New ships For Pacific Service

Northern Advocate, 27 June 1939, Page 3

New ships For Pacific Service

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1 AUCKLAND, This Day. j ’“There is a possibility that an early | start may be made on the building j of the two new ships planned for the , Pacific service, - ’ said Mr J. N. Greenland, General Manager of the Union Steam Ship Company, on his return iby the Monowai, which arrived at

Auckland this morning from Vancouver and Honolulu. Although he could give no definite information, he stated that an effort was being made to finalise arrangements, and it was hoped that there would not be any long delay. The ships would be; of about 25,000 tons each, with a speed of 22 knots, and would accommodate about 750 passengers. They would include the latest improvements in shipbuilding design and interior finish. “The delay of a year which has occurred has been due chiefly to the high cost of shipbuilding,” Mr Greenland added, “but lately the position has

somewhat improved as a result of the reduced price of steel, which is a big

factor affecting the shipbuilders. The concentration on naval buildings has also been an obstacle.”

Hunting Mishap.—Thrown on her head when her horse stumbled at a fence during a run with the Starborough Hunt at Seddon, Marlborough, on Saturday, Miss Gwen Linton suffered severe back injuries. She was admitted to the Wairau Hospital in an unconscious condition. She is now is a plaster jacket, and is expected to recover.