SHIPPING NEWS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 187, 27 April 1918, Page 10

SHIPPING NEWS

<r I PHASES OP 'ME MOON. ' APUIIi. Day. Ilr. m. Last aua'rter 5 13 a.m. New moon 11 4 4 p.m. First quarter 18 3 38 a.m. Pull moou : 26 735 D.ra. MOON. Moon rises to-day, 5.7 p.m.; sets, 8.29 a.m. to-morrow. TIDE. To-day, 5.13 a.m.; 5.38 p.m. To-morrow, 5.65 a.m.; 6.17 p.m. SUN. fiun rises to-day, 6.32 a.ni; sets, 5.5 p.m. ARRIVALS. . FRIDAY, APRIL 76. BADEN POWELL, s.s. (4.30 n.ni.), 174 tons, Owen, from Wangauui. ■KAITOA, s.s. (6.26 a.m.), 305 tons, Wildman, from Nelson. MAORI, b'.s. (7.5 a.m.), 3412 tons, Manning, from Lyttelton. QUEEN OP THE SOUTH, .s.s. (7.40 a.m.), 193 tons, Harvey, from Foxton. ICAPITI, s.s. (9 a.m.), 242 tons, Sawyers, from Wauganui. •OPAWA, s.s. (12.45 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, from Blenheim. POHEHUA, s.s. (6.35 p.m.), 1175 tons, Chadwick, from Westport. HOTJTO, auxiliary schooner (7.40 p.m. in tho stream), 147 tons, Richards, from Dunedin. DEPARTURES. v FRIDAY, APRIL 26. PATEENA, s.s. (12.50 p.m.), 1212 tons, Irwin, for Picton and Kelson. KAITOA, c.s. (5 p.m.), 305 toiiß, Wildman, for Nelson. QUEEN OF THE SOUTH, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 198 tons, Harvey, for Foxton. MAORI, s.s. (7.50 p.m.), 3412 tons, Manning, for Lyttelton. OPAWA, s.s. (10.5 p.m.), 110 tons, Nicholas, for Blenheim.. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Wairau, Blenheim, April 27. Kapuni, Patea, April 27. Karu, Bluff, Lyttelton, April 27. Kowhai, New Plymouth, April 27. Calm, Lyttelton, April 27. John, Wangauui, April 27. Mararoa, Lyttelton, April 27. Nikau, Nelson, April 27. Patecna, Nelson, I'iuton, April 27. Ngatoro, Greymouth, April 27. Kamo, Greymouth, April 28. Ripple, Napier, April 28. Blenheim, Wangauui, April 28. Hawcra, Patea, April 27. Wakatu, Kaikoura, April 27. Huia, New Plymouth, April 28. Invercargill, Lyttelton, April 28 Komata. Westport. April 28. Opawa, Blenheim, April 28. Maori, Lyttelton. Apia 28. Kaitoa, Nelson, April 28. Queen of the South, Foxton, April 28. To Anau, Bluff, Dunedin, April 29. Koutunui, Napier, "via East Coast, Apl. 29. Tainui, Wangauui, April 30. Mana, Wangauui, April 30. Regulus, Tarakohe, April 30. Alexander, Picton, April 30. Monowai. Auckland, Napier. April 30. Wootton, Lyttelton, April 30. Defender. Lyttelton, May 1-. K.ipiti, Wangamii, April 30. Baden Powell, New Plymouth, April 30.

PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Baden Powell, Now Plymouth, April 27. Kamona, Grcymouth, April 27. Hawera, Palea, April 27. Kapiti, Wanganui, April 27. Mapourika, Auckland, April 27. Putiki, Timaru, Duncdin, April 87. Calm, Wanganui, April 27. Wootton, Lyttelton. April 27. Wairau, Blenheim, April 27. John, Lyttelton, Timaru, Oumaru, Ap. 27. Muraroa, Lyttelton, April 27. Defender, Lyttelton, April 27. Nikau, Nelson, April 27. Kowhai, Lyttelton, April 27. Opawa, Blenheim, April 29. Maori, Lyttelton, April 29. Knitoa, Kelson, April 29. Pateena, Picton, Nelson, April 29. Te Anau, Napier, Gisborno, April 29. Koutuiiui, East Coast, April 29. Kapuni, Patea, April 29. Blenheim, Havelock, Sounds, April 29. Invcvoargill, Wanganui, April 29. Ngatoro, Wanganui April Zl. Wakatu, Kaikoura, Lyttelton, April 29. Huia, Lyttelton, April 29. Hinemoa, Cook Strait. April 29. Monowai, Lyttelton. Dimcdin. Anril 30. Hippie, Napier, Gisborn". April 30. Mana, Wanganui, April 30. Tainui. Wanganui, April 30. Waverlcy, Patea, April 30. Alexander, Nelson, West Coast, April 30 Karu, Port Craig. April 30. Komata, Westport, May 1.

