SHIPPING

Evening Star, Issue 21080, 18 April 1932, Page 1

SHIPPING

HIGH WATER. —To-morrow. — St. Clair: 0.4 G a.m., 1.10 p.m. Taiaroa Head: 0.56 a.m., 1.20 p.m. Port Chalmers: 1.36 a.m., 2 p.m. Dunedin: 2.6 a.m., 2.30 p.m. THE SUN. Sets to-day 5.29 p.m., rises to-mor-row 6.47 a.m. PHASES OF THE MOON

Set to-day 2.36 a.m., rises to-mor-row 4.17 p.m. WEATHER REPORT. The Dominion Meteorologist (Dr E. Kidson) supplied the following at 9

Wind.-0, calm; J l.fiht air; 2, slight breeze; S, gentle breeze; i moderate breeze; 6, fresh breeze; C, strong breeze: 7, high wind; 8, gale; 0, strong gale; 10, whole gale; 11, storm; 12 hurricane. Weather.—ll, blu. sky, be, blue sky and detached clouds; e, cloudy*; o, overcast; g, gloomy; ii. ugly; r, rain; s, snow; d, drizzle; p, passing showers; h, hail; q, squally; 1, lightning; t, thunder; f, log; m, mist; z, haze. Forecast. The Dominion Meteorologist (Dr E. Kidson) supplied the following at noon to-day-Tho indications are for northerly moderate winds, later freshening. There is a prospect of fair weather, with mild temperatures. Tho barometer has a falling tendency. Seas smooth, tides poor. ARRIVED.—ApriI 16. , Paua, tanker (3 p.m.), 1,260 tons, Paterson, from Lyttelton. April 17. Orari. m.s. (noon), 9,179 tons, F. Ashworth, from Liverpool via Dakar and north New Zealand ports. AVaikouaiti, s.s. (12,35 p.m.), 3,936 tons, Watson, from Newcastle, Sydney, and Hobart via Bluff. Port Napier, s.s. (1.40 p.m.), 8,491 tons, C. P. Thrower, from Wellington. Orcpuki, s.s. (2 p.m.), 545 tons, M'Kenzie, from Wanganui via ports. _ Penybryn, s.s. (3.30 p.m.), 4,251 tons, Salvcson, from Nauru Island via Lyttelton. April 18. No-Fhnml. Hand, '.s. (7.20 ...m.), 11,555 toms, H. L. Upton, from Auckland. SAILED.—ApriI 16. Canadian Cruiser, s.s. (12.30 p.m.), 7,178 tons, Sears, for Melbourne. April 18. Wirral, s.s. (11 a.m.), 4,566 tons, W. H. Jones, for Melbourne. Tho Canadian Cruiser loft Dunedin on Saturday afternoon for Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney to complete loading for New York, Boston, and Montreal, The steamer Wirral left llavcnsbonrne this morning for Melbourne. Tho Orcpuki, which arrived yesterday from the north, is to sail to-night tor Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, i’icton, and Wanganui, Expected to leave Bluff at 6 p.m. to-day, the Waipiata is to land a consignment of wool at Port Chalmers tomorrow morning, and then come to town to load general cargo. She is to sail the same day for Timaru. Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland. Tho Shaw, , Savill, and Albion steamer Tairoa is to load at Lyttleton, Nelson, Wanganui, and Wellington, being scheduled to reach Lyttelton on May 2, and to sail from Wellington for Southampton and London via Panama and Kingston on May 17. Tho Kaponga is to load at Westport on Wednesday, thence Greymouth, for Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, and Dunedin. She js due here about April 29, and after discharge is to load general cargo for Westport. The Waimarino is to load cargo at Auckland this week, sailing on Thursday for Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Oamarn. Tho Holmdalo arrived this morning from Wellington to unload and load general cargo. She sails to-night for Oamarn, Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, Pietoji, and Wanganui. Tho Storm is duo to-morrow from Bluff, and tho Gale Is doe in the next day from tho north. Both vessels are to load for 'Timaru, Lyttelton, and Wellington, and are to sail on tlio day of arrival. Tlio coastal tanker Paua arrived hack at Dunedin on Saturday afternoon to unload bulk oil. She is timed to sail this afternoon for Bluff. MONOWAI FOR SAN FRANCISCO. Tho Royal .Mail liner Monowai arrived at Wellington this morning from Sydney on her way to San Francisco via Rarotonga and Papeete. She continues tho trip to-morrow. ASHBURTON LEAVES NEW YORK. The .Ashburton left New York on Sunday morning for New Zealand. She is coming out via Gulf of Mexico ports, and her Now Zealand ports and her time of arrival are as yet uncertain. THE PORT GISBORNE. The C. and D. ship Port Gisborne is timed to sail from New York on April 30 for Auckland. Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. She is due at -Auckland about May 29. THE KARAMEA. The Karamea is to sail from Liverpool on April 23 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff. She is due at Auckland about June 2. GALLIC LEAVES SYDNEY. The Gallic, on route from London via the Capo of Good Hope, in ballast, sailed from Sydney on Wednesday afternoon. She is duo at Oamarn today to commence her Homeward loading in New Zealand.:

