STEAMERS FOR NEW ZEALAND.
ORDERS PLACED IN ENGLAND. (from our own correspondent.) London, August 26. The Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand is inviting tenders for the construction of a cargo steamer to carry under 3000 tons deadweight. Tenders are to be in by the end of this months " Fairplay " states: "On behalf of the Maoriland Steam Ship Company, Limited, Wellington, the Union Steam Ship Company contracted with the Campbelltown Shipbuilding Company, for the construction of a steamer to carry about 2200 tons deadweight. She will be 238 ft over all, 35ft llin beam, and 17ft Bin moulded depth, and will cost between £17,000 and £18,000. I understand that Messrs. D. Rowan and Co. will supply the engines." The latest addition to the Indra fleet is the twin-screw steamer Indrabarah, which may be expected to put in an appearance in New Zealand before long. She registered 14A- knots on her trials on the Tyne. The New Zealand Shipping Company is inviting tenders for the construction of a passenger steamer and for a cargo steamer for the New Zealand trade. Messrs. Huddart, Parker and Company are also said to be in the market for a steamer.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 1449, 3 October 1910, Page 6
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