SHIPPING NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20952, 15 February 1930, Page 12

SHIPPING NEWS.

- WKAIHBE EEPOKT. 1 '• (Pan Tisrran Pbbss AB6ocri.Tioir.) ' WELLINGTON, February 14. The following Is the official weather report , at 4 p.m,

.). WEATHER FORECAST. The following la the official weather fore- ’ ■ east:—': , . ~ ,' A small anti-cyclone has followed yesterday’s depression across- the South' Island, and a 1 cyclone has- developed In'the north Tasman. A fresh depression is moving on to the south- - west Tasman. Indications' are for east to north winds,, fresh to strong In north Auck- , land and Cook Strait, .light to moderate elsewhere ; seas rather rough north of East Cape and in Cook Strait,' smooth to moderate in other parts;.east to north winds In the eastern Tasman, .fresh.-to strong in'the northern portion, Ug^it,to moderate In the southern,'seas smooth to moderate ; weather fair to; flue south - of Westport and Kalkoura, elsewhere dull and misty, with some rain, fairly general north of Cape Egmont and Napier where some further heavy falls .and in places thunder are likely; scattered •' and chiefly light showers In the , remainder of ■ the area; still warm and sultry in ,the North Island, moderate temperaturesfrom :Cook; Strait southwards. ’ . :— ■■■ ■ ' , ■ ; ARRIVALS. Friday, February 14. x Port Brisbane, s.s. (6.10 a.m.), 8315 tons. P. .J. Reynolds, from London; via Colon, Panama, and Lyttelton. ■J. W. Swift and Co., agents. Golden Cloud, s.s. (7 a.m.), 5613 tons, A. Bkjellerup, from San Franclsco.and Los Angeles, via north New Zealand ports. Turnbull, Martin, and Co., agents. Calm, s.s. ■ (10.30 a.m.), 892 tons, Manson, from Wanganui, via ports. H. L. Tapley and . Co.', agents, Wakakura, E.M.T. (3.30 p.m.), SCO tons. Lieutenant F. Edwards, R.N., from .Akaroa. • - Gale, s.s. (8.10 p.m.), 567 tons, M'Kenzle, from Wanganui, via ports. H.,L.‘Tapley and Co., agents. DEPARTURES. . Friday, February 14, 1 Waiplata, s.s. (1.10 p.m.), 2826 tons. Elders for Bluff. ' Calm, s.s. (11.50 p.m.), 892 tons, Manson,' ■ fer Wahganul, via ports. I. ’ • SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. ] GISBORNE, February 14.—Sailed: Walpabt (3.40 p.m,), for Dunedin, ■ ' NAPIEJt, February 14.—Arrived; Rangitane (0.30 a.m.), from Auckland. WANGANUI, ■ February \ 14.—Arrived; ’Argyllshire (8.13 a.m.), from Dunedin. WELLINGTON, February 14.—Arrived; Cygnet (1.20 a.m.),.from Kalkouta; John (4.50 a.ra.), from Plcton; Wahlne (7 a.m.), from Lyteflton; Totara (1.30 p.m.}, from Lyttelton.— Sailed: John (11 a.m.), for Lyttelton; Maun- . ganul (3 p.m.), for Sydney ; Patera (7 p.m.). for Walkokopu; Wahlne (7.50 p.m.), for Lyt- . telton, To sail: Kahlba (10 p.m.), for Plcton. LYTTELTON, February 14. —Arrived; Maori (6.43 a.m.), for Wellington; Kurow (1:30 a.m.), from Wellington; Karetu (2.10 p.m.), from Dunedin. Sailed: Storm .(12.5 p.m.), for the Sounds: Maori (8.15 p.m.), for Wellington; Kurow (8.45' p.m.), for Westport. ' TISIARU, February 14.—Sailed; Oplhl (11.30 p.m.), for Dunedin. SUVA, February 14.—Arrived: Niagara, from Auckland. PANAMA, February-14.—Arrived; Port Darwin, from Auckland. . NEW’ YORK, February 14.—Sailed: Wlntoh, for Auckland. .( .V » ■ The Calm, which arrived here yesterday morning from Blutf, sailed last evening for Tlmaru and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington and Wanganui. The Gale, which arrived last evening from northern ports, is. timed to sail to-night for Oamaru, Tlmaru, and Lyttelton to complete; loading for Wellington, Plcton, and Wanganui, The Waiplata sailed yesterday afternoon for Bluff. She is due back at Dunedin on Tuesday morning to load general cargo, and is timed to sail on Tuesday evening for Tlmaru, Wellington, and "Auckland.. The Opihi is due at Dunedin to-morrow from Wellington, via ports. She will load general cargo on Monday for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, The Kablka has been fixed to Toad at Westport early next week for Bluff and Dunedin. The Kaitoke, which bad been delayed at Auckland waiting for sugar supplies, was to sail yesterday for Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. • The Wlngalul is to. leave Auckland on February 22 with general cargo, for discharge at W’olllngton, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. The Waipahi Is due at Dunedin on Monday afternoon from Gisborne and Lyttelton, She will load general cargo for Napier and Gisborne. The Norwegian motor ship Ferncllffe .is to load at Gulf of Mexico ports during March for, Auckland and Australian ports. To complete discharge of her cargo of Moroccan phosphate. The steamer Rio Dorado arrived at Wanganui on Thursday from Auckland. Prom Wanganui she is to go to Westport for bunkers arid thence to Makatea to load phosphate. A radio from the Union Company's steamer Waitemata states that she expects to arrive at Auckland from Los Angeles’ to-day. She has .. general cargo for discharge at Auckland, Wellington, Bluff, Melbourne, and ; Sydney. The Cumberland arrived at Timaru yesterday to discharge general cargo and .to load return cargo for London. She will, leave on February 19 for Wanganui.

