SHIPPING SUMMARY.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 6272, 19 May 1881, Page 7

SHIPPING SUMMARY.

AEEIVED. April 25. —Tararua, s.s., 5G3 tons, Garrard, from Sydney, via Auckland and East Coast. Mills, agent. „ , Himalaya,! barque, 100 S tons, Culbert, from London. 'Levin and Co., agents. April 29.—Eotorna, s.s., 576 tons, Tozer, from Melbourne, via South. Mills, agent. Pareora, ship, 879 tons, Power, from London. New Zealand Shipping Co, agents. April 30—Hero, s.s., 851 tons, Logan, from Sydney. D. Mills, agent. May I.—Te Anau, s.s., 1028 tons, Carey, from Auckland and East Coast. Mills, agent. May 3. H.M.S. Wolverene, 2027 tons, Commodoie Wilson, from Sydney. May C.—Eotomahana, s.s., 864 tons, Underwood, from Melbourne via Hobart and South. D. Mills, agent. May B.—Eingarooma, s.s., 623 tons, Watheld, from Sydney via Auckland and East Coast. D. Mills, agent. Wakatipn, s.s., 1158 tons, Wheeler, from Sydney. D. Mills, agent. Mat 11. —Malay, barque, 32S tons, Holm, from Newcastle. Dransfield, agent. . G.M. Tucker, barque, 579 tons, Oliver, from Newcastle. Williams, agent. Neptune, brig, 299 tons, Woods, from Newcastle. Williams, agent. SAILED. April 25. —Tararua, s.s., 503 tons, Garrard, for Melbourne via the South. Mills, agent. April 2S.—Australind, barque, 429 tons, Hill, from Newcastle. Williams, agent. April 29.—Eotorua, s.s., 576 tons, Tozer, for Sydney, via Auckland and East Coast. D. Mills, agent. May 3.—Te Anau, s.s., 1028 tons, Carey, for Melbourne via the South. Mills, agent. _ May s.—Australind, barque, 482 tons, Hill, for Newcastle. D. Mills, agent. May 6.—Eotomahana, a.s., 804 tons, Underwood, for Sydney via Auckland. I). Mills, agent. 'May 9.—Eingarooma, s.s., 623 tons, Chatfield, for Melbourne, via the South. D. Mills, agent. Wakatipn, s.s., 1158 tons,'Wheeler, for the South. D. Mills, agent. May 11.—H.M.S. Wolverene, 1753 tons, 17 guns, Commodore Wilson, for Sydney. BY TELEGRAPH. [united press association.] Lyttelton, April 23. Sailed —Romeo, barque, for Cork or Falmouth, for orders. April 20. Sailed—Marlborough, ship, for London. May 3. Sailed—Centurion, 'ship, for London. May 4. Cleared—Weathersfield, ship, _ for Lnited Kingdom, with a full cargo of grain. May (. Sailed—lspahan, ship, for London. May 9. Sailed—lnch Murren, for London. May 10. Sailed—Gareloch. for London. Auckland, April 2i>. Arrived—Loch Dee. from London. April 26. Wrived—Superior, from New York. May 4. Arrived —Peru, from London, S 3 days out. Port Chauiebs, April 23. Arrived—Otago, 93 davs out, from London. All well. ' April 2 0. Arrived —Formosa, barque, from London. AEEIVAL OF THE SHIP PAKEOEA, The New Zealand Company's ship Pareora, from London, 120 days out, was towed to the wharf on the 29th ult. by the steamer Moa. She has, like all the ships coming out from Home at this period, met with a continuance cf light and variable winds. The north and south-east trades were of little or no avail. Her passage has been a remarkably fine weather one—in fact, to quote the chief officer’s wor ; s, “ You could have come out in an open boat.” The ship left the Downs on the night of the Slst; experienced very light northerly winds to tie Line. The north-east 1

