SHIPPING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21647, 18 May 1932, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

WEATHER REPORT. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May IT. The following is the official weather report at 4 p.m.:— p 9 lJar. Ther. Norfolk Island—S.W., fresh hr., detached clouds .. Cape Maria—S.E.. strong breeze, cloudy, haze, moderate seas .. 30.13 si Auckland —S.S.E., slight br., blue sky ~ .. •» •• •• •• • • 30.zx do East Capo—S.W., strong breeze. detached clouds, rough seas .. 30.25 00 Cape Egmont—S.E., moderate br., blue sky, moderate swell .. 30-9 51 Napier—N.W., gentle br„ blue sky, moderate seas 30.40 so Farewell Spit—S„ light air, blue sky, smooth seas 30.Zi 4o Stephen Island —S.E., slight br., detached clouds, smooth seas 30-7 51 Wellington—Calm, cloudy, mod. swell 30.80 50 Cape Campbell—W., light air, blue sky, moderate swell 30.83 88 Greymouth—E., light air, blue sky. moderate swell 30.84 52 Akaroa Light—Calm, detached clouds, smooth seas 30.32 47 Nugget Point—S.W., moderate br., • detached clouds, moderate seas 80.25 49 Puysegur Point —N., gentle breeze, cloudy, moderate seas 80.89 61 Chatham Islands—W., fresh br., overcast, rough seas 80.14 49 Sydney—B., slight breeze, detached clouds 30.83 65 Hobart—N., light air, blue sky .. 50..19 WEATHER FORECAST. The following is the official weather forecast An Intense anti-cyclone 1s centred In the south Tasman Sea, and extends from eastern Australis to beyond New Zealand. A slight depression Is passing east of Norfolk Island to-day. Indications are for variable winds, with southerly to south-westerly prevailing; light to moderate generally# but fresh to strong In the far north; seas rather rough north of East Cape; elsewhere smooth to moderate; light to moderate south-west winds and smooth to moderate seas In the eastern Tasman; weather fine In most districts, but some showers still likely In north Auckland and at Isolated places in the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne districts; cold nlgbt temperatures, with many frosts, especially In the South Island. DEPARTURE. Tuesday, May IT. Gale, s.s. (6.5 p.m.), 567 tons, Davies, for Wanganui, via ports. VESSEL IN PORT. DestlVessel. From. Berth. nation. Tamatea Bluff Rattray wf. Bluff EXPECTED ARRIVALS. Oplhi, Nelson, New Plymouth, to-day.< Wingatul, Auckland, via ports, May 19. Benholm. Wellington. Lyttelton, May 19. Holmglen, Port Waikato, via ports. May 19. Holmdale. Wanganui, Wellington, May 20. Orepukl, Wanganui, via ports. May 20. Matai, Wellington, Lyttelton, May 20. Walkouaitl, Lyttelton, Oamaru, May 22. Storm, Wanganui, via ports. May 22. Poolta, Gisborne, Wellington, May 23. John, Port Waikato, via ports. May 23. Narbada. Wellington, Lyttelton, May 24. Walnut, Melbourne, via Bluff, May 24. Matakana, Newcastle, Bluff. May 24. Gale, Wanganui, via ports. May 24. Cofbls, San Francisco, Wellington, May 26. Welcombe, Ocean Island, Lyttelton, May 26. Waiplata, Auckland, via ports, May 26. Kangitane, Wellington, Lyttelton, May 26. Mahana. London. Suva. May 28. Norfolk. Glasgow, via Bluff, May 28. Port Gisborne, Wellington, Lyttelton, June IX. Kartlgl, Adelaide, via ports, June 15. Karamea, Wellington, Lyttelton, June 16. Canadian Constructor, Lyttelton, Juno 16. Opawa. Lyttelton Timaru. June 16. Ashburton, Wellington, Lyttelton, June 17. Kcmuera, London, Auckland. June 17. