SHIPPING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22505, 25 February 1935, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

WEATHER FORECAST. The . following Is the official weather forecast:— . Yesterday evening, a secondary depression developed west of New Zealand and to-day, while crossing the Dominion, deepened considerably. An Intense anti-cyclone Is still centred near Tasmania. Indications are for: '"'-.-. Winds —North-westerly at first on parts of the east coast of the North Island, otherwise southerly and freshening. Seas—New Zealand Waters—Moderate north of East Cape, elsewhere rather rough to roui;h. •—Eastern Tasman Sea—Moderate 'to strong southerly winds, moderate to rather rough seas. Weather—Fine on the west coast of the South Island, otherwise cool and changeable, with showers at.'times, heavy in places and with some thunder. t ' ' ARRIVAL. Saturday, February 23. Orepukl, s.s. (S p.m.), 538 tons, Pearson, from Wellington, via Bluff. * Union Steam Ship Company, agent. Sunday, February 24. Port Hunter, s.s. (8.30 a.m.), 8430 tons, Durham, from Glasgow and Liverpool, via Cristobal, Panama and northern ports. J. W. Swift and Co., agents. '. Canadian Scottish, s.s. (8 p.m.), 5334 tons, Fuller, from Halifax, via Cristobal, Panama, and northern ports. "H. L. Tapley and Co., agents; DEPARTURES. T':'. Sunday, February 24. Imperial Star, m.s. (6.30 a;m.), 10,670 tons, D. B. Macfarlane, for London, via Panama. Monday, February 25. Breese, i m.s. (0.40 a.m.), 620 tons, Stewart, v for New Plymouth, via ports. VESSELS IN PORT LAST NIGHT ; Desti- . Vessel From Berth nation ' Walplata Auckland Ft. Ch'mers Auckland Kanna Wslpole Is. Pt Ch'mers. Survey Otokia ■ San Pedro Pt. Ch'mers. Laid up Kaikorai Newcastle Pt Ch'mers. Laid up Kawatirl Newcastle Pt. Ch'mers.. Laid up Southland Bluff Pt. Ch'mers. Laid up Jacob .„' Ruppert Antarctic Victoria wf. New York Bear of Oakland Antarctic Victoria wf. New York Ardenvohr New York Rattray wf. Sydney Orepukl Wel'gton Birch st wf. N. Plym. Port Hunter Liverpool Victoria wf. N.Plym. Canadian ■ , Scottish HaUfaz Victoria wf. Bluff SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. AUCKLAND. February 23.—Arrived: Franeonia (6.35 a.m.), from Suva; Waimarino (6.55 a.m.), from Portland; Kartlgi (11.50 a.m.), from Napier. Sailed: Waimarino (8.35 p.m.). for Wellington. February 24.—Arrived; Karepo, from Lyttelton. WELLINGTON, February 23.—Arrived: Ktretu (midnight), from Timaru. Sailed: Rotorua (7.5 a.m.), for London; Huanui (3.5 p.m.), for Greymouth; Wainul (5 p.m.), for Napier; Canadian Cruiser (5.10 p.m.), for Napier; Falrburn (5.20 p.m.), for Westport; Karetu (6.20 p.m.), for Auckland; Matangl (7.35 p.m.), for Auckland. February 24. Arrived: Rangatira (7 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Ca'nopus (9.50 a.m.), from Westport; Anglo Canadian (10.10/ *.m.), from. Tlmaru; Port Whangarel (12.10 p.m.), from Lyttelton; Merndo (12.50 p.m.), from Auckland; Tees (4.10 p.m.), from Lyttelton. Sailed: Miro (8.30 a.m.), for Dunedin. LYTTELTON, February 23.—Arrived: Rangatira (G. 50 a.m.). from Wellington; Tees (8 ».m.), from Chatham Islands; Port Whangarel (12.40 p.m.), from Timaru. February -24. Arrived: Walkouaiti (6 a.m.), from Timaru; Wahine (7 a.m.), from Wellington. February *" 23.