THE MELBOURNE STEAMER. The Union Company advises that the Maheno left Bluff at midnight on Monday for Melbourne, where she Is due this morning. She Is to leave Melbourne again on February 20 for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington, and la due at this port on, February 23.

♦ - TURAKINA'S MOVEMENTS. . Messrs Turnbull, Martin, and Co. advise that the . Turakina is now due at Port Chalmers on Tuesday morning from ’Bluff to load refrigerated cargo and wool. She will sail Anally from tills port on February 21 for London and west of England ports, via FAnama. 1

— ; NORTHUMBERLAND AT AUCKLAND. The Federal Line steamer Northumberland arrived at Auckland last night from Liverpool. The vessel has general. merchandise for discharge at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and I'ort Chalmers. ■ ■ ■ ■■

DAILY TIMES WEATHER REPORT.

OTAKI FROM NEW YORK. _ Ca_ble advice received states taht the steamer Otakl arrived at Suva on Thursday from New York. The vessel is en route to Now Zealand, ana is due at Auckland about February 20. r general? American cargo will be discharged at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. The Ofakl Is under charter to the A. and A. Line. WIRELESS FROM RANGITATA. A radio message received by the New Zealand Shipping Company from the captain of the motor ship Rangitata. which left Wellington on February 8 for Southampton and London, states that the vessel has experienced fresh to strong southerly winds and heavy southerly fi well since leaving New Zealand. The messago also states that all on board are well. CARGO FROM LONDON. The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the Hororata, which Is.fixed to sail from London on March 20 with cargo for New Zealand, will include New Plymouth In her discharging ports, which will now be,. Suva, Lyttelton. Port Chalmers, Bluff, and New Plymouth. MAUI POMARE’S ITINERARY. It has been decided that on her next voyage from Niue Island with fruit the Government motor ship Maul Pomare will make Auckland the first port of call. About a third of the total cargo will be landed at Auckland, and the balance will Be distributed between South Island ports, unless It Is found that the fruit is in such a condition that further carriage would cause undue deterioration and loss. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels were reported to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night:— Auckland..—Niagara, Tofua, . .Maul Pomare', \Otako, Port Plrle, Kalingo, . June, Kalranga, Coptic, Marama, Ullmaroa. Wellington.—Maori, Wahlne, Tamahlne, Axahura, Aorangl, H.M.S. Dunedin, Tainul, Slaunganni, Rio Dorado, Arygllshlre, Brunswick, Tamaroa, Hctmlnlus, Plume, Rangitane, Karamea. Awatua.—Sir James Clark l Ross, C. A. Larsen, Southern Princess, Kosmos, Eleanor Boling, City of New York.Makura, Gabrlella, Canadian Challenger, Tahiti, Maheno, Karetu, Hinemoa. Chatham Islands.