SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3080, 10 May 1917, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

PJIASBS.OP TUB MOOA , . MAY. May. Hr. m. Full moon 7 2 13 p.m. last Quarter 14 1 18 p.m. New moou 21 0 17 p.m. First quarter 29 11 3 a.m. MOON. " Moon rises to-day, 7.9 p.m.; sets, 11.5 a.m. Friday. TIDE. To-day, 6io a.m.; 7.19 p.m. To-morrow, 7.44 a.m.; 8.11 p.m. SUN. Buu rises 10-cay, 6.45 a.m.; sets. 4.48 p.m. ARRIVALS. WEDNESDAY. HAY 9. WAIMEA, 6.8. (1.50 a.m.), 454 tons, Graham, front Taraliohc. NGAHERE. s.s. (2.60 p.m.). 1090 tons, Dillner, from Greymouth. KAJTOA, s.s. (6.4S a.m.), 305 tons. Wild- ' man, from Nelson. MARABOA, ».n. (8.40 a.m.), 2598 tons, Mawson, from Lyttolton. OORINNA. B.s. (11.15 a.m.), 1271 tons, Eldera, from NeT Plymouth. JOHN, f.s. (11.15 a.m.), J42 tons, Robertson, from Wanganui. KENNEDY, 6.8. (3.10 p.m.), 226 tons, Henry, from Waitfl.pu. OPAWA, s.s. {O.JO a.m.l, 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. WAKATU, s.s. (8 p.m.), 167 tone, Wills, from Foxton. DEPARTURES. ■WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. KUROW, s.s. (1 a.m.), 2581 tons. Apple, yard, for Tinsa.ru. MAPOUB.IKA. b.s. (1255 p.m.), IM3 tons, Kewell, for Pi<tton and Neleon. MAUAEOA. b.s. (7.5.3 p.m.). 2593 tons, Maweon, for r ;ytitlto7:. PaEfiengern: Saloon—Miateg Toswell, Carsrfll, Merinna, Grace, Deani&ton, M'OahoA Nlven, Oheyrie, Inglis. Grotte-r. Bartletl. Fuller. Maca-uley, Novi-Uin, Branton, O'fihea., Lattery, M'Hugh, Lattery, Foster, Roberts, K*ld, Fleming, Dingwald, Robinson, Jlesdamcs Williams, Saunders, Curlett, Pemberton, Ourlett, Laroombe. Palmer, Purvis, Stafforoe and ,Z childron, Bauno, M'Fariano, JltUer, Ellis . and child, M'Namara, Rossbaok, LainK, Bpyes, Taylor, Kane, MTtao, Thompson and 2 children. Murray, Mobray, Rodgers, EeynoMs, O'.Sheo., M'Dugh, Macgee, lij-lian, Duncan. Hiokman, Betd, Moyes, Pajliser, Hawke, M'Callum, Lady Deniiieton, Sister Margaret, Mother Gabriel and, Gietern (4),. Sir John Denuieton, Messrs. it'Laxen, Woblere, Williams, Fitzgerald, Niohol, Cross, M'Dnff, Ha.wkc. M'Oullum, Bills, M'Namn.ra, Miller, M'Farlane, Lavin, Arnold, Jesaop, Boyes, Malcolm, Scales. Sheond, Hossback (2), Hard-wick-Smith, Laing, SeShourne, Greyton, Ollivoc Jackson, Fleming, Holmes, Potts, Palmer, ■Reynolds, flim, Cormplty, EoberU Bon, Fuller, Horman. Gordon, Wise, KminiiT. Sim, Alexander, Klngebeer, Keys, Young, Lavenstoin, Mantaun, M'Kee, Helom. Robertson, Saro, Becker, Brierly, Horton, Capt. Whitley, Rsts. Lynoh and Matheson, Serirt.-Major Wlieeler. Trooper Lylian. KAITOA, s.s. (5.5 p.m.), 305 lonsr-Wild-man, for Nelson. .ttAWEBA, 6.e. (5.45 p.m.), ISB tons, Gibson, for Patea. BOSAMONB, s.s. (10 p.m.), 721 tons, Stewart, for New Plymouth.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Nikau, Motucke, Nelson, Jla.y 10. Patoena, Lrtlelton, May 10. Inveroargill, Waneanui, May 10. Kapuni, Patea, 'May 10. I Defender. Hokitika, May 10 Mapourikiv, Nelson, Picton, Hay 10. Kamona, Wcstport, May 10. Tβ Anau, Anok!and, Jtay 11. OpaTra,.Blenheim, May 11. Kaitoe, Nelaoii, May 11. Mararoa, Lyttelton, May 11. : Kini.