'MAKURA LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO. Cabled advice has been received by the Union Company that its R.M.S. Makura left San Francisco at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday for Papeete, Rarotonga, and Wellington. She is due here on May 2. TAMAROA REPORTS “ ALL WELL.”The Shaw, Savill Company has received a wireless message from its liner Tamaroa, which left Wellington at daybreak on April 6 for Southampton and London via the Panama Canal, reporting that she lias been experiencing fine weather; all well on board. The Tamaroa passed Pitcairn Island on Wednesday, ROTORUA’S PASSENGERS. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s liner Rotorua, which arrived at Auckland yesterday from London via Suva, had on board the following cabin class passengers:—Mr W. J. Alcorn, Mr R. Allan, Mrs M. E. Bedford, Miss I. S. Buddie, Mrs E. F. Christophers, Miss B. Craighead, Mr E. Dalglish, Mr J. C. Erriugton, Mrs G. W. Hamer, Mr A. Kirtley, Mr and Mrs P. D. Low, Master P. D. Low, Mrs W. M. Steward, Mrs Sellas; and seventy third class. Captain C. B. Lamb is in command of tlio vessel, and Dr J. W. Seymour is the medical officer. PASSENGERS FOR SYDNEY. The Zealandia, which left Wellington on Friday for Sydney, had the following saloon class passengers on board: — First Saloon.—Miss M. Adams, Mrs J. Avory, Mr 6. J. Alexander, Mr A. H. Burton, Miss H. M. Bradley, Mr J. H. Bennett, Master W. J. Bennett, Mrs T. M. Bennett, Mr E. W. Ballantine, Miss P. Bennett, Mr T. Barker, Miss A. E. Bradbury, Mr W. H. Cockeram, Mrs E. Cockeram, Miss A. Cattle, Mother Dora Cotterill, Mrs L. H. Chainoy, Miss B. Chainey, Mr A. G. Copeland, Mr J. 6. W. Currie, Mr A. Doherty, Mr J. W. Foley, Mr .1. 11. Ford, Miss M. E. Ford, Master F. J. Ford, Miss B. F. Ford, Miss I. J. Ford, Mrs M. H. Ford, Mr J . P. Gi ossmann, Mr S. D. Gibbius, Mrs E. M. Gibbins, Mr J. Gibbins, Miss M. D. Hayward, Mrs M). E. Hughes, Mr H. W. Hollis, Miss M. L. 1). lies, Mrs H. A. Jukes, Miss E. M, Lo Lievr, Miss R. A. Logan, Mr A. H. Lewsey, Mr J. Lowe, Miss M. K. Laing, Mrs K. S. Monckton, Mr W. H. Murray, Miss J. C. Marker, Miss W. Mabar, Dr D. D. BFCarthy, Miss B. M. M‘Carthy, Mrs M, S. M‘Carthy, Mrs E, P. Orbell, Mr R. C. Orbell, Mr 11. Orchard, Miss M. M. O’Connor, Captain T. Powell, Miss E. H. E. Powell, Mrs Mi. Pickett, Miss E. F. J. Pickett, Mr A. O. Peters, Master G. W. Peters, Mhri J. O. Pole hi,-. G. to Peters, V?ev. I'. Qucaly, Mr E. Houghton, Mr L. H. Reynolds, Miss M. Ramsey, Mrs M. Spangler, Mr L. Shetlander, Miss M. E. Suttor, Mrs E. M. Surrey-Dane, Mr S. H. Turner, Mr T. A. Temple, Mr T. Temple, Mrs K. A. G. .Watson, Miss R. White-Parsons, Mr J. T. Youll, Mrs F. E. Youll, Mr E. A. Dykstra, Mr S. A. Harris, Mr