—Rangitata (Wellington to Loudon). . GOLDEN CLOUD FROM PACIFIC COAST. With general cargo, case oil, and lumber, the Oceanic and Oriental Navigalon Company's steamer Golden Cloud arrived at Dunedin yesterday morning from Pacific coast ports, - via Auckland, Wellington, and,Tlmaru. She was berthed hi the Victoria (wharf, where her freight Is being discharged. The Golden Cloud sailed from Los Angeles on January 1 and experienced exceptionally fine weather on the voyage. She arrived at, January 27. / ' ■ 1 Captain A. Shjellerup Is In command, and ■the following. are the officers Chief, Mi K, A. Petersen; second, Mr E. Bjorseth; third, Mr F. Thiel; chief engineer, Mr W. George; first assistant, Mr W. Hayberg; second, Mr H. Law; third, Mr J. Wagner; wireless operator, Sir' V. M. Costner; chief steward, Mr CDanlels. The Golden Cloud will sail on February 20 for Honolulu to load for San Francisco. USB OF PULVERISED COAL. Lord Incheape, speaking at a meeting of .the F. and' O. Company In London, referred to a statement that tho company was looking carefully Into the question of using pulverised fuel in the cargo-ships which will need to, be built In tho near' future to replace older vessels. So far. It was declared, there seems every prospect of a successful future for pulverised fuel, especially In cargo steamers. Lord Inchcape supported the view that there would bo a considerable economy In using It In preference to oil, arid he suggested that If and when tho present experiments had proved completely satisfactory, the company might be forced by reasons of economy to Introduce the system into passenger as well as cargo steamers. ■ PERSONAL ITEMS. Captain C. J. Hackworth has been appointed to command of the Oplhl. Captain G. W, Godfrey has resumed command of the Kahlka. Messrs L. Gillan and K. D. Stewart have joined the Otokia as chief and third officers respectively, relieving Messrs W. B, • Jones and D. C. Champion for 'holiday leave. Mr A. B. Rawlins has joined the Karepo as chief officer, relieving Mr J. S. Beaton for instructions. Mr 4- W. Pert has relieved Mr S. A. Smith, second officer of the Maunganul, for further orders. / Mr' A. H. Morgan has been appointed fourth officer of the Tahiti, vice Mr J. K. Inglls, who Is awaiting Instructions. Mr H. Spurgln, chief steward of the Maori, has gone ashore at Wellington on holiday leave. He Is relieved by Mr F. Stafford, late of tho Mahena ■ Sir R. Burns, lato of the Manuka, is now chief steward of tho Maheno. ■ PORT BRISBANE FROM LONDON. The Commonwealth and Dominion Line steamer Port Brisbane, from London, via Panama and Lyttelton, arrived yesterday morning. and was berthed at Port Chalmers, where tho Dunedin portion of her Home cargo Is being discharged. The vessel left London on January 31. ■ Three days out from London she ran Into a strong westerly gale which lasted until the vessel reached. within a day of the West Indies. Fine weather then prevailed to Panama,. Panama was reached on January t 6, and tho vessel left the following day. From Panama fine weather prevailed until February 3, when a strong south-south-east wind sprang up. The wind and swell increased to a boisterous gale on February 4. The Port Brisbane laboured In the heavy sea, which .swept over the vessel, bending the railings on the boat deck and carrying away the port gangway. Captain P. ,T. Reynolds is In command of the Port Brisbane,, and his officers are Chief. Mr H. C. Jeffreys; second, Mr R. B. Llnklatcr; third, Mr L. B. Craven; fourth, Mr O. T. Walton: chief engineer, Mr A. O. Brownley; second, Mr T. Redwood; third, Mr C. Polls; fourth, Mr M. Williams; fifth Mr O. Ramsay; sixth, Mr V. Robb; chief refrigerating engineer, Mr Woodman; second, Mr H. Bowman; surgeon. Dr A. J. Ewan; chief steward, Mr J. O’Neil. The Port Brisbane will sail about Wednesday for Bluff, thence Tlmaru and New Plymouth to complete discharge.

