SHIPPING.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4222, 1 October 1874, Page 2

SHIPPING.

PORT OF WELLINGTON llion Watisk. 7.5 S a.m.; 5.29 r.Ji. ARRIVED. SEPTEMnKR 30.—Kaiuina, schooner, 39 tons, Maule, from Moeraki. Muster, agent. Anne and Jane, barque, 202 tons. Holm, from N ewcastle. Passengers: Mr. nml Mrs. Blake and 2 children, Mrs. Holm and 2 children. It. S. Ledger, agent. Malay, barque, 323 tons, Dans, from Hobart Town. Beck and Tonks, agents. Blanche, His Excellency's yacht, from a cruise. SAILED. September 30.—Stormbird, s.s., 67 tons, Doile, for VVangnnui. Passengers: Miss Marston, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. Law, Messrs. Law, Meyers, Taylor (2), Grovenor, Back, Major Keuip, ApCrahama, Wilson, James, Jtlyau, and Watcrhouse ; steerage :3. Turnbull and Co., agents. IMPORTS. Kahuna, from Moeraki: f>oo sacks oats. Anne and Jane, from Newcastle : 305 tons coal, 4 bales. EXrOETS. Stormbird, to Wangamii: 21 bales, 190 cases, I sashweight, 3 irons, S forgebacks, 121 casks, 97 pkgs, 1 grate, 12 pots. 9 boxes, ft pels, S trusses, 5 rolls matting, 6 half-chests tea, 20 mats, 1 chest, 10 coils wire, PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Northern Ports.—Wellington, s.s., 7th inst. London. —Halcione, early in November. San Francisco,—St. Leonards, this day. Bluff.—Record, early. C.mtlbpoist.—• Aurora, this clay. Soutukrn Ports.—Ladybird, s.s., 3rd inst. Fo.kton.—Napier, s.s., tins day. Melbourne, via theAVest Coast.—Albion, this day. New Plymouth ash Manukau.—Luna, p.s., this day. .East Coast Torts (North Island). —Eangatira, s.s., sth inst. Waxuanui.—Manawatu, p. 3., this day.

BY TELEGRAM.

PICTON. September3o.—Sailed, 2 a.m.: Phoebe, for Nelson. NELSON. September 30,—Arrived, 10.30 a.m.: Phoebe, from Picton. There have been constant but not very heavy rains, with strong breezo from north-west, since Sunday. The Charles Edward, which sailed on Sunday for the West Coast, lay at Totarua, in company with a barque and three schooners, till yesterday, and put back last night. SPIT. September 30.—Arrived, 11.30 a.m.: Rangatira, from Wellington. She leaves for Poverty Bay to-morrow evening. LYTTELTON. September 30.—Arrived, 7.30 a.m.: Albion, from Dunedin. The Albion sailed for Wellington at 1.45 p.m., and the Brunette, for Wangaroa. Western Australian newspapers, of the 12th September, state that the Grace Darling and Jane Hannell were loading for Lyttelton. TORT CHALMERS. September 30.—The ship Christian McAusland is at the Heads ; the tug will go out for her. She is ninety-four days out from London. 350 immigrants ; all well. The Taranaki arrived at 5 p.m. She met the Taranta going out, and transhipped somo bags of mails. The Tararua sailed at 3 p.m., and the Easby, for Newcastle, at 1 p.m. BLUFF. September 30.—The barque Freetrader, from Hobart Town, eleven days ont, is just passing for Dunedin. AUCKLAND. September 30.—Sailed : Ladybird, for the South. The barque Vivid sailed from Circular Head on the 10th September for New Zealand with a cargo of potatoes. The barque Tien Tsin, bound for Auckland, left Launceston on the 11th September. The barque Russet, with a number of passengers, and a cargo of jarrah timber from'Geographe Bay, "W.A., to Wellington, New Zealand, ran short of provisions, and put into the River Don on Wednesday morning for. a supply. — Hobart Town Mercury, September 15.

THE LOSS OF THE CUTTER DOLPHIN.

