SHIPPING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 208, 3 September 1927, Page 4

SHIPPING NEWS.

MAHENO IN PORT. SOMERSET DUE TO-MORROW. With passengers, mall ana cargo, the Maheno arrived at Auckland from Svdnev this morning. She is to sail on her return trip at 4 p.m. on Mondav. The American steamer West Islip* from Pacific coast ports, also arrived this morning. To-morrow the Somerset is due from Liverpool, and on Monday the expected arrivals include the Ocean Transport from Texas, the Canadian Prospector from the South, and the Tofua from Suva. ARRIVALS.—YESTERDAY. Gunbar, from East Coast, 6 p.m. Elsie Mary, from Coast. 6.20 p.m. Cambridge, from Tokomaru Bar, 5.30 p.m. Hikurangi, from Whangarei, 10.25 p.m. Wakakura (minesweeper), from Hauraki Gulf. 7 p.m. THIS DAY. West Islip, from San Pedro, 4.55 a.n». Claymore, from Whangarei. 7.23 a.m. Apanui, from Gt. Barrier. 6.55 a.m. Maheno, from Sydney, 11.:® a.m. Passengers:—Saloon: Misses Nanfield, Mesdames Whyte, and Harrison, Messrs. Harrison Porter. Midgley. Malcolm, MacDougall Potter, Irving (2), Willis, and forty-seven third-class. DEPARTURES—YESTERDAY. Canopus, for Westport, 1.20 p.m. Matangi, for Tauranga, 7.10 p.m. THIS DAY. Paroto, for Coast, 12.20 p.m. Apanui, for Houhora, 12.20 p.m. NORTHERN COMPANY'S MOVEMENTS. Projected Departures. To-morrow. — Omana, for Surfdale Ostend and Omiha, 9.45 a.m.; Taniwha' for Paeroa, 3.30 p.m.; Claymore, for Whangarei, 10 p.m. Monday.—Rangitoto, for Thames, 8.30 a.m.; Omana, for Brown's Bay, Arkle's Bay, Manly, Deep Creek and Silverdale. 7 a.m. Expected Arrivals. To-day.—Rangitoto, from Thames, 3 p.m.; I Hauiti, from Coromandel, 3 p.m.; Kawau, from Waiwera, Mahurangi and Warkworth, 3.30 p.m. To-morrow.—Matangi, from Tauranga, 7 a.m.; Ngatiawa, from Hokianga, 6 a.m.; Walpu, from Surfdale, Awaroa Bay, Orapiu and Cowes Bay. 6.3u p.m.; Omana, from Ostend and Omiha, 7 p.m. VESSELS IN PORT. H.M.s. Diomede, in Dock (Admiralty Dept) H.M.s.. Wakakura, at Devonport (Admiralty Dept.). Wainui, in Stream (Union S.S. Co.). Kamona, North Wall (Union S.S. Co.). Southern Cross, Queen's Wharf (Board of Missions). Nucula (tanker), Sheerlegs Wharf (Admiralty Dept.). Maheno, Central Wharf (Union S.S. Co) Whangape, King's Wharf (Union S.S. Co.). Pakeha, Prince's Wiarf (L. D. Nathan). Gunbar, Central Wharf (Spedding, Ltd.) Kaitoke, in stream (Union S.S. Co.). West Islip, Prince s Wharf (Henderson and Macfarlane).