PASSENGERS BY THE HEMUEBA. . The New Zealand Shipping Company’s liner Komuera, which Is due at Auckland on February 26 from London and Southampton, via the Panama canal, Is bringing the following saloon passengers:—For Auckland:—First saloon: Mrs A. M. Allen, Miss E. Lee, Mr A. Fraser, Mr B. D. Horton, Sir Richard and Lady Winfrey, Mr A. Johnson, Mr A. D. Chald, Mr A. Steel, Mr J. Steel, Mr and Mrs J. T. Thlstleton-Smlth, Mrs E. M. L. Lloyd and daughter, Mr J. K. C. Smith. Miss A. X. Smith, Rev. E. T. and Mrs Murray, sfr J. Scott, Mr J. \V. Cockroft, Mr H. G. ChaterFawsitt, Mr ,T. F. Crocker,' Mrs J. S. Curtis, Mrs C. T. Curtis, Mr W. T. Curtis, Mr F. H. Mllstcd, Mr and Mrs T. W. Love, Mr E. C. Bacon, Major B. 51. M. Edwards, Mr W. J. Campbell, Mr A. C. Hill, Mr and .Mrs J. J. Crldlan, Mr L.’ C. Tipper, Mr A, G. Smith, Mr M. Young, Sir H. Rankin, Sir J. B. Smalley, Blr F. Batho* M. E. Patchett. Mr and Mrs D. Crawford, Mr and Mrs S, R. Whitley, Mr C. W. H. Gtossop, BTr G, H. Pattinson, Mr B. Hornby, Bits R. Fergusson, Miss B. Smalley, Mr A. W f . Bedford, Mr E. 11. Taylor, Blr A. Canham. Mrs A. Hellaby. Second saloon: Mrs P, M'Neill and child, Bliss M. Anderson, Bliss A. Kennedy, Blr W. C. F. Fetch, Bfr J. Upton, Mr W’. Dunlop, Sir BWatson, Blr W. E. Nosworthy, Mr A. H. Alcock, Mr C. Powell Mr J. H. Rowland, Mr v. p. Chalk, Blr A. West, Blr W. B. Crump, Mrs R Tobor, Bliss L. C. Davles-Colley. For Wellington: First saloon: Bits E. M. Elkington, Mrs J. M. Biddlford and three children. Bliss H. Slater, Bliss B. Edwards. Second saloon: Blrs J, Blauser, Bits'E. Quinlan and two children, Mr J. L. M’Ferran, Blr B. J. Ware, Blr and Mrs B. O. Plumb. There are also 45 third class passengers.

Bar. Ther. Korfolk Island—N., fresh breeze. mist; .. 29.78 — Cape Marla —N., high wind, overcast and foggy, rough seas .. .. 29.92 73 .Auckland—N.E., fresh breeze. overcast/ .. 29.81 60 East Cape—N., strong breeze. overcast and foggy with drlzz- - ' ling rain, moderate seas .. .. 30.09 .69 Cape Egmont—S., light air, over-. cast'with rain, - moderate seas 29.92 68 Kapler—Calm, overcast, and -drizzling, smooth seas ... .. 30.03 71Farewell Spit—B., fresh breeze. overcast, rough seas 29.95 69 Stephen Island—S.E., high wind. cloudy with ugly sky, rough 1 30.00 61 Wellington—S.. gentle ■ breeze. - ' overcast, rather rough seas .. 30.00 65 Cape Campbell—S.E., strong breeze. overcast, moderate seas .... 30.12 64 Greymouth—S.W., slight breeze. blue ■ sky, moderate ■ seas ... .. 29.96 68 Akaroa Light—E., gentle breeze. cloudy, : moderate seas .... 30.13 62 Kugget Feint—E., slight breeze, blue sky with haze, moderate. 30.14 53 Puysegur ■ Point—S.E., gentle •v breeze, blue sky. constant 8618 30.M 68 Chatham Islands—W.N.W., strong breeze, blue sky, smooth seas ;. 29.96 66 Sydney—E., moderate breeze. cloudy .. .. .. .. .....; 29.73 — Hobart (9 a.m.) — N., gentle breeze. cloudy /. .. .. '29.61 —