BY TELHOBAI'R. COASTAL. FRIDAY. APIiIL 26. NEW PLYMOUTH. Sailed—Kowhai (5.45 p.m.), for Wellington; Rarawa (8.45 p.m.), for Onehunga. t PATEA. Arrived.—Kapuni (8.10 a.m.). and Hawera (8.20 a.m.), from Wellington. WANGANUI. Sailed—Blenheim (8.45 p.m.), for Wellington. NELSON. Sailed—Nikan (7.15 p.m.), for .Wellington. WESTPOKT. Arrived.—Komata (2 p.m.), from Wellington. t GREYSIOUTIT. Sailed—Ngatoro (10.40 a.m.), for Wellington. LYTTELTON. Sailed.-Calm (12.20 p.m.), Karu (6.5 p.m.), aud Mararoa (6.25 p.m.), for Wellington. TO-DAY'S BERTHAGE LIST. Mararoa—Ferry Wharf. Poherua-Olyde Quay Wharf. Nikau—No. 10 Queen's Wharf. Opawa—No. 11 Queen's Wharf. Wairau—No. 13 Queen's Wharf, Calm-No. 16 Queen's Wharf. Hawera—Glasgow Wharf. Kapuni—Glasgow Wharf. Blenheim—King's Wharf. John—No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Mapourika—No. 1 Queen's Wharf. Defender—King's Wharf. Kapiti—No. 5 Queen's Wharf. Kowhai—No. 6 Queen's Wharf. KOUTUNUI REPORTED. .Exceptionally rough weather intermittently prevailed on the East Coast during the last fortnight, and vessels were either forced to shelter or bo held up in port. Tho Koutunui. which left Napier for Wellington, via Coast stations ou Thursday week last, has been considerably delayed through having to shelter. Sho was at Akitio on Wednesday, and when she had about finished her loading bad weather suddenly camo up. and the vessel made for Capo Turnaguin, from where she was reported yesterday. The local agents advise that after finishing there sho has To go back to Akitio, and thence to Castlepoint and Flat Point. She will thou come to Wellington, where she is due on Monday, on which day she will load for stations on the Coast. •

CONCRETE SHIPBUILDING. The solution of America's war shipping problem seems to bo the result of investigation and approval of concrete vesseis by Sir. B. J- Wigg, chief of the United States Emergency Fleet, in co-operation with the Concrete Ship Department. Mr. Wigg's investigation preceded and followed the recent launching of a 4500-ton concrete ship from a Pacific Coast yard. Mr. Wigg said: "The adaptability of concrcto for tho construction of ocean cargo-car-riers is unquestionable. The ship stanas every structural test, and in the construction docs not compete with materials and labour needed for steel and wood ships. Therefore, concrete Bhips largely increase our shipbuilding capacity without industrial' strain or elaborate plants." IVho Faith, a concrete 5000-ton ship, built on the Pacific Coast, has been launched broadside on from a meadow that ran to the water's edge. She rolled until the water was within a foot of her top, and then slowly righted herself. Empty, the heavy concreto vessel, which is 30ft. deep, drew nine feet of water. Loaded to capacity of 5000 tons of cargo, the Faith will draw 24ft. of water. Her designers believe the Faith is so heavy tnat no ballast will bo necessary; there is no provision for carrying ballast in her structure. No concrete vessel approaching tho Faith in size ever was built anywhere in the world. The Faith w'U displace 7900 tons loaded to capacity. She will hrve a speed of 10 to 11 knots an hour. She is 336 ft. long and MJfl. beam.

