SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 23, 22 October 1917, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

PEASES OF THE MOON. OCTOBER. Day. Hr. m. Full moon 1 8 1 a.m. Last Quarter 8 '44 a -m. New moon *6 2 11 p.m. Piret quarter 24 Z « a,.m. Full moon 30 549 p.m. MOON. Moon rises to-dny, 8.51 a.m.; sets, 0.35 a.m. to-morrow. TIDB. To-day. 8.53 a.m.; 9.10 p.m. To-morrow, 9.40 a.m.; 10.4 p.m. SON. Sun vises to-day. 4.55 a.m.; sels, 6.19 p.m. ARRIVALS. SATUEDAY, OCTOBER 20. HAHABOA, s.s. (7.5 a.m.). 2598 tons. Cameron, from Lyttelton. KOHATA, s.s. (10.40 a.m.), 1994 tons, ll^.^lSp-).s6f t »adfor4 Ir wiraS U B Ul e . (lit p.n.o. 3022 tons, Kell. from Auokland, via ports. MAGIC, aux. scow (J. 55 p.m.), 82 tons, Johaneen, from Blenheim. PATEENA, s.s. (9.55 p.m.). 1212 tons, Irwin from Nelson and Victon. Passengers: Saloon-Misses Elliott, Spear, Sutherland, Morton Askew, Saul. Healcy, Yorey, Qreeorv, Smith, Vercoe, Oarnbam, Smith, Parpnne Finlay, Loughnan, Gamble. Thompon 'Goulier, M-Lean, itodames Gunn and two children. Spear, Gardner, Burton, Boynahan, Hall, Chambers and child, O'Donnell and boy, BaUey, Har ey. Saul, Hood and infant, Prebble Haigh, Oon.way Young, Jaspers, Wilson, Trlnder, Messrs. Cunningham, Bryce, Emms. Mojmahan, Gunn, Head. Henderson, Sutherland, Oannmston, Liddell, Martin, Kirk Collman BeoV Fletcher, M'Kenzie, Patterson, Hall, (TConoor, Bansey, Weybonrne, Hunt, Bush. Eathbone, Delaney. Coleman, btevens Hafler, Anderson (2), Revel 1. Butler, East. Brighton, Notrto, Dick, Bailey. Harvfooi Mortenson, Harley, Dick. Ookor. Barrett, Jackson. Nairfl, Jleid. Malthows. Smith, Thomas, Thompson, Nicholas, luller Nairn. O'Noill, Hood, Conway. MontLoiori" Jaspers (2). Hcrlund, Frauktott (2), Thompson; 16 steerage.

SUNDAY, ■ OCTOBER 21. KAMONA; B.S. (3.15 a.m.), 1425 tons, Scott, ff MAOW Bt B.f (7.55 p.mO. 3412 torn. Man- ™ tona, O«en, fr SGAH e E W M. , -Tr( t 6 h - p .m.), 1550 ton s . DQI- -, 6 . (6.45 HO ton.. Sewoll from West Coast and Nelson. Pasnnvln: Saloon-Misses Clark (2i, Stercnß, Neill, Blair. Mesdamen Hogan, Jones, Aitken, Shorifl. Brown niii chiW, Wevens, Jones,' Hill. Oompton. Haelinm. Meesre. Ooutta, Taneey, Perry, Laurie. Jones, Hill, Brown, Swan, M'Elwee, Warren; S steerage.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22. ROSAMOND, B.s. (1.20 a.m.), 721 tons, Kankino, from Greymouth . DEPARTURES. SATURDAY, OOTOBEE 20. BKEEZE, b.b. '(5.45 a.m.), 553 tons, Braida.m.!, 805 tons, Hooper, E.N.K., for Cook Strait and Nelson. NGAKUTA, s.e. (3.20 P.m.), 1&0 tone, Eowell, for Lyttclton and Dunedin. KINI. B.a. (6.40 p.m.), 1122 tons, Platts, (7.50 p.m.), 8598 tons. Oameron,' for Lyttelton. Passengers: SaloonMlßses Kilian, French. Burton. Foy.Grant, Taylor, Smith, Brennan, Smith, Thome, Smith (2), Mosdames Buckley, Graiam, Slnolftir, Mcddlngs, Whelch, M'taohern, Norton and child, Stock, Smith, Lambert, Blacko and child. M'Eachern peers. Blacke. Quake, White, Hunt, Watt, Wilson, M'Kay. Mason, Hawes. O'Oonnell, Grant, Sellers, Wllinan, FracncH, Mason, Duncan, Oqates, Buckley, Martin, Hercue, Koßie, Barclay, Nancarrow, Martin, Cawley M'Eachern,. Wheloh.' M'Cullock, Graham, Buokley, Sir John Denniston. Dr. M'Kinnon, Wout. Thorn, Lieut. Holderness,. Pto. Featon, Gunner Anthony. HIMITANGI, s.s. (10.50 p.m.), 333 tons, Thompson, for Lyttelton. WIMMEEA, s.e. (11.50 P.M.). Mi tons, Kell, for ■ Dunedin.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21. OAIiM.. b.B. (0.45 a.m.), 981 tons. liadford, for Blufl.

EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Rosamond, Qreymouth, October 22. K4mo, Greymouth, October 22. Tarawera, Auckland, October 22. Ifararoa, Ijyttelton, Ootobor 23. Pateena, Nclaon, Picton, Oct. 23. Baden Powell, Lyttelton, October H. Maori. Lyttolton, October 24. Hiinitangi, Lyttelton, October 24. Amokura, Cook Strait, October 24. ltexuius, Nelson. October 24. Monowai, Auckland, via ports, Oct. 25. Oorinna. New Plymouth. October 25. Hula, New Plymouth, October 26.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Palccna, Picton, Nelßon, October 22 Maori, liyttcUon. October 22. Tarawera, Dunedin, October 23. Komata, Weetport, October 23. Kuitt, Wanganui, Kew Plymouth, Oct. I*. ■ 'Rosamond, Now Plymouth, October 23. Mapourika. Nelson, West Coast, Oct. 23. Mararoa, Lyttelton, October 23. Magic, Sandy Bay, October 23. Baden Powell, Lyttolton, Oct. 24. Kcgulus, Nelson, West Coast, Oct. 24. Oorinna, southern porta, October y. Karaona, Auckland. October 26. ~ Bγ TELEdUAPH. COASTAL. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21). AUCKLAND. Sailcd.-Arahura (12.20 p.m.), for Gisbornej Tarawera (3 p.m.), for Wellington. GISBOBNE. Sailed.—Monowai [8 p.m.), for Auckland. NA.PIEK. S.iildd.-Ngahere (3.40 p.m.). for Wellieslon.