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Oplhi, New Plymouth, via ports, to-day. Holmglen, Port Waikato, via ports. May 19. Benholm, Sydney direct. May 20. Orepukl, Wanganui, via ports. May 20. Holmdale, Wanganui, via ports, May 20. Wingatul, Auckland, via ports. May 21. John, Port Waikato, via ports. May 23. Storm, Wanganui, via ports. May 23. Walkouaitl, Sydney, Newcastle, May 23. Matai, southern lighthouses. May 23. Wainul, Melbourne, via ports, May 24. Poolta Gisborne, via ports. May 24. Gale. Wanganui, via ports. May 25. Matakana, Timaru, Wellington. May 26. Narbada, Sydney, via Bluff, May 26. Corbls, New Plymouth direct, May 27. Bangitane, Lyttelton. Auckland. May 28. Waiplata, Auckland, via ports, May 28. Mahana, Lyttelton, Wellington. May 30. Norfolk. Timaru, Lyttelton, May 31. Canadian Constructor, Melbourne, June IT. Opawa. London, via Bluff, June 18, Ashburton, New Plymouth, Sydney, June 18. Karamea. Bluff, 1 Lyttelton. June 20. OVERSEAS VESSELS FOB OTAGO. Benholm (due May 19). —Left New York March 18 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia; arrived Auckland May 10 Narbada (due May 24).—Left Calcutta April 3 for Auckland. Wellington. Lyttelton, and Dunedin; arrived Auckland May 13. Corbls (due May 26).—Left San Francisco April 27 for Wellington, Dunedin, and New Plymouth; due Wellington May 22. Bangitane (due May 26). —Left London April 8 for Auckland, Wellington. Lyttelton end Port Chalmers; arrived Auckland May 13. Welcombe (due May 26). —Left Ocean Island May 9 for Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, and llavensbourne; due Lyttelton May 22. Mahana (due May 27).—Left London April 14 for Suva, Port Chalmers, and Lyttelton; duo Suva May 21. . „ _ , Port Gisborne (due June 11).—Left New York April 30 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland May 30. Karamea (due June 16). —Left Liverpool April 28 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff: dun Auckland June 4. Ashburton (due June 17). —Left New York April 10 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, and Australia, via Gulf of Mexico ports; due Auckland June 6. Canadian Constructor (due Juno 10). —Left Halifax April 30 for Auckland, Wellington Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia; duo Auckland June 6. _ Rcmuera (due June 17). —Left Loudon May 5 for Auckland and Port Chalmers: due Auckland June 11. . FOR NORTHERN PORTS. Brunswick, left San Pedro April —. for Australia. Auckland, and Wellington: due Wellington May 17. O. A. Knudsen, left Pedro April 25: due Wellington May 20. Eknarcn, left Los Angeles May 3 for Auckland. Wellington and Australia; due Auckland Slay 23. Otokla, left San Pedro April 30 for Wellington : due Wellington May 25. Norfolk, left Glasgow April IB In Dallas! for New Zealand: duo Bluff May 25. Golden Bear, left Los Angeles April 30 for Auckland, Wellington and Australia: due Auckland May 27. Talnui, left Southampton April 22 for Wellington and Auckland : due Wellington Mav 30 Melbourne Maru, left Mojl (Japan) May 2 for Wellington and Auckland: due Wellington June 1. Bullarcn. left Capetown, April IB for Auckland and Wellington: due Auckland June 3 Huntingdon, left London April 25 In ballatt for New Zealand; due on coast June 6. Coptic, left London May B In ballast for New Zealand: due Oamaru June 8. Port Fremantle, left London May 6 for Wellington. Lyttelton, and New Plymouth; due Wellington June 13.

