SHIPPING

Evening Star, Issue 19614, 21 July 1927, Page 1

SHIPPING

HIGH WATER. —To-morrow. — St. Clair: 8.51 a.m., 9.18 p.m. Taiaroa Head: 9.1 a.m., 9.28 p.m. Port Chalmers: 9.41 a.m., 10.8 p.m. Dunedin: 10.11 a.m., 10.33 pjn. THE SUN. Sets to-day, 4.48 p.m.; rises to-mor-vow, 7.40 a.m. PHASES OF THE MOON.

Set to-day, 11.27 a.m.; rises to-mor-row, 0.31 a.m. WEATHER REPORT. The Dominion Meteorologist (Mr D. C. Pates) supplied the following at 9 a.m. to-day;—

Wind.—L, ligtn ; b, brteze; Ib, fresh breeze, m g, moderate gale; g. whole or heavy gale, w gale of exceptional severity. Weather.—B. blue slty, be the atmosphere cleat or heavy; C, clouds passing clouds L), drilling rain: K, loggy; C, gloomy, dark weather: H. hail; L, lightning; M, misty; O, overcast, the whole «ky covered with thick clouds; P, passing showers; n, squally; K, rain, continued rain; b. snow; T '7. under ; ”u, ugly, threatened appearance; Z, nazv Forecast. 'J'he Dominion Meteorologist (Hr D C. Pates) supplied the lollowing at noon to-day:—The indications are for variable and moderate breezes, prospect of fair to cloudy weather, misty at times, probably very cold night, with frosts inland; barometer little movement; tides moderate, sea moderate. ARRIVED.-July 20. Progress, s.s. (5.20 p.m.), 353 tons, Hay, from Port Waikato and Wellington. ARRIVED.—JuIy 21. Moeraki, s.s. (7.55 a.m.), 4,421 ions, from Melbourne via Bluff. ’ SAILED .-July 20. Waipiata, s.s. (3.45 p.m.), 2,82 b tons, Elders, for Auckland via ports. Calm, s.s. (8.15 p.m.), 892 tons, Mansou, for Wanganui via ports. Progress, s.s. (11 p.m.), 353 tons, Hay, for Port Waikato via ports. The Kahika loft Westport yesterday for Lyttelton, Timaru, aud Dunedin. The vessel will load out _ early next week for Napier and Gisborne via ports. The auxiliary ketch Miro came up from - the lower harbor yesterday to load for Aucklaend.

The Waibemo went to Port Chalmers this morning for cleaning and painting,'’and repairs. She is to sail about Saturday for Bluff aud New Plymouth to. unload the rest of her cargo from Pacific Coast ports. The Progress, which arrived last evening from Port Waikato and Wellington, sailed the same night for New Plymouth and Port Waikato via ports. The Katoa left Auckland yesterday for Wellington, LyttKcon, and Dunedin. The Waipiata got away yesterday afternoon for Oamaru and Timaru to complete loading for Wellington and Auckland. The Breeze, wiirffi arrived on Wednesday evening, sails to-night for Oamaru, Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Wanganui. The Gale is duo on Saturday from Wanganui via ports. The Calm sailed last night lor Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, and Wanganui. The Port Dunedin left Wellington at noon yesterday for New Plymouth, to continue loading. She is to leave there on Saturday for Auckland. The Cheidston, from Makatea Island via Auckland, with 2,000 tons of phosphates, arrived at Lyttelton last Saturday evening. After discharge she goes to Westport to hunker btC>ro 'returning to the Islands. The Tamaroa is expected to reach Wellington from London via Southampton on Saturday. The vessel then proceeds to Auckland. THE MELBOURNE STEAMER. The Union Company’s steamer Moeraki, which was delayed at Bluff on account of heavy rain on Tuesday night, arrived this morning shortly before 8 o’clock from Melbourne via Bluff. She berthed at the cross wharf to land passengers and discharge a quantity of general cargo. Tho following passengers arrived by the vessel;-—Messrs D. Barton, D. Griffin, E. Hemming, R. Shillito, H. Smoaton, Alesdames Barton, Glaysbor, and Shillito, Miss W. Green; and nine steerage. " The "Moeraki was to sail late this afternoon for Lyttelton and Wellington, awl after discharge at the latter port the vessel will return to Port Chalmers to lay up.