trades were of no service, and the ship was becalmed for a considerable time in the tropics. The Equator was crossed on the 11th February in 28. lowest. Picked up the south-east trades almost immediately after crossing the Line, but at the best nothing over three knots was shown by the log. On the loth Februaryspoke the barque Loch Lee, bound to Auckland, which left the same day as the Pareora. On the 25th spoke the Carrington Castle in 21.15 south and 30.7 west, 51 days out, from Otago to London, all well. On the 28th Februaryspoke the barque Gryfe, of Glasgow, from San Francisco to Cork,' 86 days out, in latitude 35.17 and long. 25.33. The trades were lost in 22’ south, and then fell in with a continuance of light variable winds. On March 13th, experienced a “stiff blow” and shipped large quantities of water, but did ho damage. Had strong easterly winds abreast of the Cape of Good Hope, which was rounded on March 18, in 42" south. On 2Cth, had a fresh gale from the south-west, with high seas, many of which broke aboard. In 96’ west had another stiffish breeze, one large sea broke aboard and smashed in the cabin windows, filling the saloon with water, but did no damage of _ any consequeiice. From thence had light variable winds until making the land off Wanganui on the 2Gth inst., light airs from the west. Made the Heads on the 28th April, and dodged on and off until the next morning at half-past ten, when Pilot Holmes came on board. The Moa shortly afterwards made her tow-line fast, and succeeded in bringing her in as above. She was moored astern of the Alastor by six o’clock. The Pareora is beautifully clean inside, but outside the grass has grown to a considerable lengtii. She will be placed on the Slip after discharging to be cleaned. H.M.S. WOLVERENE. H.M.S. Wolverene, left Sydney on the 21st. She stopped steaming on the evening of the 22nd, and proceeded under sail until nearing the laud. On the 23rd and 24th had light winds and calms, and scarcely any headway was made. On the 25th and 20th had fine north-east winds. On the 27th the wind changed to south-east. On the 28th it increased to a gale. On the 20th it came round to the westward. At 0 p.m of the same day experienced a strong southerly gale, with a heavy sea. Furled sails, and got the ship under steam, but finding she could make no headway ran for shelter in Port Gore. Left there at 5 p.m. on the 2nd instant. At 9 a.m. on the 3rd experienced another strong southerly gale, but managed to steam against it with fore and aft sails set, arriving here at 6 o’clock on Tuesday, 3rd inst. From Mr. Edward Keey, acting secretary, we learn the following particulars concerning H.M. vessels now on the Australian station : H.M.S. Miranda has gone to Fiji with Governor Des Vcx-ux, and afterwards goes on a cruise to Samoa and Tonga; H.M.S. Emerald cruising round Gilbert Islands; H.M.S. Cormorant for a cruise round Solomon Islands ; H.M.S. Alacrity to Fiji, surveying : H.M. Beagle, Conflict, and Sandfly have left for a cruise round the Solomon Islands, New Hebrides group, and Teste Island. H.M. Alert goes to Torres Strait on a survey expedition. Since the Wolverene was here last several changes have been made in her officers. The following is a correct list : Captain, John C. IVilson (Commodore) ; Acting Secretary and Clerk, Edward W. Keey: Commander, Burgess Watson; Lieutenants, William Warrack, Frank Finnis, Waties Corbett, Albert F. Arthur ; Naval Lieutenant, William J. Symons; Lieutenant Marines, Edward A. Wylde ; Chaplain. Rev. J. H. Berry; Fleet Surgeon, Charles H. Slaughter; Paymaster, David T. Waugh ; Chief Engineer, Reginald C. Oldknow ; Sub-Lieutenants, Wiltord F. Forrest and Henry H. Torlesse; Surgeon, Robert A. Simpson; Assistant Paymaster, Alfred H. L. Giles ; Engineer, John Happs ; Gunner, James T. Lee ; Midshipmen, Henry W. Thieriens, Colin R Keppel, F. C. Pasco, Ernest E. A. Gaunt, F. S. Rodgers, William S. Bowman. The Wolverene leaves here again on Monday, or Tuesday the latest, f"r Sydney for the purpose of waiting the arrival of the Flying Squadron. ARRIVAL OF THE HIMALAYA. The barque Himalaya from London, 109 days out, was signalled from Mount Victoria flagstaff early on the 25th April, and was towed in by the steamer Moa by 10 o’clock. The Himalaya has been a little more fortunate than the Crownthorpe, having had more favorable weather. Captain Culbert reports eaving London on January 4, with light easterly winds. Took the final departure from Start Point on the sth, with a strong br.eze from east-north-east with heavy sea. Experienced strong gales of wind from east with confused seas until 9th. This was followed by very thick and dirty weather with light southwest winds. So thick was it that it was nine days before an observation was taken. Had a long spell of light westerly winds until 30th. Picked up the north-east trades in 2Sdeg. X4miu. south and ISdeg. 30min. west. They proved very light. The Equator was crossed on February 17 in 20deg. 44min. west. The south-east trades were picked up almost immediately, but they were not much service; they carried her as far as 22 south and 30 T 4 west. Light variables were then met with until 25th, when the wind freshened again, but only lasted for a couple of days. Rounded the Cape of Good Hope on the 20th March. On tae 22nd experienced a fresh gale with high and confused seas, shipped a quantity of water, and lost the fore and main top-gallant sails. On this day she passed a German barque, showing K N H M, bound to Rangoon, S 3 days out. Light weather was then fallen in with. On the sth and oth April encountered a strong south-west gale ; qimnti- 1 ties of water came on board, but did little or no damage. A succession of fresh gales, lasting two and three days at a time, were then met with. On the 14th inst. the sea rose very high and the gale increased ; one strong gust split the foresail, and at the same time a heavy sea broke aboard, breaking adrift the deck cargo. One case of acid was broken and washing about on deck, but fortunately no harm was done. Two days later another huge sea came over the waist.carrying away one of the saloon doors, and filling the cabin with water. The water was, however, quickly got rid of, and very little inconvenience was felt from it. The Himalaya came south about, but the weather was thick and hazy, and no land was seen until she sighted Cape Saunders, on the 23nd inst., with light variable weather. Passed Banks Peninsula on Saturday, and spoke the ship Mataura, bound to Lyttelton. Arrived off the Heads on Sunday night, took the pilot on board, and brought up for the night, arriving here as above. She is very clean aboard, and brings 10 second-cabin passengers, who have enjoyed the best of health on the voyage, no sickness of any kind having occurred beyond the usual sea sickness, which very soon passed off. The Himalaya brings a large general cargo, and comes consigned to Messrs. Levin and Co. A NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Auckland, May 11. The steamers managed by Captain McGregor have been thrown into a company, to be called the Northern Steam Company of New Zealand, Limited. It will have a capital of L 150,000, only LIOO,OOO to be issued at present, in shares of LI, leaving 100 paid up to be issued to the present owners of steamers proportionately. It is stated that mutually satisfactory arrangements have been made between Captain McGregor _ and the Union Company on Mr. Mills’ last visit. The present scope of the company’s operations is to be confined to all towns on the coast north of the East Cape on the east side, and between the North Cape and Wanganui on the western side.