T. B. Vinsen, Mr A. Lavillo, Mrs A. Whipfield, Mr P. B. Geoghegan, Mr H, D. A. Hecsom, Bliss J. I). L. Hitchins, Mr J. Whitefiold, Mr J. Chilwell, Mr C. W. A. Van Bergen, Mr R. W. Burns, Mr W. Dawson, Master J. W. R. Dawson, Master E. ,W. Dawson, Mrs S. H. S. Dawson, Mr R. W. G. Mackay, Mrs M B. Blackay, Mr A. Bernhardt, Miss B. Manzon, Mrs E. 13. H. Gibbs, Dr S. A. Gibbs, Mrs M. Reynolds, Miss A. Reynolds, Mrs L. B. O’Brien, Mr M. J. O’Brien, Master R. J. O’Brien. Second Saloon.—Bliss J. Anthony, Mrs A. E. Brown, Blaster G. G. Brown, Blrs K. M. Cartwright, Mr M- L. Doria, Mr P. F. Dwyer, Bliss J. Greancy, BLss A. Harrison, Mrs F. M. Haymer, Mr C. F. Jacobson, Blr H. F. Keith, Blaster C. J. Keith, Mrs D. Keith, Mr C. Blassey, Blrs S. A. BFKane, Blaster M. J. Bl'Kane, Blrs G. W. Nicholls, Blr J. Phelan, Blrs M. A. Quinlan, Mr W. J. Robinson, Bliss N. Sewell, Bliss R. BL Stocker, Blrs V. M. H. Stewart, Bliss 81. Sole, Blr A. Trounce, Mr W. J. Wallis, Blaster P. F. D, Wallis, Miss E. 81. Wallis, Blrs W. A. Wallis, Blr N. Warren, Blrs E. Coward, Blr H. L. Meredith, Blr F. Foster, Blr R. V. BFCaughren, Blr T. BUCanglircn, Bliss F. N. BFCaughren, Blrs E. BFCaughren; and seventy-five third class. PERSONAL. Captain A. Reed has resumed command of tho Kairanga, relieving Captain F. L. G. Jaunay for further orders. Captain W. J. S. Eyre, of the Koranui, has been invalided ashore at Sydney, and Blr E. A. Stein has taken temporary command of the vessel. Tho following appointments have been made to the Waipahi:—Master, Captain S. A. Chatfield; chief officer, Blr H. S. Collier; second officer, Mr N. H. Pearson; third officer, Blr D. J. Rutter. The Blaori was recommissioned in the Lyttelton ferry service on Thursday under tho command of Captain G. 13. Morgan, late of the Marama. The deck officers are:—Chief, Blr F. W. Collins; second, Blr BV. H. Blillwood; third, Blr F. H. Clark. Blr Cornelius Deane, for thirty years a member of the staff of Messrs Williams and Kettle at Napier, and previously ono of the staff of the Napier office of the New Zealand Shipping Company, died at Napier on Blonday. Blr Deane was born at Everton, Liverpool, in 1864, and joined the Liverpool branch of the New Zealand Shipping Company in 1881. In 1883 he was transferred to the company’s London office, and two years later became purser on the R. 81.5. Ruapehu. He had that position for six years, leaving it to join the R. 81.5. Rimntaka in a similar capacity. In 1892 he left the sea and joined the staff of the company's office in Christchurch, and very shortly afterwards was transferred to the Napier office. In 1900 he left to join Blessrs Williams and Kettle, and had remained with the firm during the whole of' tho thirty-two years since then.