PACIFIC MAIL SERVICES. Aorangl, left Auckland May 8 for Vancouver, via Suva and Honolulu; due Vancouver May 20. J , , Niagara, leaves Sydney May 26 and Auckland May 31- for Vancouver, via Suva and Honolulu: due Vancouver June 17. Maunganul, left Wellington May 17 for San Francisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete: due San Francisco June 3. Monowal left San Francisco May 11 for Wellington and Sydney, via Papeete and Rarotonga; due Wellington May 30. and Sydney June 4 - . ... e, Ventura, left Auckland May 14 for San Frangisco, via Suva, Pago Pago and Honolulu; due San Francisco June 1. Mariposa, left San Francisco May 6 tor Auckland and Sydney, via Honolulu, Pago Pago, and Suva: due Auckland May 23 and Sydney May 26. Monterey, leaves San Francisco June 3 for Auckland and Sydney, via Honolulu, Pago Pago and Suva: due Auckland June 20. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICES. Marama, leaves Wellington May 20; due Sydney May 24. Zealandla, leaves Sydney May 20; due Auckland May 24. Walkouaitl, loads Newcastle and Sydney end of May for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Timaru. „ _ Wainul, leaves Melbourne May 18 for Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington: due Dunedin May 24. , , Kartlgl, loads Adelaide, Edlthburg, and Melbourne end of May for New Plymouth, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Bluff. ISLAND SERVICES. Walpahl, left Auckland May 14 for FIJI, Tonga, and Samoa; leaves Suva June 2; duo Auckland June 7. Morlnda, left Sydney May 5 for Auckland, via Lord Howe Island; Norfolk Island, and Vila; due Auckland May 23. Maul Pomare, leaves Wellington May 19 for Apia and Niue Island to load fruit for Lyttelton and Wellington. Karetu, left Sydney May 8 for FIJI. Tonga and Auckland; due Auckland May 24. LONDON-AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS. Cathay, left London April 8; arrived Fremantle Slay 10; Slelbourne May 14; due Sydney May 19. Ballarat, left London April 15; arrived Fremantle, May 17; duo Slelbourne Slay 23; Sydney Slay 26. Carthage, left London April 22; due Fremantle Slay 24:: Slelbourne Slay 30; Sydney June 2. Otranto, left London April 30; due Fremantle Slay 31; Slelbourne June 6: Sydney June 8 Slooltan, left London Slay 6; due Fremantle June 7: Slelbourne June 13: Sydney June 16. Barrabool, left London Slay 13; duo Fremantle June 14; Slelbourne June 20: Sydney June 23. TO LOAD FOR NEW ZEALAND. Canadian Leader, to leave Slontreal Slay 17 (or Dunedin. Timaru. Lyttelton. Wellington and Auckland. Golden Cloud, to leave Los Angeles June 1 for Auckland, Wellington and Australia. Golden Coast, to leave Los Angeles July 1 for Auckland, Wellington and Australia. Westmoreland, to leave Liverpool Slay 14 for Auckland, Napier, Wellington. Lyttelton, Dunedin, and New Plymouth. Turaklna leaves Liverpool Juno 4 for Auckland Wellington Lyttelton Dunedin tod Nelson Walkawa, to leave Los Angeles Slay 12 for Papeete, Auckland, Wellington. Lyttelton, Dun edln, and Australia. Armadale, to leave New York Slay 22 for Auckland, Wellington, Wanganui. Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Port Hunter, leaves London Slay 25 for Suva. Dunedin. Lyttelton Bluff and Timaru. Sydney Maru, leaves Slojl (Japan) June 1 for Wellington and Auckland, via Australia: due Wellington July 3. Tisnaren, loads at South African ports In June for Auckland and Wellington. Walkawa, leaves San Francisco May 19 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia. Zealandlc, leaves London Slay 18 for Auckland and Wellington; due Auckland June 27. TO SAIL FOR OVERSEAS PORTS. Coptic, leaves Wellington Juno 25 for London, via Cape Huon and Las Palmas. Hermlnlus, leaves Wellington Slay 24 for London, via Cape Horn. Mataroa, leaves Auckland Slay 28 for Southampton and London, via Panama. Mahana. leaves Auckland June 18 for London, via Cape Horn and Slontevldco. Slatakana, to leave Wellington June 2 for London, via Capo Horn and Slontcvldeo. Norfolk, leaves Wellington June 14 for Southampton and London. Otakl, leaves Wellington Slay 19 for London, via Montevideo and Las Palmas. Opawa, leaves Bluff June 21 for London and West of England ports, via Cape Horn and Dakar. Port Huon, to leave Wellington May 17 for London, via Cape Horn and Dakar. Port Dunedin leaves Wellington June 4 for London and west of England ports, via Cape Horn and Dakar. Port Darwin, leaves Auckland May 31 tor London, via Cape Horn. Port Melbourne, leaves Wellington June 11 for Southampton and London, via Cape Horn. Rotorua, leaves Wellington May 21 for Lon don via Panama and Curacao. Raranga, to leave Wellington Slay 17 for London and west of England ports, via Cape Horn. Tairoa, leaves Wellington May 18 for SouthLondon, via Panama. Rangltane, leaves Wellington June 14 for amptlou and London, via Cane Horn. SHIPPING TELEGRASIS. AUCKLAND, Slay 17.—Arrived: Waiplata (7 a.m.), from Wellington; Kaponga (7 a.m.), from New Plymouth: Marama (12.25 p.m.), from Sydney. Sailed; Paua (4.30 p.m.), for Gisborne; Niagara (5.35 p.m.), for Sydney; Rangltano (10 p.m.), for Wellington. WELLINGTON, Slay 17.—Arrived: Kalmal (3.20 a.m.), from Greymouth; Slaorl (7 a.m.). from Lyttelton: Storm (8.55 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Slaul Pomare (12.45 p.m.), from Lyttelton Benholm (7.55 a.m.), from Auckland; Brunswick (10.15 a.m.), from Sydney; Holmglen (1.25 p.m.), from Nevj Plymouth. Sailed: H.M.S. Laburnum (7 a.m.), for Auckland; H.SI.S. Veronica (7 a.m.), for Auckland; Slaunganul (3.10 p.m.), for San Francisco; Kaplt) (5 p.m.), for Wanganui; Storm (5.8 p.m.), for Wanganui; Port Huon (7.5 p.m.), for London; Slaorl (7.45 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Huanul (2.50 p.m.), for Westport: Alexander (8 p.m.), for Westport; Wingatul (9 p.m.), for Lyttelton: Karepo (10 p.m.), for Lyttelton: Awahou (10.30 p.m.), for Napier; Kohl (10.30 p.m.), for Nelson. LYTTELTON, Slay 17.—-Arrived: Rangatlra (6.50 a.m.) from Wellington; Kalranga (7.35 a.m.), from Timaru; Walkouaitl (8.15 a.m.), from Timaru. Sailed: Slatal (8.20 a.m.), for Akaroa; Foxton (1.15 p.m.), for Foxton; Rangatlra (8.20 p.m.), for Wellington; Kalranga (5.30 p.m.), for Wellington. SYDNEY, May 17. —Arrived: Zealandla (0 a.m.), from Wellington. FRESIANTLK, Slay 17. —Arrived: Ballarat, from London. The Oplhi Is duo at Dunedin to-day from New Plymouth to load general cargo. She Is timed to sail to-night for Oamaru, Timaru, and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington, Nelson ami New Plymouth. The Gale sailed last evening for Timaru and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington and Wanganui. The Walkouaitl Is due at Dunedin on Sunday from Oamaru. After discharging a quantity of coal she will sail for Sydney and Newcastle. The Union Company advises that the Vaiplata Is to leave Auckland on Friday evening with general cargo for discharge at Wellington. Lyttelton, Dunedin and Bluff.