Cambridge, Queen's Wharf (Federal Co.). VESSELS EXPECTED AT AUCKLAXD. Somerset, Liverpool, September 4. Ocean Transport, Texas, September 5. Canadian-Prospector, South t loads). Sentember 5. Tofua, Suva, September 5. Canadian ChaUenger, Montreal, Sept. 7. Schouwen, Montreal, September 7. Sussex, Calcutta, September 8. Treworlas, Xew York, September 9. Antinous, Ocean Island, September 9. El Clevro, Singapore, September 11. Ruahine, South (loads), September 12. Kent, Liverpool, September 13. Port Hunter, South (loads), September 14. Port Caroline, South (loads), September 14 Golden Sea, Texas, September 15. City of Batavia, Xew York, September 15. Middlesex, London, via South, Sept. 17. Epsom. Juan de Nova, via South, Sept. 22. Westmoreland, South (loads), September 24. Mataroa, London, September 24. Kia Ora. Liverpool, September 28. AthoU, New York, October 3. Canadian Scottish, Montreal, October 7 Botorua, London, October 8. Baron Belhaven, Iquique, to sail. West Xivaria, Los Angeles, October 9. Ribera, Montreal, October 10. Northumberland. Liverpool, October H.M.s. Laburnum, Fiji, October 16. H.M.S. Veronica. Fiji, October 24. Cumberland, Liverpool, October 24. UNION CO.'S STEAMERS. The Kurow was unable to complete cargo operations yesterday, but was to Mil early this afternon for Wellington. Lyttelton, Dunedin and BluC. The Wlngatul left Lyttelton at 3.30 p.m. yesterday for Auckland, via Wellington and Plcton. After discharge at this port she Is to return to Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Tlmaru, .sailing towards the end of next week. The Waipiata left Tlmaru at 11.30 a.m. yesterday for Wellington and Auckland She is expected to sail on Wednesday for Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Oamaru and Tlmaru (Prince's wharf). The Walmea left Napier at 6 p.m. yesterday for Auckland. On arrival to-morrow morning she will berth at the King's wharf She is to sail on her return trip to Gisborne and Xapier at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The Waipori is expected to leave Napier on Monday for Auckland. After discharge she is to go to Portland, Xew Plymouth and Greymouth. TRANS PACIFIC MAIL SERVICES. Aorangi left Sydney August 25 for Vancouver, via Auckland, Suva, and Honolulu; due_ Vancouver September 16. Niagara left Vancouver August 24, for Sydney, via Honolulu, Suva, and Auckland; due Auckland, September 12; leaves Auckland 10 p.m. September 12. Makura, at San Francisco; leaves 'Frisco September 7 for Wellington and Svdney. via Papeete and Rarotonga. Due Wellington September 26. Tahiti, at Sydney; leaves Sydnev September 8 for San Francisco, via Wellington, Rarotonga and Papeete; leaves Wellington September 13; due 'Frisco September 30. INTERCOLONIAL STEAMERS. TJlimaroa left Sydney September 2; arrives Auckland September 6; leaves Auckland September 9: arrive* Sydney September 12. Marama left Wellington September 2; arrives Sydney September 6; leaves Sydney September 9; arrives Auckland September 13; leaves Auckland September 16 ; arrives Sydney September 20. Maheno, at Auckland; leaves Auckland 4 p.m. September 5; arrives Sydney September 9. Manuka, at Wellington; leaves Wellington for Melbourne direct, 3 p.m. to-day. The Here Uno Is on the slip for overhauL The minesweeper Wakakura returned from the HauraU Gulf last evening. The four-master auxiliary schooner Margaret W. left Port Stephens yesterday with a cargo of poles for Kopu. The Canopus was dispatched from- Westport yesterday afternoon. She is to load another coal cargo for Auckland. The Gunbar, which arrived from the East Coast last night, is expected to sail for Gisborne at 6 p.m. to-day. She is at the Central wharf. The small steamer Rotokobu arrived this morning from Paeroa in tow of the Taniwha. She is to undergo overhauL The Richardson steamer Awahou is expected to arrive from the East Coast about mid-day to-morrow. She is to load at the Kings wharf for Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru _and Gisborne, sailing at 5 p.m. on IQCBQAJ. «- T h l_ N i > . C .° advise that the Otlmal is to be dispatched for Kutarere and Opotiki f. ,i .Tuesday. Cargo will be received on Monday, and up till 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The Motn is to sail for Wh&katane at noon on Tuesday Cargo will be received on Monday and until 11 a.m. on THE PORT HARDY. bj cable states that the CommonW.VrW "l! ( „P omi ?, lo J n J* ine steamer Port i tom Auckland on T York, Boston and London, arrived at London on Thursday. NIAGARA LEFT HONOLULU. . 5 n « r 5 nte Vancouver to Auckland and Sydney, the Union Company's B.M a Niagara left Honolulu on Wednesday. The I liner is due here on September 12, and is to leave here for Sydney at 10 njn. the I same day. " r