AOHEKKS OVERHAUL. A start was marie yesterday to clean the engines of the Aorere, windi is now owned by the Kastbuurno jloroiigh Council, and will; when she in ready for use, became a ca.rgo-earriw in the harbour ferry service. It is over two years Bince the engines were last cleaned, so to do the work thoroughly it will take some time. The boilers, it is understood, will probably be taken out of the ship for nn extensive overhaul, while she is on tho slip being renovated. Boilers, like all steamer parts, are now bringing extraordinarily high prices, and to fit the Aorere with a new iio'le:' «o:ih! be .in < xpeusive item, besides taking smeral mouths' time under p;c?ciit conditions. THE ITOUTO. An unexpected arrival in the stream at Wellington last night was the New Zealand Iron and Steel Company's auxiliary schooner Jlouto. She was first s'gluca through 'tt thick haze off the Heads abov.; 4 p.m., and shortly after 7 p.m. she was seon in Karaka Bay. A heavy hazo was

then coming up the entrance, and her movements after that were not visible at the signal station. The Houto is from Dunedin, but why she put, into port or for where she is bound waß not known hero last night. MESS-TABLE GOSSIP. Captain J. V. Bcutley, for many years master of the steamer Patecna, engaged in the Melbourne and Launceston trade, and latterly shipping master av, Hobart, died a few days ago at tho ago of 76 years Captain E. B. Attwood n.nd Captain J. T. King have been respectively re-elected president and vice-president of tho Merchant Service Guild. Mr. R. Stewart, chief officer on a Union Company s intercolonial steamer, has come ashore. Mr. J. Dalzicl, chief engineer on the Ivamoua, has come ashore, and Mr. O. I'alkenbcrg has relieved him. The Union Company advise that the ivownai will arrive in port this morning troni New Plymouth, and it is hoped to dispatch, her to-night with general cargo for Lyttelton. Tho holiday on Thursday delayed the uilm at Lyttelton, but she will arrive early this morning, sailing to-night for """Samii. She will take general cargo. Iho Himitangi arrived at Waitangi, Ohatham Islands, yesterday. Lyttelton cargo will be received hv the Dolondcr, berthed at tho King's Wharf, unt.l noon to-day. The Greymouth Bar ha's been unworkable since Monday, and among other vessels tho Ngatoro has been held up. She, however, crossed outwards at 10.40 a.m. yesterday, and' is duo here about 2 p.m. to-day to discharge only a small part of her cargo of coal, the remainder being for Wangauui, for which port she will sail to-night. , Tho To Auau is. due on Monday morning from Bluff and Dunedin, and in tho evening will sail for Napier and Gisborne, taking general cargo. The Anchor Company's Begulus is expected to.arrive here on Tuesday with a load of cement from Tarakohe. The Alexander is due on Tuesday from Picton, and will sail that evening for Nelson and usual ports. The Waverley will come off the slip on' Tuesday morning, and will start loading for Patea. The annual overhaul of the Queen of the South will be started on Tuesday at the slip, and 'will take several days. At tho meeting of tho Wellington Harbour Board, to bo held on May 1, the recommendation of the special committee appointed to consider the appointment of a pilot will be received. The Wootton did not sail last night for Lyttelton, but will at noon to-day. She will return to Wellington on Tuesday night. Both the New Zealand Refrigerating Company's Mana and Tainui are duo here on Tuesday from Wanganui to load for that port. Messrs. M'Arthur, Jeffries, and Co. advißo that the Karu will arrive to-night with produce from Bluff and Lyttelton. She will discharge on Monday, and will ■ then' load about 250 tons of machinery for tho Marlborough Timber Company's new plant at Port Craig, Southland. The Karu will sail direct on Tuesday night. The Kotaro was prevented from leaving Dunedin on Tuesday night for Bluff and Invercargill through tho action of a number of waterside workerß, who ceased work shortly after 7 o'clock, the reason jr'ven being that Mr. K. Ramsay's shore staff were employed to coal the vessel. Olsuse 41 of the waterside workers' agreement provides that employers shall employ financial members of the union in preference to non-members, provided there aro members of the union available ennally qualified with non-members to perform tho particular work required to be dono, and are ready and willing to undertake 6uch work. In the case of the Kotare no coal was available until after I p.m.. and the rules of the union provide that labour must be engaged by that hour. Tho agents explain that at that time no members of the union were available for engagement, and as it was desired to dispatch "the Kotare that night, four of their shore staff were employed. Work was resumed on Wednesday morning.—(Exchange.)