The C. and D. Lina motor ship Tort Huon arrived at Wellington on Saturday morning from Lyttelton to complete Homeward loading. She was to clear Wellington yesterday for London, via Cape Horn and Dakar. The Shaw-Savlll Company advises that Its liner Mataroa left Wellington on Monday for Napier and Auckland to complete Homeward loading. She is scheduled to clear Auckland finally on May 28 for Southampton and London, via the Panama canal. The C. and D. Line advises that the Port Darwin arrived at Lyttelton on Monday morning from Launceston to commence. Homeward loading. She will later complete at Wellington and Auckland and Is scheduled to clear Auckland finally on May 27 for London, via Capo Horn and Montevideo. To continue discharge of her Pacific coast cargo, the Union Company's Walhemo arrived at Wellington on Saturday morning from Napier. She left Wellington on Monday for Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney to complete discharge. With passengers, mall and cargo, the union Company’s intercolonial steamer Marama arrived at Auckland yesterday from Sydney. She sailed last evening for Wellington and will bo despatched from Wellington on her return voyage to Sydney direct on Friday. The steamer Larchbank, with a cargo of phosphate from Nauru Island, arrived at Auckland on Sunday. After unloading a portion of her cargo at Auckland the vessel will proceed to New Plymouth and Wanganui. CANADIAN LEADER FROM MONTREAL. The Canadian National steamer Canadian Leader was expected to leave Montreal yesterday with general cargo for discharge at Dunedin, Lyttelton, Wellington and Auckland. She should arrive at this port early In Julv. MARIPOSA LEAVES HONOLULU. The Oceanic Line steamer Mariposa, on her first voyage In the regular transpacific service, left Honolulu on May 12 for Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, via Suva and Pago Pago. The vessel Is duo at Auckland on May 23. OCEANIC STEAMER MONTEREY. The new Oceanic steamer Monterey, which Is to conduct the Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne service with the Mariposa, was scheduled to leave New York on May 12 for San Francisco and Los Angeles, via Panama, to enter the transpacific run. The vessel Is to leave San Francisco on June 3 and Los AngeleS the following day, arriving at Auckland on June 20. KETCH WATERLILY. Advice has been received that the ketch Waterllly left Russel at 12.30 p.tn. cn Saturday for Tonga, with a fresh southerly wind to assist her. The crew, consisting of seven Christ’s College old boys, had been busy repairing the sails and painting the ship. VENTURA’S'LAST TRIP. On her last visit to Auckland prior to being withdrawn from the transpacific service, the Oceanic Lino steamer Ventura arrived at the northern port on Saturday morning from Sydney. The Ventura Is the last of the older Oceanic steamers, formerly known as Matson vessels, to remain In the service, the Sierra being withdrawn when she reached San Francisco on April 20, and the Sonoma on her arrival on May 11. The service from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Auckland, Sydney, and Melbourne, via Honolulu. Pago Pago, and Suva, will be continued by the company's new vessels, Mariposa and Monterey. PASSENGERS BY THE RANGITANE. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s motor liner Rangltane, which arrived at Auckland last Friday morning from London, brought the following passengers:—First saloon: Mr C. T. Ballantyne, Mrs Ballantyne, Master M. S. W. Ballantyne, Mrs J. S. Brooksbank, Mr N. E. Brooksbank, Miss Brooksbank, Miss H. H. Brooksbank, Master S. A. C. Cassels and governess, Paymaster-Commander Durman, R.F.R.N., Mrs Durman, Miss H. M. Durman, Rev. W. Elwell, Paymaster-Lieutenant J. M. Hogan, R.N., Miss A. E. Kennedy, Mr C. B. Tubbs, Mr P. Weeks, R.N., Mrs J. Horton, Miss M. Horton. Second saloon: Mrs L. F. Ellerm, Mrs M. M. Griffith, Mr J. A, A. Hamlyn, Mrs Hamlyn, Miss B. M. Hamlyn, Miss G. L. Taylor, and 62 third class. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels were reported to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night:— Auckland.—Corbls, Golden Bear, Karetu, Niagara, Rangltane, Recorder, Ventura, Welcombe, Walpahl. ... Wellington.—Aorangl, City of Toklo, lonic, Laurel, Maori, Mariposa, Mataroa, Maul Pomare, 0. A. Knudsen, Otakl, Narbada, Port Dunedin, Port Huon, Rangatlra, Rangltata, Rotorua, Talnul, Talroa, Tamahlne, Walhemo, Awarua.—Canadian Challenger, Hermlnlus, Kartigl, Matakana, Monowal, Walkoualtl. MATAI’S ROUGH TRIP. The Government steamer Matal, which left Wellington at 1.30 p.ra. on Friday for Lyttelton, had an exceedingly rough trip and did not arrive at Lyttelton until Saturday evening. Instead of at 7 a.m. on Saturday as expected. The ferry steamer Rangatlra, which left Wellington at 8 p.m. on Friday, overtook the Matal at 10.30 p.m., 13 miles north of Cape Campbell. The lighthouse steamer was meeting very heavy seas In Cook Strait. A message from Captain Burgess was received In Lyttelton on Saturday morning, stating that the Matal would arrive at 6 p.m., but the weather Improved slightly and the vessel arrived an hour earlier. The Matal loaded material at Lyttelton for fencing the new automatic light at Le Bon’s Bay, and will call at Le Bon’s to discharge it. She brought to Lyttelton the new automatic flashing light which Is to replace the present fixed light at Godley Head. PASSENGERS BY THE NARBADA. After a fairly good trip from Calcutta, the Union Company’s chartered steamer Narbada arrived at Auckland last Friday afternoon. She brought 14 passengers. Including three New Zealanders, who have come home from the East on furlough. Mr and Mrs H. W. Hamilton, of Christchurch, will spend nine months' leave In the Dominion. Mr Hamilton has for five years been attached to the Survey Department of the Malay States Government. A native of Palmerston North, Mr E. M. Campbell, has been Invalided homo by the British and Indian Navigation Company. Ho was a chief officer in the service, and while the ship was at Christmas Island In the South Indian Ocean on December 21 he fell 60 feet on to the ship’s deck and broke both his legs. He went Into the Auckland Hospital for treatment, and expects to return to the East in about three months’ time. This Is the first time he has been In New Zealand for seven years. , TRANSPACIFIC CARGO SERVICE. The following Information In connection with the movements of cargo steamers In the transpacific ' service has been provided by the Union Steam Ship Company:— Walkawa—Left Ocean Falls May 12 for San Francisco and Los Angeles. Haurakl—Left Brisbane May 10 for Vancouver direct. Walhemo—Left Wellington May 14 for Melbourne. Adelaide and Sydney, thence Vancouver direct. Wairuna—Leaves Auckland June 15 for Vancouver, via Fiji. Approximate forward loading dates at Pacific coast ports (subject to alteration without notice) : Walkawa—Expected leave San Francisco May 18, Los Angeles May 20; duo Auckland, via Papeete, June 14, thence Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Haurakl—Expected leave Vancouver June 1, San Francisco June 9, Los Angeles June 12; due Auckland July 4, thence Wellington, New Plymouth, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Melbourne, Sydney. also probably Adelaide. Walhemo—Expected leave Vancouver July 1 San Francisco July 13, Los Angeles July 15: due Auckland August 9, thence Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Melbourne and Sydney Wairuna—Expected leave Vancouver July 27 San Francisco August 13, Los Angeles August 15; due Auckland September 9, thence Wellington, Lyttelton Dunedin, Melbourne and Sydney. Walkawa—Expected leave Vancouver August 27, San Francisco September 13. Los Angeles September 15: due Auckland October 9, thence Wellington, Lytttelton. Dunedin, Melbourne and Sydney. HaurakI —Expected leave Vancouver September 27, San Francisco October 13, Los Angeles October 15; duo Auckland November 6, thence AVelllngton, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Melbourne and Sydney.