THE PATTESON

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 114, 10 November 1933, Page 9

THE PATTESON

NEW MISSION SHIP

FOR SOUTHERN MELANESIA

Following the wreck of the mission ship Southern Crosss VI on Anoityuin Island on November 2 last year on her maiden trip, it was decided that Bhe should bo replaced by two ships—one for the northern area and one for the southern area of the Melanesian Diocese. The new Southern Cross VI, launched in September, is now on her way out from Great Britain, and is a gift from England, as was the wrecked vessel. She is for use. in Northern Melanesia. It has been New Zealand's duty to provide the second ship, and this has been done at tho cost of £2200, which includes all expenses connected with making her suitable for her work in mission services. She is to be called the Patteson, in memory of the martyred bishop, who once had his "boys" at Kohimarama, Auckland where his work is commemorated in the old stone building, now the Melanesian Museum. Of the sum required to pay for the Pattesoii, approximately £1000 still remains to be. raised, and the New Zealand Anglican Board of Missions is at present engaged in finding this money. DETAILS OF THE SHIP. The Patteson is at present being refitted in Sydney, and progress payments have to be made. Plans have been prepared for a new hull 45ft in length, which, together with a 25 _ h.p. Diesel engine, is. hoped to result in a suitable vessel. The Patteson is a ketch, and has a 12ft beam and a draught' of 4ft. She is built of New Zealand kauri, and has a deck of Oregon or teak. She is complete with masts, spars, sailsj etc.-, and • carries ■ a 13ft dinghy. The engine is a FairbanksMorse2s h.p. Diesel marine motor, complete with air-compressor and power bilge pump.. A separate compressor unit consists in a $■, h.p. engine. The .engine is not entirely new, but it carries a substantial guarantee. Costs connected'with fitting her for service include £.15 for fuel tanks and accessories, £20 for the installation of electric light, £65 for the installation of the engine, and £45 for sundry items, including tools and spare equipment. Provision has been made for the expenditure of £150 in connection with doliyery, crew's wages, stores, etc. The Patteson is expected to be ready for service in about a month's time.