WANCUITUI. Arrived.—Breeze (10.50 p.m.), from Wellington. WESTI'OET. Arrived.—Alapourika (5.25 p.m.), from Grcjmouth. GREYMOUTH. Sailed—Rosamond (U. 30 a.m.), Tor Wellington. Arrived.—Kahika (10,30 p.m.), from Timaru. LITTELTON. Arrtvwl.-Karamii (1 p.m.). from Greyniouth. BI.TIFP. Sailed.-Te.An&u (midnight), for Napier. SUND.AY, OOTOBEK 21. GIBBORNE. Arrired.-Arahura (5.30 p.m.). from Auckland. LTTTBIiTOK. Arrivcd.-Storm (5.15 a.m.). from Picton; Mararoa (9 a.m.), from Wellington; Canopus (I.M p.m.), from WosLport; Baden ' l'owell (2.25 p.m.). from I'uponga. ■ GEEI'MOOTH-Sailed.-Poherua (0.30 a.m.), ' for BluR; Kamo (1 a.m.), for Wellington. BEKTHAGE LIST. ' The following is the bcrthago list of vessels which arrived during. thy week-end ami of inoee duo to-day:— Maori—l'crry Wharf. . Pateena— So. 1 north Queen's Wharf. Kamona—No. 4 Qucen'e Wharf. 'l'atawora—No. 6 Queen's Wharf. Mapourika—No. 14 (south) Quecn'6 Wharf. lvamo--No. 16 (south) Queen's Whan. Jtosamond-Ciyde Quay Wharf. Uilla-No. 12 Queen's Wharf. Baden Powell—No. 12 Queen's Wharf. Komata—Jiailway Wharf. llagic—No. 13 Queen's Wharf. ' . Ngancrc—lUilway Wharf. THE NGAHEUE. The Blackball Coal Company's Ngaherc arrived at Wellington last nigiit from Napier. The vessel had an urgent cargo to discharge at Napier, but as there was no labour available she was ordered to return to Wellington for discharge, which should bs finished in time for her to sa.il to-morrow night for Groyniouth. The Nffahero will load for Wellington. The Amokura left Woreer Bay »t 5.45 a.m. on Saturday for Cook .Strait and Nelson. She will return to port to-mor-row night or on Wednesday morning. Tho ilagio arrived ou Saturday afternoon from Blenheim, and after discharging 1000 Backs oE cliafl will sail to-morrow for Sandy Bay. The lltiia will soil to-morrow at 5 p.m. for Wanganui and New Plymouth. Sir- Albert Stanley (President, of the Board of Trade), in the House of Commons on August 20, said 6627 merchant officers and men, excluding those on the Admiralty pay li6t, have been killed duriug the warHow war conditions have affected the port of Melbourne was interestingly shown by- tho etatoment of net pilots received by the Marine Board. Prom July, 1916, until March, 1917 (inclusive), tho pilotage averaged considerably more than £7000 per quarter. Since then the strain upon merchant shipping has become more marked and the amount for the last quarter (July 1 to September 30) was only £4691. J.UJB Iβ in spite of the increased rates which have been imposed durinc the year. A big oversell steamer recently put. into 1 Dolagoa Bay with her main bunkere on fire The coal had been burning for b fortnight, and at one time tho worst fears were entertained, as the outside plating was red hot. The fire was got under coni trol shortly beroro Dolagon. Bay vrao rcaohod, and the vessel liae since left undor normal conditions. } Tbn Tarowcra sailed from Auckland at 3

p.m. on Saturday for Wellington, where she is due 10-m'ght. The vessel will load general cargo at, this port, nud aail tomorrow at S p.m. for Dunedin..

Lord Eobert. Cecil stated in the House of Commons on August, ■.» that neutral chinning persistently engaged iu assisting our enemies would bo treated after thu war the same as eiiemy shipping. Neutral vessels lying u>) iu port would bo considered as assisting our enemies. According to London . advices the Shipping Controller has established a, conciliation committee, at whose, invitation representatives of the shipowners and seamen have been discussing the possibility of standard national rates of wages, the machinery to regulate the supply of men, and conditions of employment. The Ministry is satisfied regarding the expediency of national rates, and is prepared to create the necessary machinery. It confidently hope 6 that an agreement of all parties will be reached for the fullest cooperation in all matters affecting tho personnel of the mercantile marine.

During the storm on Thursday afternoon the steamer Watrcka, was driven aEhoro by a fierce squall at Portobelio, Dunedin Harbour. The small vessel got out of control and the anchor was dropped, but it failed to hold, and sho dragged towards the beach. Tho Waireka is not damaged in any way, and it is anticipated that there will be no difficulty experienced in refloating her. The »co»el Is owned by the Peninsula Ferry Company.

Tho Rosamond is due this morning from Greymouth with a cargo of coal and timber. She will sail to-morrow for New Plymouth.

The Koinata, which arrived on Saturday, has a cargo of coal and chaff to discharge here.

The Baden Powell arrived at Lyttclton yesterday from Pujionga. and will Bail on Tuesday for Wellington. She will probably return to the southern port. Captain Eankin joined the Karama at liTtielton on Saturday, relloTing CRtitain Williamson, who is proceeding to Wellington on holiday leave-.

The Kamnna arrived yesterday from Westport. with a cargo of coal. Tho ve». pel has been fixed to load- general cargo at. Wellington for Auckland, and will Bail about. Friday direct for that port.