Captain G. S. Holbrook, is in command of the Larchbank, at present at Auckland, and tho following are the officers:—Chief. Blr F. R. "Wood; sec--011(1, Bfr F. Lynll; third, NTA. Edmunds; chief engineer, Blr J. S. Allan; second, Mr A., .third, Jdx. M< &

M'Killop; fourth, Blr T. R. Lcggat; fifth, Mr J. Leckie; sixth, Blr G. Kent; seventh, Blr G. Rattray; electrician, Blr J. Donald; wireless operator, Mr W. Ha gee. WAIKOUAITI IN PORT. The Union Company’s Waikouaiti, from Newcastle, Sydney, and Hobart via Bluff, arrived at Dunedin yesterday to discharge general cargo and coal. She is to sail to-morrow for Lyttelton, Timaru, Bluff, Sydney, and Newcastle. PENYBRYN’S PHOSPHATE. With a part shipment of phosphate from Nauru Island, the Norwegian steamer Penybryn reached Port Chalmers from Lyttelton yesterday, but as the Wirral was occupying the berth at Ravensbourne, the Penybryn had to anchor in the Lower Harbour until this afternoon. When she has discharged some of the phosphate at Ravensbourne she will shift to Port Chalmers to put out a load there, and is to sail finally about Friday for Wanganui. NORTHUMBERLAND FILLING UP. To conclude her loading programme in the dominion, the Federal steamer Northumberland arrived at Port Chalmers this morning from Auckland. She is to load general cargo, meat, fruit, and produce here, and is to sail on Wednesday for London via Blontevideo and Dakar. Captain H. L. Upton is in command of tho vessel, and tho following are the officers: —Chief, Blr H. F. Cashmere; second, Blr R. Marshall; third, Blr H. I. Phillips; fourth, Blr C. 13. Cathie; chief engineer, Blr R. Dick; second, Blr J. Kemp; third, Blr W. Griffiths; fourth, Mr Jones; wireless operator, Mr N. Savage; surgeon, Dr E. Clifton; steward-in-cnarge, Mr E. Swift, PORT NAPIER’S FINAL LOADING. The Commonwealth and Dominion Line steamer Port Napier arrived at Port Chalmers yesterday from 'Wellington to fill up for Home. She takes on a consignment of wool, including a quantity from Bluff, and is to sail about 1 p.m. on Wednesday for London via Blontevideo and Cape Horn. The vessel made the voyage to New Zealand in ballast, and called at Newcastle to replenish her bunkers. The voyage was uneventful, strong northoast winds being experienced on the passage from Newcastle to Auckland. Capfc. C. P. Thrower is in command, and has associated with him the following officers: —Chief, Blr W. G. Jones: second, Blr E. G. Jones; third, Blr V. G. Battle; fourth, Blr C. N. Howard; chief engineer, Mr J. Dunning; second, Mr C. Dawson; third, Blr J. BFRoherts; fourth, Blr R. Brown; fifth, Blr N. Farrell; sixth, Mr R. Wellett; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr J. Blunro; second, Blr E. Lowes; wireless operator, Blr E. BY. Simmons; chief steward, Blr H. J. Gurr. THE ORARI HERE. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s motor vessel Orari reached Dunedin yesterday from Liverpool via northern ports to put out portion of her Horne cargo at the Victoria wharf. She is to sail on Wednesday to complete discharge and to commence loading, coming back to Port Chalmers on April 26 for further loading. She then fills up at Timaru, Wellington, and Auckland, and leaves Auckland about May 9 for London via Capo Horn and Dakar. Cargo for this trip was loaded at Glasgow, Avonmoutli, Newport, and Liverpool. The vessel sailed from Liverpool on February 20. She