RUSSIAN SHIPBUILDING. It is stated that tho Putiloff shipyard of Leningrad has begun the construction of six refrigerator ships lor the transport of perishable goods between that port and London, reports the ‘ Shipping World.’ It is also announced that the Leningrad Shipping Trust is beginning to extend its yards. At the Northern yard it is claimed that it will be possible this year to build vessels of a length of 390 ft. Extensive reconstructions are also to be carried out at the Baltic yard, the so-called Marty yard, and the former Franco-Russian yard. The Government is said to have received offers from German yards for the construction of all types of vessels which it contemplated ordering. The new offers were made at higher prices than those made previously, owing, it is said, to the formation of tho steel trust in Germany, the increases in the prices of steel, and the advance in wages. CONVERTING FREIGHTERS’ ENGINES. . Authorisation of steps for immediate conversion from steam to Diesel propulsion of from twelve to sixteen of the . United States Government cargo ships has been given by the Shipping Board, Mr O’Connor, the chairman, announced recently. The board has taken this action, Mr O’Connor said, with a view of obtaining the advantage of greater speed, wider cruising radius, aud larger cargo space than is possible with internal combustion engine-propdlod vessels. The speed of the steam-propelled vessels will bo increased from one and onehalf to one and four-fifths- miles after conversion, he said.- These conversions will bring the board’s Diesel fleet to about twenty-five ships, it now having seven in operation. Tho first of these vessels to be converted will be put into the Australian service, which requires large cruising radius. Other vessels will be allocated to the American Republic’s Line, plying between ports of tho North Atlantic coast of the United States and South America. THE FERRY SERVICE.

The Wahine, from Wellington, arrived at Lyttelton at 6.45 this morning, and passengers and mails connected with the 8.50 express. MAUNGANUI’S PASSENGERS.• The Mauugaiiui, which arrived at Auckland ■ from Vancouver on Monday, brought the following passengers for the northern port:—First class: Mr John Arnold. Mr Adams, Mrs G. and Master Brodie, Dr Campbell Begg, Mr N. Baker, Mr M. Barton, Mrs Barton, Mrs E. Burnside, Mr P. Black, Mr JBader, Mr F. T. Clarke, Mrs Clarke, Miss A. Clarko, Mr R. C. Clarke, Mr D. C. Coote, Mrs Coote, Mr M. E. Cantor, Mrs R. Davidson, Mr J. Davis, Mrs H. Davis, Air A. C. Fell, Airs Fell, Airs G. Ferguson, Airs E. Harris, Aliss AI. Hannay, Aliss G. Harrison, Airs JHunt, Air 11. Hoadley, Airs Headley, Mr E. Holt, Mr U. Harty, Air H. Heraus, Airs AI. Grandjean, Alaster Grandjean, Air S. Gibbs, Airs E. Gibbs, Air R. Johnston, Airs Johnston, Air C. Jones, Airs AI. Jones, Dr A, Hail, Aliss J. Lamb, Aliss H- Langley, Air H. Mole, Aliss H. Meredith, Mrs H.' Aladdox, Mr J. M‘Gorkindale, Air W. Parker, Miss R. Robertson, Aliss S. Robertson, Air J. Robertson, Air T. Robinson, Airs I. Robinson, Miss D. Robinson, Air W. Reynolds, Aliss D. Short .Aliss K. Short, Air H. Snowden, Mrs N. Snowden, Air A. Smyth, Airs E. Stevens, Air C. Sunderland, Airs H. Thomson, Airs E. Tylee, Airs AI. Willis, Air C. Woods. Second class: Air J. Barron, Aliss F. Bishop Aliss C. Bishop, Air F. Crowtber, Air C. Cooper, Mrs W. Curtis, Mr H. Christie Rev. E. Davey, Aliss E. Garrett, Air G. Gray, Air W. Gordon. Airs H. Gordon, Miss H. Gordon, Air E. Gordon, Mr F. Harknoss, Airs E. Harkness, Miss E. Joskie, Air F. Leonard, Airs R. Leonard, Air J. Law, Air E. Le Petit, Aliss B. Layton, Aliss A. Nee, Aliss R. Neo, Aliss N. Newhinney, Airs S. O’Connor, Aliss AI. O’Connor, Aliss S. O’Connor, Air AI. Packham, Air C. Paynter, Air C. Paterson, ,A I rs Paterson and child, Air W. Summerville, Aliss E. Watt, Aliss D. Whitebread-Edwards, Air R. Yatos; and thirty-eight third class. THE SOUTHERN CROSS. Exceptionally fine leather was experienced by the Alclanesian Alission steamer Southern Cross, which returned to Auckland from tho New Hebrides on Sunday morning. Tho vessel sailed from Auckland on April 8 with the launch Alavis in tow. Seven days were occupied on the voyage to Vila, and later tho Mavis was towed to Ugi (Solomon Islands), a diAinco from Auckland of 2,02-1 miles. Twice during her cruise amog the mission stations the Southern Cross was quarantined owing to an outbreak of measles in the Solomons. On her return trip she sailed from A’ila on July 9, aud encountered a sou’-son’-west swell, which continued to port. Tho si Gainer will lie up until the middle of September.

