U.S. Cargo For Antarctic
Nearly 800 tons of cargo, mainly equipment and replacements, is being discharged at Lyttelton for eventual delivery to the Antarct.c. It is out of the United States Line's passengerfi'ughter. Pioneer Reef, an f 57-ton steamer commanded by Optain E. V. Williams. The Pioneer Reef, which left Davisville. United States, o December 23. three days before a waterfront strike, is bound for Brisbane and. after discharge of cargo, will sail from Lyttelton on Tuesday or Wednesday. There are four passengers aboard—a retired English couple, and two Dalmatian all bound for Australia. Vessels of this line, which also owns the great 51968-ton trans-Atlantic liner. United States, maintain a regular Pacific trade between the United States and Australia. During the season of Antarctic operations they sometimes make calls at Lyttelton.
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30035, 21 January 1963, Page 13
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