- Dunedin, Lyttelton, Ma.y 11. Blenheim, Waitara, May. 11. Enwera., Patea, May 11. .• Awahou, Foxton, May 11. Amokura, Kormadecß, via, porte, itay 11. Hogiilus, May 12. Ngatoro, Portland Island, via. ports. May 12. Kapiti. TVaneanui, May 12. \ Eipple, Akitio, Gishorae, Napier, MaV W. Tarawera, Dunedin, Lyttelton, May 14. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. ' Wakatu. Kaikoura. lyttelton. May 10. InvcrcarEill, Wanganni, May 10. Corinna, Tiraaru. Oamaru, May 10 . Patecna, Jjyttolton, May 10. ■Nikau, Neleon, Motueka, Hay 10. , John, Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, May 10. Kapiti, Wanjanui, May 10. Kennedy, Puponga, May 10. Opawa, Blenheim, May 11. Hawora, Patoa. May 11. Kapuni, Patoa, May 11. lilonhoim, Blenheim, May 11. Kaitoa, Nelson, Motueka., May 11. Mapourika, Picton, Nelson, May 11. Defender, Weet, Coast, May 11. Aivnhou. Voxton, May 11. Wairau, Blenheim, May 11. ■Regulus, Nelson, TTest Coast, May IS. Tar-awers,, Na,plcr, Gisborno, Auckland, May 12. Blenheim, Hnvelock, Pelorus Sounds. May 15. ■ ■ Eipplo, Napier, Qisborne, Akitio, May 15.

BY TELEOKAPH. COASTAL. WEDNESDAY, MAT 0. AUCKLAND. 6ailed.-Te Anau (6.10 p.m.), for Wellington. ONEHTJNGA. Arrived—Rarawa (9 a.m.), from New Plymouth. NAPIER. Arrivefl.-Karu (9.5 a.m.), from Wellington; WANGAKUI. Arrived—l»vercargiil (8.40 a.m.), from Wellington. PATBA. Arrived.-Kapuni (9.40 a.m.), from Wellington. . FOXTON. Arrived—Awahou (11.10 a.m.), from Wellington. ' ' FIOTON. Arrived.-Jlsipourika (6 p.m.). from Wellington. NELSON. Sailed.—Nikau (7.10 p.m.), for Wellington. QRBYM.OUTH. Arrived.-Kahika (1.15 p.m.), from Wellington. LYTTELTON. Arrived.—Orepukt (12.45 p.m.), and Tarawere. (3.35 p.m.), both from Wellington. Sailed— Pateena (6.40 p.m.), for Wellington. OAJCAB.TJ. Sailed.—Kini (6.5 p.m.), for Wellington. BLUFF. Arrived.—Hinemoa (5.45 p.m.), from Puysegur Point. ' MAOEI NOT RESUMING. The Union Company advised yesterday that the Jerry steamer Maori would not commence running in the Wellingtonlyttolton service to-morrow as wae originally intended, and sue may liot even commence running next week. WAB BONUS TO MASTERS AND MATES. As an expression of their Rood feeling towards- the masters and matos of all 6teamers under 600 tons register, the Shipowners' Federation ha.3 decided to grant them an all-round war bonus of £& per month. The bonus is to be paid as from,Harch 1 last, so that at the end of this month those masters and mates affected will have an additional' S$ to draw with, their wagee. ■ Tho existing agreement dates from August 22,1915, and waa to expire on August 2 next. . AccordIng to the above terms thie agreement will continuo in operation until tho termination of the war. ThoEO who -will benefit by the above will be the masters and mates of all the vessels owned by Anchor Shipping and Foundry 00. of Nelson, Oanterbury Shipping Co., Ohotham Island Fishing Co., Johnston and Co., Karsmoa Steamship 00., Levin and Co., Jliohardson <md Co., South Taranaki Co.. WVUingbon-Wenganui Steam Packet Co., and thfl steamers Opawa, Wairau. Wootton John. Tainui, Opouri. Orepuki, Waver-, ley Defender, and two or three others.

