SHIPPING NEWS Visiting ship one of last of type

Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33092, 6 December 1972, Page 12

SHIPPING NEWS Visiting ship one of last of type

Th* lmmacui»t» IIJM-ten twin-*cr*w Port Auckland, which It dltchirflln, »rfti«h ••noral cargo at Cashln Quay, K no gtrangtr to Lyttalton. This attractive refrigerated cargo liner, which has accommodation for 12 passengers, is nearly 23 years old and shares with her sister, the Port Brisbane, which visited Lyttelton last month, a rare distinction —they are the last of their type, . The Port Auckland—a produet of Hawthorn, Leslie and Company, Ltd, of Newcastle-on-Tyne and the Port Brisbane, from the yard of Swan, Hunter and Wigham, Richardson, Ltd, opposite, represent for their class, the finest in British shipbuilding and engineering. When they came into rcrvice nearly a quarter of a century ago, they arrested the attention of shiplovers because of their •triking design. According to Captain J. M. Read, of Wellington, who is temporarily relieving as master of the Port Auckland, the ship reeks of character. Modern vessels might be more sophisticated, he said, but the craftsmanship which had been put into vessels such ae the Port Auckland, was only too evident. Even today, the Port Auckland Is capable of Hi knots and she is one of nine vessels left in the rapidlv-shrinking, but once-large Port Line fleet, a subsidiary of the Cunard group. She not only represents one of the last of the conventional style of cargopassenger liners in the company, but with the Port Brisbane recalls a dying era. An unusual request comes from Mr and Mrs 3. 3 ones, of Westport, who have recently retired from business, but not necessarily from activity. Mr Jones is 60. This couple, who sav thev have been reading in "The Press” shipping news of married couples serving aboard ship, say they would like to have a working holiday at sea if it is possible It can be done. They believe that such Information could be useful to other people and they made a special vl»lt to “The Press” Office at Lyttelton yesterday befcre returning to Westport. Briefly, it does happen quite frequently at Lyttelton, or elsewhere, that a New Zealander—male or female —may get a billet aboard a British or foreign ship, but this can be frustrating, although not impossible. For people like Mr and Mrs Jones, the best thing to do is to pay for trips to Europe, by air or sea. Mr and Mrs Jones do not wish to fly, so they can travel by British or foreign liner —now growing fee—or cargo vessel with limited passenger accommodation, notably of the Blue Star Line or Port Line. The next move would be to go to Scandinavia—preferably Norway. Scandinavian vessels employ thousands of women. Married couples are. not unfamiliar aboard ships calling at Lyttelton. In Norway, opportunities for people like Mr and Mrs Jones would be far greater. This solid advice comes from a New Zealand girl serving in the Norwegian Merchant Service. Vessels of the Wilhelmsen Line (Norwegian) regularly call at Lyttelton. The address may be obtained from Kinsey and <~ompanv, Ltd, the local agents. But best of an, a visit to Oslo would open many other avenues, as others have found. « • • ARRIVAL* Rangatira (6-34 Affl.), 9387, Capt. J. D. Cleaver, Wellington (tLS.S). Zaida (7-5 Am.), oom, capt. H C. Walker, Wellington (P and O (N.Z.), Ltd). DEPARTURES

Holmburn <1.14 a.m), Ms, I. Shealee, Onehunga Rangatira 9.50 a.m.), MET, Capt. J. D Cleaver, Wellington (U.S.S.). (Daylight).

Argos (8.17 p.m ), 10,006, Capt. G. Agelidis, Sydney (U.S.S.). Huntingdon (7.56 pm.), 11,281, Capt. A. B. Stalker, Wellington (P and O) (N.Z.), Ltd). EXPECTED ARRIVAL* Rangatira, Wellington, today. Wanaka, Dunedin, today. Leuve Lloyd, Napier, today. Tarawera, Melbourne, today. Holmdale, Dunedin, Dec. f. Rangatira, Wellington, Dec. 7 Japan kimu? Wellington, Dec. 8. Wenchow. Auckland, Dec. 9, Jelunga, Timaru, Dec. 10. Hawea, Sydney, Dec. 10. Melsel Maru, Bluff, Dec. 10, Podgora, Asia, Dec. 10. Teesta, Wellington. Dec. 13. Hawea, Dunedin, Doo. 14. Cape Sable. Christmas Island, Dee. 14. WelUngton Mar, Wallington, Dec. Holmdale, Chatham Islands, Dec. 18. Canterbury Star, Auckland, Dec. 18. Haparangl. Wellington, Dec. 19. Torrens, Wellington, Dec. 21. Hauraki. Wellington, Dec. 21. Belita, Ocean Island, Dec. 22. Maheno. Wellington, Dec. 22. Straat Colombo, Napier, Dec. 22. Straat Clement, Napier, Dec. 22. Kanto Maru, Auckland, Dec. 23. Havana Maru, Wellington, Dec. Straat Clarence, Auckland, Dec. 24. Neder Rijn. Wellington. Dec. 24. U.S.C.G.C. Burton Island, U.S.A., Dec. 24. Marko Marulie, Auckland, Dec. Cedric. South America, Jan. f. Kashinaa Maru* Christmas Island, Jan. 5. ■ . Tongariro, Wellington, Jan. 5. U.SSJ.S. Mirfak, Davlsville, Jan. 3. PROJECTED DEPARTURES Icenlc. Dunedin, today. Port Auckland, Dunedin, today. Zaida, Tauranga, today. HoimleA Wellington, today. Matuahlma Maru, New Plymouth, today. Parera, Oamaru, today. Rangatira, Wellington. Dec. 7. Tarawera, Auckland, Dec. 7. Leuve Lloyd, Timaru. Dec. 7. Holmdale. ChathMns, Dec. 8. Japan Rimu, Dunedin. Dee. IL Wenchow, Tauranga. Dee. 11. Hawea, Dunedin. Dec. 12. Podgora, Dunedin. Dec. 12. Melsel Maru. Napier, DOC. 13. Teesta, Napier, Dec. 14. Jelunga, Napier. Dec. 16. Cape Sable, Bluff, Dec. 19. Canterbury Star, Bluff, Dec. 20. Wellington Star, Hull, Dec. 20. Haparangl. Port Chalmers, Dec. Haurakl, Timaru, Dec. 22. Maheno, Sydney, Dec. 22 Kanto Maru, —, Dee. 28. Straat Colombo, Tauranga, Dec. straat' Clement, Dunedin, Dec. 23. Straat Clarence, Tauranga, Dee. Marko Marulie. Dunedin, Dee. 29. Havana Maru. Dunedin. Dee. 30. Neder Rijn. Timaru. Dec. 30. U.S.C G.C. Burton Island, Antarctica, Jan. 1. Tongariro. —. Jan. 6. U.BAI.S. Mirfak, Antarctica, Jan. 9. Taupo, —, Jan. 13. VESSELS IN PORT Port Auckland. No. 1 Cashln Quay. Matushima Maru. G.P.E. Parera, No. 1 B.W. Iconic. Na 3 West. Zaida, No. 4 East.