—Sailed: Port Hunter (12.45 p.m.), for Dunedin; Port Whangarel (6.10 p.m.), for Wellington ; Tees (6.55 p.m.), for Wellington; Canadian Scottish ,(7.5 p.m.), for Dunedin; Rangsitira (8.20 p.m.), for Wellington. BLUFF, February 23.—Sailed: Orepukl (0.15 . *.m.), for Dunedin: Paua (11.40 a.m.). for Timaru. CRISTOBAL, February 23.—Arrived: Rangl■tsne.. .j. VANCOUVER, February 23. Arrived: Aorangl. '■'•*■■ LONDON, February 23.—Sailed: Strathnaver. \ . ; WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. Ihe following vessel- were expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night:— Auckland.—Antlope, Fordsdale, Golden Bear, Hertford, Mariposa, Matal, Port Auckland, Bosaura, Walruna, Winamac, Wlngatui. Wellington.—Akaroa, H.M.A.S. Australia, Canadian Cruiser, Cumberland, Inverbank, Matmoa. Marama, Matakana, Monterey; Rangir Une, Bemuera, Botorua, South Sea. • Surrey, lamaroa, Turaklna, Tuscan Star, Zealandlc. Awarua.—Ardenvohr, Coptic, Imperial Star, Kalmlro, Mahcno, Makura, Maunganul, Ngakuta, Omana, Port Napier, Monowai, Wangaaella. ] EXPECTED ABBIVALS. Maheno, Melbourne, via Bluff, February 26. Storm, Wanganul, Pigeon Bay, February 26. Gale, Wanganui, Wellington, February 27. Holmdale, Wanganui, Wellington, Feb. 27. Waimarino, Auckland, via ports, Feb. 27. H.M.S. Dlomede, Lyttelton, Akaroa, Feb. 27. Fordsdale, London, via Suva, February 28. Filefjell (tanker), Singapore, March 1. •Ngakuta. Adelaide direct, March 1. Holmglen, Pt. Walkato, Wellington, March 2. Breeze, New Plymouth, Wellington, March 4. •Wainul, Glsborne, via ports, March 4. Waltakl, Newcastle, Sydney, March 5. BangitlW, Tokomaru Bay, Lyttelton, March 6. Karetu, Auckland, via ports, March 6. Port Whangarel, northern ports, March 6. > 1 Orepukl, New Plymouth, Wellington, Mar. T. Port Auckland, New York, via ports. Mar. 8. ! • Parera, Prt Walkato, Wellington, March 11. I Walruna, Los Angeles, via ports, March 12. Walplata, Auckland, via ports, March 13. i Walkouaiti, Newcastle, Sydney, March 15. James Cook, Sydney, via ports, March 16. i Turakina, Liverpool, via ports. March 20. Canadian Victor, Halifax, March 20. Tongarlro, London, via Auckland, March 22. H M A.S. Sussex, Auckland, Wel'ton. April 1. Ollreliance (tanker). Black Sea, April 3. Hurunul, Liverpool, via ports, April 13. Flscus. Nova Scotia, via ports, April 14. PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Ardenvohr, Sydney direct, to-day. Port Hunter, New Plymouth, to-day. Orepukl, New Plymouth, via ports, to-day. Canadian Scottish, New York, February 26. Storm, Wanganui, via ports, February 26. Walplata, Auckland, via ports, February 26. Maheno, Melbourne, via ports, February 26. Gale Wanganui, via ports, February 27. Jacob Buppert, New York, February 28. Holmdale, Wanganui, via ports, March 1. Waimarino, Auckland, via ports March 2. Holmglen, Port Walkato, via ports, March 2. Filefjell (tanker), New Plymouth, March 2. HM S Dlomede. West Coast Sounds, Alar. 4. Bear of Oakland, New York, March 4. Breeze, New Plymouth, via ports, March 4. Fordsdale, Lyttelton, Napier. March 4. Wainul, Glsborne, via ports, March j.