WKSTPOET HAHBOUR itEffUBNS. The Wertport Harbour Board returns for tho month ol April show that the coal exports wcro:—Westport Coal Company, Ltd 10,688 tons of coal, and 64 tons of <:oko; WestportrStockton Qonl 00., Ltd.. 2608 tons o! .cool; OonJ Greek Mining Party, 152 tons coal; a total of 13,502 tons. Tho esport of timber was 174,218 'superficial feet Durinff tho month 54 steamers, reprosontinj 16,276 lone, entered the. »ort, and 31 steamere. representing 13.67S lons, loft the port. Tho depth hi the 'rlyer (it mean M»h water wae 26 feet 5 inches, and at tho bar 26 foot 8 inoho's. The rainfall for tho month, wae 5.84 inches. ■ A. NEW SCHOONER. The new auxiliary schooner Toreore, which ha-B been built for A. B. Donalds, Ltd., by Messrs. W. H. Brown and Sons, Auckland in expeot«d to l>o out of the builders' h aside this week. The yostel is fitlfd ttitl tiro polo masts, the nmin-mast being 91ft,, and tho foremast 86ft. from truck to Keelson Tho main-boom is 45ft. and the foreboom 28ft. loos. Tho cabin aft contains three rooms—a. trade room, h, capttLin't room and an engineer's room: The onstine-rooDi is ltacd throuKliout with Rsbostoe and zino, for firo prevention and for ktMSpintr tho fumes out of the ca-bin and hold. Tho vessel has two hatches. The forecastle has accomodation for four men. Tho tosscl is diagoninJ-huil!,, of Ihreo skins,-the outer planking l>ransj 2ijn. thick and the two inner slrim* each ljin. thick. Tiesc are strcngthenod by stringCTe 12in by 3.tfn., bolkd to tho Bidoe. On tho bottom of tho hold is 9in. of Eolid concrete, woiffhing 15 tons, a«ttue as P«d ballnst. Tho dimensions of the tosspl ere —Length, 100 ft.; beam, 23ft.; depth of hold. Bft. 6in.: and loadod draught, sft. tin The tosiiel will have her sails hmt, and FO on a trial trip ono da.y this m«k.

ircss-TABr.E gossip. The name of Iv J. ITales, chief officer, was amongst thoso drawn in tlic last ballot. Oaptnin Hales lias now boon in the Navy for n. year or so, and a. letter from .him recently iniblishcd in Tin-: Dojhnioh stated that «t the time or writiiic ho was in charge of a fleet of "net drifters." ■ „,•„••, Mr \V Deilcy. mate of the Himrtangi, has comn ashore, and has been replaced ■by Mr. C.-Oroiifiher. Air. Chas. JLnrttlon has joined Hie Kuroiv as purser. T!io John loaves to-day for Tiraaru, Oamarii, and Duncdin. Whether she will call firefc at, Timaru or Dunedin -was not deftnito yesterday. Tho Kamona did not get away from Wcstport on Tuesday as was expected, but. was to have left Ihe southern port «t 11 p.m. yesterday. Bho is duo to-day with a full wii'BO of coal. Tho Blenheim is duo to-morrow from Waitara. film may leave here to-morrow on «. trip to Blenheim, a port she has not visited for some considerable.time. It is expected that the Queen of tho South will comraenco running in the Wel-UnKton-Foxton tradocariy next week.