WAITEAIATA’S VOYAGE. Ar. arrival at Auckland- mi Sunday morning from San Francisco was the Union Company’s transpacific, freighter Waitemata. The vessel loaded her cargo at Vancouver, Powell River, Ocean Falls, Chemainus, aud San Francisco, and sailed finally on Juno 21. Fair weather was experienced for the greater part of the trip, but last week .strong westerly gales and high bead seas were encountered. Those adverse conditions delayed the ship’s arrival by about two days. Captain W. W. Mender lias with him the following , officers :-—Chief, Air AAlacDonnld; second, Air J. \V. Thomson; third, Air J. Alacneil; chief engineer, Mr C. AI. Pirio; second, Air N. J?'. Fleming; third Air J. B. Berryman; fourth, Mr J. Dalziel; wireless operator, Air. D. S. Bell; chief steward. Air A. N. Thorne. The vessel sailed from Auckland on Tuesday evening for Napier, Wellington, Alelbourne, and Sydney. SCHOUWEN AT MONTREAL. The Schouwen is reported to have arrived at Alontreal on Saturday to HU up. She is to sail on Alonday next ior New Zealand ports. THE WALCHEREN. Cabled advice has been received that the Walchereu, en route from Alontreal, arrived at Panama on Thursday, and sailed on the following day lor New Zealand ports. She is due at Auckland on August 12. THE CANADIAN PROSPECTOR. Tho Canadian Prospector left Alontreal on June 26 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, and Dunedin The vessel is due at Auckland on August 4. THE MANUKA. The Union Company advises that, on arrival of the 32.17 p.m. train from Dunedin the Manuka will leave Port Chalmers on Saturday for Lyttelton, Wellington, aud Alelbourne.

TAINUI TO LEAVE ENGLAND. The Shaw, Savill,, and Albion Line steamer Tainui is scheduled to leave Southampton on July 29 for Welling* ton (to land passengers only), Port Chalmers, and Lyttelton. The vessel should arrive at Wellington on September 5. REMUERA RADIOS. “ Fine weather, light wind, smooth sea, all well.” Thus runs a radio message received by the New Zealand Shipping Company from the steamer Remuera, which left Auckland on July 15 for Southampton and Loudon, THE WAIKOUAITI. The Union Company advises that the Waikouaiti, which has been delayed at Newcastle waiting for coal, was to leave Sydney to-day for Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru, and Lyttelton. She is duo here about July 28. RUAHINE LEAVES COLON, Advice, received by the New Zealand Shipping Company states that the Ruahine sailed from Colon on July 19 in continuation of her voyage from Southampton to Auckland and Wellington. The steamer left the Home port on July 5, and is expected at Auckland on August 10. VESSELS IN WIRELESS CALL. The following vessels are expected t® be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night:— Auckland.—Tofua, Kartigi, Waiotapu, Maunganui, Cambridge, Hanna, Baron Min to, City of Corinth, Hinomoa, Huntingon, Ikala. Wellington.—Maori, Wahine, Ngalo, Tamahine, Hurunui, Atbenic, .Tahiti, Mamari, Kairanga, Waitemata, Hororata, Taraaroa, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Waipori, Port Pirie, West Henshaw. Awarua.—Skegness, Moeraki, Kaiwarra, Matakana, Waibemo. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. AUCKLAND, July 20.—Sailed: Baron Minto (5.25 p.m.), for Sydney. WELLINGTON, : July 20.-Sailed: Huntingdon (4.10 p.m.), for Auckland; Alexander (5 p.m.), for Nelson-; Cygnet, for Kaikoura. July 21.—Arrived: Rimutaka (6.15 a.m.), from London. Sailed: Port Pirie (7.5 a.m.), for London; 0. A. Knudson (7.50 a.m.), for San Luis. LYTTELTON, July 20.—Sailed: Holmdale (6.5 p.m.), for Wellington; Storm (4.30 p.m.). for Wellington; Corihna (4.50 p.m.), for Wellington. July 21.—Arrived: Waitomo (7.30 a.m.), from Dunedin. TIMARU, July 21.—Arrived: Calm (7.15 a.m.), from Dunedin. OAMARU, July 20—Arrived: Waipiata (9. p.m.), from Dunedin.

(For continuation,.see Late Shipping,)!

Last quarter July 22 2.13 a.m Now moon July 29 5.6 a.m. First quarter Aug. 6 5.35 a.m. Full Moon Aug. 13 4.7 p.tn.

Bar. Ther. , W. Wellington—N.W., 1 30.17 41 c Greymouth —E., t' b 30.08 38 lie Christchurch— E., 1 30.11 45 11 c Tiraaru—Calm 30.15 34 J1 Oaraaru —W., 1 30.15 35 11 Dunedin-Calm 30.16 40 11 Nuggets— N., 1 30.16 37 z Blulf-N.W., 1 29.96 40 0