called at Dakar on February 27 to replenish her oil fuel bunkers, and the voyage was resumed the following day. Continuous westerly winds prevailed during the crossing of the Indian Ocean, but when the vessel was nearing Wilson’s .Promotory she experienced a severe cyclone. For twelve hours the wind blew a strong gale from west-south-west, accompanied by a high following sea. At times the fierce squalls reached hurricane force. The same evening the storm abated and was followed by light winds in Bass Strait. In the Tasman Sea continuous strong north-east winds and head seas prevailed util tire vessel rounded Cape Maria van Diemen, when the conditions improved. _ a Captain F. Ashworth is in command, and he has associated with him the following officers: —Chief, Blr A. E. Taylor; second, Blr E. R. Brown; third, Mr J. H. Underwood; fourth, Blr C. Johnson; chief engineer, Mr J. Salter; second, Blr R. C. Youngs; third, Blr D. Pollock; fourth, Blr T. Nicol; fifth, Blr G. Nicoll; sixth, Blr V. Harlow; seventh. Blr J. 81. Mitchell; eighth, Mr J. Hughes; ninth, Blr J. 81. Kirwan; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr G. Bisson; second, Blr L. Loganchief electrician, Blr A. Blason; wireless operator, Bfr W. E. Fordham; steward-in-chargo, Mr J. Wade. VESSELS IN WIRELESS CALL. Tho following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night:— Auckland.—Aorangi, Canadian Conqueror, Karetu, Blaunganui, Mormda, Recorder, Waipahi. _ Wellington.—Cornwall, Kia Ora, Blaimoa, Blaori, Blaui Pomare, Bliddlesex, Niagara, Port Victor, Port Wellington, Rangatira, Rangitane, Rangitiki, Raranga, Tamahine, ZealandiaAwarua. —Canadin Cruiser, Empress of Britain, Gallic, lonic. Kalmgo, Makura, Orari, Paua, Waikouaiti, Wirral. TELEGRABIS AND CABLES. AUCKLAND. April 16.—Arrived: Rotorua (9.25 p.m.), from London. Sailed: Waipahi (12.35 p.m.), for Suva. April 17—Arrived: Port Huon (11.35 a.m.), from Liverpool; Aorangi (1 p.m.), from Vancouver; Water Lily (afternoon), from 'Wellington. WELLINGTON, April 16.—Arrived: Holmglen (3.10 p.m.), from Bfercer. Sailed: lonic (1.10 p.m.), for Bluff; BVainui (1.20 p.m.), for Bluff; Poolta (1.40 p.m.), for Napier; Blaori (7.50 p.m.), for Lyttelton. April 17—Arrived; Rangatira (7 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Ruahine (7.45 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Gale (4.10 p.m.), from Lyttelton. April 18—Arrived: John (3.30 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Blonowai (G. 35 a.m.). - from Svdney. LYTTELTON, April 18.-Sailed: H. Wakakura (12.55 p.m,), for Akaroa; Ruahine (3.15 p.m.),, for Wellington; Galo (6.35 p.m.), for WelJihgfcpnj; iUngatira S&S& Rl®*

Wellington. April 17—Arrived: Maori (7 a.m.), from Wellington; Awahou (9,55 a.m.), from Napier. CURACAO April 16.—Sailed: Port Hunter, for United Kingdom. HONOLULU, April 16.—Arrived: Ventura, from San Francisco; Niagara, from Auckland.

LONDON, April 16.—Arrived: West-, moreland, from Auckland.

(For continuation see Late News.).

Full moon April 21 8.57 a.m. Last quarter April 28 2.44 a.m. New moon May 6 5.41 a.m. First quarter May 4 1.32 a.m.

a.m. to-day:— Wellington—N. . 1 Bar. Ther. W, 30.25 56 BC Greymouth—E. .. . 4 30.31 46 C Christ’ch—N.W. 3 30.20 50 B Timaru 0 30.24 53 B Oamaru—N . 1 30.25 57 BC Dunedin —S.W. ... , 2 30.26 57 0 Queenstown —W. 1 30.26 43 B Nuggets—N.W. 3 30.25 50 F Bluff—W . 3 30.24 56 O