected arrival at Auckland about 4 6 P.m. to-morrow Is the Union Co.'s steamer 6 wairuna from Pacific Const ports. The motor ketch Hifofua, which has been 6 built to the order of the Tongan Govern--0 ment, is now berthed at the Central wharf 0 Her engines were placed in position yester--0 day afternoon, and her masts were stepped to-day The vessel is expected to be ready for sea about the middle of next month. * Bound from Sydney to Wellington, the Union Company's passenger steamer Maunganui also encountered stormy weather n in the Tasman Sea, but was expected to reach Wellington at midday to-day. Her i- usual time of arrival is 7 a.m. The sailing of the Union Company's R.M.m s. Aorangi, from Auckland for Van- .. couver via Suva and Honolulu, has been postponed until 8 o'clock to-night. She was ~ previously announced to sail at 11 o'clock this morning. The motor ship is berthed at the Queens wharf. I. MARAMA FURTHER DELAYED. A further radio message from the Marama states that she will not arrive at Auckland from Sydney until 7.30 o'clock this evening. This vessel reported yesterday that she was encountering stormy weatheV. and f that she would not make port until spm I- After inspection in the stream she will h berth at the Central wharf. The Union w Company advise that the Marama will sail on her return trip at 3 p.m. on Friday. u HINEMOA STILL DELAYED. Spedding, Limited, advise that a further radio message from the Hinemoa this morn • ing stated that the vessel passed the North '• Sjf ?h am ; * oda y- , The message added that the weather was *till stormy, nnd showed no signs of abatement. The Hinemoa, which is cringing passeengers and cargo from Norfolk Island. Is expected to mnke pori about 10 a.m. to-morrow The vessel Is now announced to berth at the S-'Ji J? , "** She ,e to ■*» for Nine I- Island at midday on Thureday. £ PASSENGERS BY TAHITI. In continuation of her voyage from San ™», the Union Company's R.M.s Tahiti Iβ to leave Wellington for Sydney at 3 p.m. to-day. The following passengers landed at Wellington from the vessel yester t i? y : ~J i *l% ,n: Mr - H - Bracken. Mr. end * Mf 8 KK A \. ChDbb ' Master A. Chubb. Miss R. t Chubb Mr B. V. Cooksley, Mr. and Mrs. E. t Russell, Mr. C. Tlnkham, Mrs. E. Wilkenson. Mr H. Hemus, Mr. C. Falconer. Misses S E. and E. Edwards. Miss C. Erwood. Mr. H R. Hill Mr. W. Bird, Miss X. Howson. Mrs" B. Noble. Miss C. Richtirdson, Mr. and Mrs'. A. Street, Mr. D. Vescovi, Mrs. Cabouret and , Jour children, Mrs. Donaldson and three t children, Mr. R. Campbell; and nine third it class.

SUSSES OX SATURDAY. Bringing general cargo from Eastern ports, the steamer Sussex expects to reach Auckland on Saturday next, having sailed from Townsvllle at 11 p.m. on Friday last. AUSTRALIND SAILED. Shortly after 5 p.m. yesterday the steamer Australind left Auckland for Wellington, for further discharge of her general cargo from New York. ROTORUA'S RADIO REPORT. The New Zealand Shipping Company's liner Rotorua has reported by wireless that she expects to reach Wellington from London and Southampton on Friday evening next. WAIPAHI TO LOAD FRUIT. A projected sailing from Auckland at S o'clock this evening Is the Union Co.'s steamer Waipahi for Rarotonga, Mangala, and Aitutaki to load the first of the new season's fruit for Auckland. MATAROA SAILS DAYBREAK. Cargo operations on the Shaw, Savlll and 1 Albion Co.'b liner Mataroa are expected to be completed this evening, and the vessel is to sail at daybreak to-morrow for Wellington in continuation of her voyage from London. KAWAITRI TO RECOMMISSION. After being laid up in the stream, off Orakei, for about five weeks, the Union Co.'s steamer Kawatiri is to recommlssion. She is announced to sail at midday to-morrow for Newcastle, where she is to load coal for New Zealand. PETRICOLA DEPARTED. For further discharge of her cargo of bulk motor spirit, the tanker Petricola left Auckland for Wellington yesterday afternoon. She will pump out the balance of her cargo at Timaru. NAUTICAL INQUIRY. An inquiry into the collision, several weeks ago, between the auxiliary schooner Elsie Mary, and the steamer Ahuriri will be held at the Magistrate's Court on May KAIMANAWA ARRIVED. After being delayed for twelve hours owing to stormy weather off Cape Maria van Dlemen, the Union Co.'s steamer Kaimanawa arrived at Auckland from Westport late last night. This morning she berthed at the King's wharf. CANADIAN BRITISHER FROM HALIFAX. Carrying general cargo from Halifax, the Canadian Government steamer Canadian Britisher is expected to arrive at Auckland at 8 p.m. to-morrow. She will berth at the Princes wharf on Thursday morning, instead of the King's wharf as was previously announced. THE PORT HARDY. To the Farmers' Co-operative Auctioneering Co.'s Agency, the Commonwealth and Dominion Line's steamer Port Hardy is expected to arrive at Auckland from London about Monday next. From Auckland she is to go South to complete discharge, and to commence loading for New York, Boston and London. _____ ANOTHER TANKER ORDERED. Messrs. I.lthgows, Ltd., Port Glasgow, have received from the Vacuum Oil Company, London, an order for an oil tank steamer similar to the Plume and the Pulpit Point, built for the same owners last year. These two ships have both visited Auckland, and present the last Word in up-to-date tanker construction. The addition of yet another vessel of the same class will pro vide the Vacuum Oil Company with about the most modern tanker fleet afloat. PORT OF ONEHTTNGA. ARRIVALS—YESTERDAY. Arapawa, from Westport, noon. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING. New Plymouth, May 9.—Sailed: Poolta for Clarence River. May 10—Arrived: Rarawa, from Onehunga, 5.30 a.m. Wellington. May a.—Arrived: Karori. from Greymouth. 12.40 p.m.; Queen Eleanor from Auckland. 7.55 p.m. Sailed: Wingatui. for Lyttelton, 4.30 p.m.; Kamo, for Napier. -6 p.m. Wellington. May 10.—Arrived: Maunganui. from Sydney, 11.30 a.m. Wellington, May 11.—Arrived: Port Denlson, <.3O a.m., from Lyttelton. Lyttelton. May o.—Sailed : Port Denison for Wellington. 4.05 p.m. Lyttelton. May 10.—Arrived: Wahlne from Wellington, 6.45 a.m. Dunedin. May 9.—Arrived: Port Darwin. from Wellington. OVERSEAS. Sydney. May B.—Sailed: WaikouaitL for Sydney. May 10.—Arrived: Ullmaroa, from Wellington, 4 a.m. London. May 9.—Arrived: Euripides, from Australia. Southampton. May 9.—Arrived: Hobson's Bay, from Australia. , WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wire less stations to-night:— Auckland.—Tofua. Matra, Canadian Britisher, Wairuna. Hinemoa. Kartigi. Papa mil, Poolta. Kaiwarra. Marama. Australind Aoranjrf, Kaponga. Waipahi, Sussex. Chatham Islands.—Tainui. Wellington.—Arahura. Ngalo, Maori. Wahine. Tamahine. Omana. Kaiapoi, Middlesex, Tahiti. Petricola. Northumberland. Cumberland. Hertford. Rotorua, Hurunui Kauri, West Carmona, Falsterbo, Foreric Port Curtis. Awarua.—Norfolk. Walkoualtl.