(From the Melbourne Argus.) The master and crew of this craft, wrecked lately at Winsan Inlet, who were picked up at sea by the schooner Pioneer, have arrived in port by that vessel. The Dolphin left here some time ago for Wingan Inlet, on an oyster fishing expedition, but her cruise was somewhat suddenly ended by utter disaster. Mr. T. T. Kennett, who was in the cutter, furnishes the following particulars concerning her loss:—The Dolphin sighted "Wingan Inlet at 10 o'clock on August 30, with a light favorable breeze, and no indication of Impending heavy weather other than a slight fall in the glass. The entrance of the inlet was made at 1 p.m., and there being a heavy surfon.it was considered most expedient to anchor under the Skerries, with a view to thoroughly examine the entrance and obtain correct soundings. This was attended with risk, there being only a small dingy in die cutter, a boat quite unsuited to the work, considering the heavy surf which was on the bar. Captain MeOloude and Mr. Kennett, however, succeeded in crossing the bar in safety, and having ascertained that there was sufficient water, it was decided, a 3 the glass showed every indications of bad weather, to get the vessel in as quickly as possible. The two immediately returned on board, and the wind still continuing light, it was arranged to warp in. Having succeeded in dropping the kedge in proper position, the cutter was hauled iu towards the entrance, which was nearly reached when it became necessary to run another line. The cutter by tbis time was just on the outer line of surf. At this critical moment, and with no other warning but the rapid and sudden rising of *what appeared to be a fog-baDk from the S.W., a terrific squall of wind, sleet, and rain struck the vessel on the port beam,., nearly throwing her on her beam ends. The surf increased with the gale, and the position of the craft was exceedingly dangerous. Presently a tremendous sea struck her, and dashed her against a large granite rock, knocking in nearly the entire starboard broadside. All hands fortunately reached the land safely, but very much exhausted with the stormy weather and the continuous sleet and rain. The heavy surf afterwards threw the vessel in such a position that she could be boarded, although not without difficulty and danger. On reaching her a few potatoes and pieces of salt beef were found, but scarcely were these secured when a precipitate retreat had to be made from the wreck, and a few minutes afterwards the vessel was dashed to During the whole of that day and night and the next day it blew, sleeted, and rained Incessantly, and all hands were exposed to the weather. Fortunately, the dingy had broken adrift, and the sea had thrown it on to a small patch of soft sand. The sutferers remained three days in this state, each individual having two small potatoes with a very small piece of meat for each meal. Even tliis very limited allowance could not last long, and as there was no accessible place within a distance of eighty miles, it was resolved to put tc sea in the dingy, and endeavor to reach Gabo Island, or to fall in with some vessel along the coast. Another difficulty here presented itself. The boat would scarcely float with so many, and consequently one man refused to go. in it, considering the attempt suicidal. Mr. Kennett, seeing the imminent risk in over-crowding the boat, and thinking it better for three to be saved,than all to be lost, proposed to remain with the man who objected to go, arranging that, in the event of those in the boat reaching any place of safety, they would see to the succour of the others. Evan, the man who wished to remain, insisted on Mr. Kennett going with the others, and, after much discussion, it was decided that Mr. Kennett should go. The prospect either way was equally cheerless and depressing, for by remaining there were the difficulties to face of forcing a way through the tea-tree scrub, with two rivers to cross before reaching any place where assistance could be obtained, and the provisions were reduced to very limited rations, which could only last for another two days. The dingy, with its four occupants, was dangerously laden, its stern being just (Jin. abovo water. The surf had moderated a good deal, but in order to be ready for any emergercy, all hands stripped off their superfluous.clothing, but luckily the frail craft got across the bar in safety. The water outside was smooth, and the dingy got along famously, the only dread being the Tising of the wind, for the slightest ruffling of the water would have proved exceedingly dangerous. A course was then shaped for Gabo Island, about thirty miles distant. Hour after hour passed away, but still no sign of rescue, and as there were only two small paddles in the boat, the progress, as may well be imagined, was . alow and toilsome. After hours of weary, pulling, a sail was descried about 12 o'clock, ami the castaways Immediately hoisted the Union Jack on the boat-hook; but the boat was such a mere spec on the ocean, that the chances were ten to one against the attention of those on board the vcbscl being attracted. The boat pulled might and main towards the vessel, every one being greatly elated at the prospect of being saved. After pulling towards her I'or nearly three hours, the forlorn ones had the indescribable satisfaction of seeing the vessel shape her course towards them. Another hour and they were on board of the schooner Pioneer, Captain Hunter, from liichmond Itivcr, bound to Melbourne. Poth captain and crew were not a littlo surprised. to see such a party in so small a boat, exposed, to the chances of wind and weather, on what may be fairly called the wildest part of tho Victorian coast. On Captain Hunter being informed that a man had been left' behind, he Instantly headed the schooner towards the Inlet,,and when,as near the place as was consistent with safety, Captain McCloude landed and returned with the absentee, much to the delight of the poor fellow and of all concerned. Mr. Kennett and the shipwrecked people speak in most feeling terms of the kindness shown to them by Captain Hunter and his olficers and crew, and there is little doubt that' bnt for their timely rescue by tho Pioneer, not one of the party would have ever been heard of again.,