DAILY TIMES WEATHER REPORT

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Waltakl, Timaru, Lyttelton, March 6. Port Whangarel, northern ports, March 6. Karetu, Auckland, via ports, March 9. Rangltlkl. Wellington, London, March 9. Parera, Port Walkato, via ports, March 11. Walruna, Melbourne, Sydney, March 14. "■;-: Walkouaiti, Sydney, via ports, March 16. James Cook, Sydney, via ports, March 19. Canadian Victor, Halifax, March 22. H.M.A.S. Sussex. Hobart. Sydney, April 4. OVERSEAS VESSELS FOR OTAGO. Fordsdale (due February 28).—Left London January 17 for Suva, Port Chalmers. Lyttelton and Napier; arrived Suva February 21. Filefjell, tanker (due March I).—Left Singapore February 7 for Wellington, Dunedin, and New Plymouth; due Wellington February 26. Port Auckland (due March 7).—Left New York January 31 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin; due Auckland March 1. Walruna (due March 12).—Left Los Angeles February 2 for Apia, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Australia; due Auckland February 28.' Eclipse, tanker (due March 12).—Left Sumatra February for Auckland, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; due Auckland March 7. Turakina (due March 22).—Left Liverpool January ,27 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin: due Auckland March 7. Tongarlro (due March 22).—Left London February 8 for Auckland, Port Chalmers, and Nelson; due Auckland March 7. Canadian Victor (due March 30).—Left Halifax February 5 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin; due Auckland March 19. . Ollreliance (due April 3).—Left Batum January for Auckland, Wellington. Lyttelton and Dunedin; due .Auckland March 26. Hurunul (due April 13).—Left Liverpool February 17 for Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton. and Dunedin; due Auckland March 27. ' Fiscus (due April 14).—Left Liverpool (Nova Scotia) February 16 for Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Bluff; due Auckland March 30. • FOR OTHER DOMINION PORTS. Tamaroa, left Southampton January 25 for Auckland and Wellington; due Auckland February 28. Winamac (tanker), left Palembang February 6 for Wellington and Australia; due Wellington February 27. ■ Antlope, left Tamplco January for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Timaru, and Australia; due Auckland February 27. ' Tuscan Star, left England January 24. In ballast for New Zealand; due Glsborne February 28. Hertford, left London January 12 in ballast for New Zealand; due on coast March 1. Golden Bear, left Los Angeles February 4 for Auckland,'Wellington, and Australia; due Auckland March. 2. / Cumberland, left Liverpool January 18 In ballast for New Zealand; due on coast March 6. Buahlne, left London February 1 for Auckland; due there March 13. Zealandlc, left Liverpool January 29 In ballast for .New Zealand; due on coast March 3. Melbourne Maru, left Mojl (Japan; February 1 for Wellington and Auckland, via Australia; due Wellington March 6. Rangltane, left London February 7 for Wellington and Lyttelton; due Wellington March 14. Port Victor, left Newcastle-on-Tyne January 24 in ballast for New Zealand; due on coast March 15. Sultan Star, left .London February 13 In ballast for New Zealand; due on coast March 17. Canadian Challenger, left Halifax February 2 for Auckland, via Australia; due Auckland March 20. Kuraara, left Newcastle-on-Tyne January -24 for New Zealand In ballast, via Cape of Good Hope and Sydney; due on coast March 20. Somerset, left Falmouth February 3 In ballast for New Zealand; due on coast March 20. Port Pirie, left. Newcastle-on-Tyne January 30 In ballast for New Zealand: due on coast March 20. Trojan Star, left Glasgow February 11 In ballast for New Zealand; due on coast March 22. Nuddea, left Antwerp January 25' for Auckland and New Plymouth; due Auckland March 24. Port Curtis, left Newcastle-on-Tyne February 10 in ballast for New Zealand, due on coast April 1. PACIFIC MAIL SERVICES. Aorangl, leaves Vancouver February 27 for Auckland and Sydney, via Honolulu and Suva: due Auckland March 17, and Sydney Marcii 23. Niagara, leaves. Sydney February 