THE EFFECT ON SHIPPING

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 17, 19 July 1918, Page 8

THE EFFECT ON SHIPPING

The strong winds and the heavy seas have caused very considerable delay to shipping- generally. The Corinnn, which left Wellington shortly after 6 o'clock last evening for Lyttelton, was unable to proceed further than Cape Campbell, where, to-day, she is reported to be sheltering. The ferry steamer Mararoa, which left port for Lyttelton at 8 o'clock last night, would no doubt receive a Severe tossing. As there is no communication with towns south, of Kaikcura, no word has been received in Wellington of her arrival. Her partner in the Lyttelton run—the Maori—had. a rough trip up, and although she was inside the harbour at twenty, minutes to seven, it was fully two hours before she was able to berth. The Nelson- boats—the Nikaa and Kaitoa —fared better, and arrived at their destinations well up. to time. Bound from Wellington to Patea, the Waverley had to put into Wanganni last evening- for shelter. If weather conditions allow, the vessel will enter Patea to-day. The Opawa, reported yesterday to be barbound at Blenheim, is in the same precicament to-day. The Kamo and Kahika are likewise held-up at Greymouth, and according to advice received by the Union Company, there is very little probability of their getting out to-day, as the sea is increasing. The Pateena left for Nelson.and Picton at her usual time this afternoon. None of the smaller boats are likely to venture out of port to-day.