TAHITI AT SYDNEY. I The R-M.s. Tahiti arrived at Sydney, via I ports, this morning. She is dne to leave Sydney on Thursday nest and Wellington I on Tuesday, September 13 for San Francisco, via Island ports. MATAKANA HOME. A cable from London reports the arrival there on Thursday of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Co.'s steamer Matakana. from Dunedin. The vessel cleared Dunedin on July 20. THE OCEAN TRANSPORT. To R. Millar and Company's agency, the steamer Ocean Transport is expected to arrive at Auckland from Texas on Monday. Her sulphur cargo will be unloaded at the King's wharf. SOMERSET TO-MORROW. Bringing general cargo from Liverpool, the Federal Line steamer Somerset is expected to arrive at Auckland at day-break to-morrow, she will berth at the Queen's I wharf. The Somerset's other ports of discharge are Wellington, Lytteltpn, Dunedin and Bluff. TOFUA'S BERTH From the Western Pacific Islands, the steamer Tofua is expected to arrive at Auckland on Monday. Up till mid-day today she had not reported the exact time of her arrival. The Tofua has been allotted a berth at the Prince's wharf. AORANGI AT SUVA. Bound from Sydney and Auckland to Vancouver, the Union Co.'s R.M.m.s. Aorangi arrived at Suva yesterday morning, and was to leave there in continuation of her voyage yesterday afternoon. She Is I due at Vancouver on September 16. THE ROTORUA. The New Zealand Shipping Company's liner Rotorna left London on Thursday for Southampton to embark passengers for New Zealand. She was to leave Southampton yesterday for Auckland, where she is due on October S. Hence she is to go to Wel- : lington to complete discharge. CAMBRIDGE LOADING. I An arrival at Auckland late yesterday afternoon was the Federal Line steamer •Cambridge, from Tokomaru Bay. This vessel, which is completing her cargo at the Queen s wharf, is expected to sail on Tuesday for New York, London and West Coast of United Kingdom ports. THE MAHENO. Four days behind schedule as the result of crew trouble, the steamer Maheno arrived at Auckland from Sydney this morning and berthed early this afternoon at the Central wharf. Her trip was uneventful. The Union Co. announce that the steamer is to sail on her return trip at 4 p.m. on Monday. CANADIAN PROSPECTOR ON MONDAY. For Auckland, where she Is to fill up for New York. Boston and Montreal. the Canadian Government steamer. Canadian Prospector left Wellington last evening She is due here at day break on Mondav and will berth at the King's wharf. it ing dispatch her on Tuesday mornULIMAROA LEFT SYDNEY. Cabled advice reports the departure from Sydney early yesterday afternoon of the inlii i I? r Co 8 steamer Ulimaroa. for Auckland. The vessel is bringing 240 nastL D ?- ( , i<Jltion to mall and general cargo. The Ulimaroa is due to arrive here about 7 a.m. on Tuesday. She is to sail on her return trip at 11 a.m. on Friday. WEST ISLIP ARRIVED. Loaded with timber, case oil. and general cargo, the American-Australia-Orient Line steamer West Islip arrived at Auckland from the Pacific Coast this morning and her dischar Pe at the Princes TeS £ el ,ocded her cargo at San Francisco. Vancouver. Seattle. Grav's Sn r <!? U « E ure , ha - a ll * l Angeles, and sailed finally for Auckland on August 7 Fne weather was experienced for the greater part of the trip, but three days from this P 2? st / on * south-west winds and rough and unfavourable conditions then continued Shi »»£ » o tt*"JT he est Isli P ls expected to Wednesday next for Wellington Plymouth'. Dnnedin ' Bluff - and New

If "en retains command of , an d has with him the following officers First. Mr. F. N Trounesecond. Mr. H. Brown : third. Mr. J Be rendsen : wireless operator. Mr. D. C. Walker • chief engineer. Mr. L, A. Gender * first assistant, Mr. C. A. Minich. second Mr H Rustad : third. Mr. T. W. Walsh "chief steward, Mr. C. McFarland.