28 and Auckland March 5 for Vancouver, via Suva and Honolulu; due Vancouver March 22. Makura, left Wellington February 20 for San Francisco, via Rarotonga and Papeete; due San Francisco March 8. Maunganul, left San Francisco February 13 for Wellington'and Sydney, via Papeete and Rarotonga; due Wellington March 4, and Sydney March 9. Monterey, left Auckland February 9 for Suva, Pago Pago and Honolulu; due San Francisco February 25. Mariposa, left San Francisco February 5 for Auckland, Eydney, and Melbourne, via Honolulu, Pago Pago, and Suva; due .Sydney February 25. INTERCOLONIAL SERVICES. Wanganella, leaves Sydney February 25; due Auckland March 1; sails March 2 for Sydney. Maheno, left Melbourne February 20 for MUford Sound, Bluff, Dunedin, Lyttelton, and Wellington; due Dunedin February 26. Monowai, left Wellington February 22; due Sydney February 25; sails March 1 for Wellington. •Marama, left Sydney February 21; due Wellington February 25. Walkouaiti, loads at Newcastle and Sydney early in March for Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru, and Lyttelton. Waitaki, loads at Newcastle February 26 and Sydney February 27 for Bluff, Dunedin and Lyttelton. Ngakuta, from Edithburg, left Adelaide February 21 for Dunedin and Lyttelton. James Cook, to leave Sydney early in Marcii for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Kaimiro, loads at Adelaide, Edithburg, and Melbourne in February for Auckland, Portland, Napier and Lyttelton. Abel Tasman, to leave Sydney February 27 for Auckland and Wellington. LONDON-AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS. Moreton Bay. left Southampton January 16: arrived Fremantle February 15; Melbourne February 22; due Sydney February 25. Orontes, left London January 19; arrived Fremantle February 19; due Melbourne February 25; Sydney, February 27. Strathaird, left London January 25; due Fremantle February 26; Melbourne March 4; Sydney March 7. Orsova, left London February 2; due Fremantle March 5: Melbourne March 11: Sydney March 13. Mooltan, left London February 8; due Fremantle March 12; Melbourne March 18 ; Sydney March 21. \ Esperance Bay, left London February 13; due Fremantle March 15; Melbourno March 22; Sydney March 25.

Orama, left London February 18; due Frcmantle March 19; Melbourne March 25; Sydney March 27. Strathnaver, left London February 22; due Fremantle March 26; Melbourne April 1; Sydney April 4. ISLAND SERVICES. Maul Pomare, leaves Wellington February 26 for Apia and Nlue Island; thence Lyttelton and Wellington; due Lyttelton March 18. Walpahl, left Sydney February 14 for Fiji and Auckland; due Auckland March 5. PASSENGER SHIPS HOMEWARD BOUND. Karomea, left Napier January 26, via Panama; duo London March 3. Waipawa, left Napier February 1, via Panama; due London March 5. Akaroa, left Wellington February 6, via Panama and Kingston; due Southampton March 11. Port Gisborne, left Auckland February 6. via Panama; due London March 15. Remuera, left Wellington February 16, via Panama; due London March 24. Coptic, left Port Chalmers February 21, via Panama; due Southampton March 27. Maimoa, left Lyttelton February 20, via Panama and Kingston; due London March 31. Port Napier, left Bluff February 22, via Cape Horn; due London April 2. Rotorua, left Wellington February 23, via Panama-; due London April 4. Imperial Star, left Port Chalmers February 24, via Panama; duo London March 25. , TO LOAD FOR NEW ZEALAND. Armadale, to leave New York February 22 for Auckland; Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Australia. \ Australlnd, to leavo New York April 8 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Australia. City of Toklo, to leave New York March 16. for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Australia. Durham, to leave Liverpool March 30. for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Port Chalmers and Bluff. Golden Coast, to leave Los Angeles March 1 for Auckland. Wellington and Australia. Haurakl, to leave Los Angeles February 21 for Apia, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Australia. Indlen, to leave Los Angeles March 24 for Apia, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Bluff and Australia. Mania, to leave Liverpool March 0 for Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Timaru. Mataroa, to leave London March 20 and Southampton March 22 for Auckland and Wellington. Narbada, to leave Calcutta early In April for Auckland, Wellington Lyttelton, and Dunedin. Port Fairy, to leave London February 27 for Suva, Dunedin, Lyttelton and Bluff. Rangitata, to leave-London March 7 for Auckland and Wellington. Remuera, to leave London April 4 for Wellington and Auckland. , Sydney Maru, to leave• Mojl (Japan), March 1 for Wellington and Auckland, via Australia. TO SAIL FOR OVERSEAS PORTS. Anglo Canadian, to leave Wellington February 28 for Dunkirk, London, and Hull. Canadian Cruiser, to leave Napier February 23 for New York, Boston, and Halifax. Canadian Scottish, to leave Bluff February 26 for New York, Boston, and Halifax. i Huntingdon, to leave Bluff February 23 for London and West of England ports. Matakaua, to leave Auckland Mar,ch 5 for London, via Panama canal and Kingston? Northumberland, to leave Napier March 6 for London and West of England ports, via Panama. Opawa, to leave Wellington February 28 for Southampton, London, and Hull, via Cape Horn and Dakar. Port Hobart, to leave Wellington March 13 for London, via Cape Horn and Dakar. Port Hunter, to leavo Wellington March 23 for London, via Panama canal. Rangltlkl, to Jeave Wellington March 15 for London, via Panama canal. Surrey, to leave Wanganul roadstead March 11 for London and West of England ports, via Panama. Talnul. to leave Wellington March 6 for London, via Panama canal and Kingston. • Tuscan Star, to leavo Auckland March 20 for London, via Panama cnnal. Waimana, to leave Wellington March 11 for London, via .Panama canal and Kingston. COASTWISE MOVEMENTS. Breeze, which arrived on Friday morning from Wellington, sailed early this morning for Timaru and Lyttelton to .complete loading for northern ports. Breeze sailed yesterday morning for Timaru and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington, Plcton, Wanganul and New Plymouth. Orepuki, which arrived here on Saturday from Bluff, will sail this evening for Oamaru, Timaru, and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington, Nelson and New Plymouth. Waipiata will dock at Port Chalmers this morning for cleaning and painting. She will complete loading at Dunedin to-morrow and sail the same day for Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington and Auckland. Holmdale is. now due here on Wednesday from Wellington and will dock at Port Chalmers for cleaning and painting. She will load at Dunedin on Friday-and sail the same day for Wellington, Picton and Wanganul, via ports. Holmdale is now due at Dunedin on March 2 from Wellington to load general cargo. She Is scheduled to sail the same day for Wellington, Wanganul, New Plymouth and Port YTalkato, via ports. , WAITAKI FROM AUSTRALIA. The Union Company advises that the Waitaki Is to load at Ncwcastlo to-morrow and Sydney on Wednesday for Bluff, Dunedin, Timaru and Lyttelton. She is duo at Dunedin on March.s. NGAKUTA LEAVES ADELAIDE. The Union Company advises that the Ngakuta left Adelaide on February 21 with South Australian cargo for discharge at Dunedin and Lyttelton. She Is due at this port on Friday. ARDENVOHR FOR SYDNEY. Tho motor ship Ardenvohr, which was unable to discharge New York cargo on Friday owing to heavy rain, is to sail this evening for Sydney to complete discharge. HURUNUI LEAVES LIVERPOOL. The New Zealand Shipping Company advises that the Hurunul left Liverpool on the afternoon of February 17 for Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Lyttelton and Dunedin. She is due in New Zealand about March 27. CARGO OF NEWSPRINT. The steamer Flscus left Liverpool, Nova Scotia on February 16 with a cargo of newsprint for Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth, Wanganul, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff. The vessel is due at Auckland about March 30. WIRELESS FROM REMUERA. A wireless message received by the New Zealand Shipping Company from the captain of tho Remuera, en route from Wellington to London, states the weather conditions have been moderate and that all on board are well. The Remuera loft Wellington on February 16. '" WAIRUNA FROM PACIFIC COAST. The Wairuna was due at Apia on February 20 from Pacific coast ports. The vessel is expected to reach Auckland on February 28. GERMAN motor vessel sold. The German motor vessel Neptun was purchased by Messrs Burns, Philp and Company, Limited, of Sydney, on February 5, following a satisfactory examination in dock. She left Sydney on February'9 for Hongkong, with her new officers and crew. . IMPERIAL STAR FOR LONDON. Carrying a full cargo comprising frozen meat and dairy produce, the Blue Star Line's motor ship Imperial Start left Port Chalmers yesterday morning for London, via Panama. She Is expected to reach London on March 25. PORT HUNTER FROM LIVERPOOL. An arrival yesterday was tho Commonwealth and Dominion Line steamer Port Hunter, from Liverpool, via Panama, Auckland, Wellington, and Lyttelton. She was berthed at the Victoria wharf, where the local portion of her Home cargo will be discharged to-day. The Port Hunter will afterwards proceed to New Plymouth to complete discharge. CANADIAN SCOTTISH IN PORT. The Canadian Government steamer Canadian Scottish arrived at Dunedin yesterday from Halifax, via Panama, Auckland, Wellington, and Lyttelton. She was berthed at the Rattray street wharf, where the local portion of her Canadian cargo will be discharged to-day. The Canadian Scottish will also load products, and will sail hence for Bluff to complete loading for New York. Boston and Halifax. H.M.S. DIOMEDE AT LYTTELTON. • H.M.S., Dlomede arrived tn Lyttelton on Thursday evening from Charlotte Sound, and will remain there until to-day, when she will sail for Dunedin. The vessel has aboard Canterbury Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve ratings, who embarked at Wellington, and will remain on board until the vessel arrives at Dunedin. After leaving Auckland the Diomede called at Gisborne, Wellington, and Queen Charlotte Sound. She will go from Lyttelton to Dunedin, thence West Coast Sounds and Wellington, arriving back at Auckland on April 11. STEAMERS RACE TO JAPAN. The passages of the steamers Helmspey and Hayo Maru, which sailed from. Newcastle for Japan on February 4, will be watched with interest. Captain Richards, of the Helmspey, lias made a wager with Captain Ave, of the Ha.vo Maru, that he will be first to arrive at Yokohama. Both vessels are of the tramp type of steamer and can maintain an average speed of 10 knots. Barely an hour and a-half separated the vessels as they cleared Newcastle.

SHIPPING AT AUCKLAND. The shipping entered at Auckland in January totalled 438,612 gros3 tons. As compared with January, 1934, the returns for overseas merchant shipping showed a decrease of one vessel, arid 16,866 gross tons, said Captain Sergeant. On the other hand, there was an Increase of one vessel, and 12,269 gross tons, in intercolonial shipping. The number of large coastal vessels was the same, with a decrease of 8176 gross tons. A summary of the large merchant shipping showed the same number of vessels, but a decrease of 12;773 gross tons. There was an Increase of 84 vessels, and 3712 gross tons, In the returns for local coastal shipping. PASSENGERS FROM ENGLAND. The Orsova, which left London on February 2 for Australian ports, has on board the following passengers for New Zealand:—Rev. C. W., Mrs, and Miss N. Brown, Air and Mrs E. Y. Smith, Mr and Mrs E. Rarity, Mrs BoydLeslie, Misses B. and R., and Mr A. BoydLeslie, Mrs Boyd, Mrs Dalgleish and child, Miss M. C. Dalgleish, Mrs White, Miss N. D. Coxon, Miss J. K. Hendrie, Miss R. Johnson, Miss L. Loverlng, Miss A. D. P. Morison, Miss M. Moroney, Miss E. M. Rushton, Miss J. M. and Mr W. H. C. Swan, Mr J. Agnew, Mr T. R. Clarkson, Mr A. J. J. T. Melkle, Mr G. G. K. Taylor, Mr E. P. Warner. The Moreton Bay, which left London on January 30 for Australia, Is carrying the following passengers for New Zealand:—Miss L. G. Owen, Mr T. Woods, airs E. J. Bennett and son, Mr R. C. Jones.