SHIPPING NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22751, 11 December 1935, Page 8

SHIPPING NEWS

OTAGO DAILY TIMES WEATHER REPORT

Readings of self-recording instruments at the Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin, up to midnight on Tuesday, December 10 (summer-time). Barometer

WEATHER BEFOBT. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, December 10. The following is the official weather report at 4 p.m. „, y Bar. Ther.

PORT HOBART FROM NEW TORE. The Commonwealth and Dominion Line's motor ship Port Hobart arrived at Dunedin yesterday morning from Philadelphia, New York and Kingston (Jamaica), via Panama, Auckland, Wellington and Lyttelton. She was berthed at the Victoria wharf, where the remainder of her American cargo is being discharged. The Port Hobart, which is also loading products, is to sail to-day for New Plymouth to continue Homeward loading. KING MALCOLM WITH ASPHALT. The British motor ship King Malcolm arrived at Dunedin yesterday morning from Tampico (Gulf of Mexico) via Panama canal and northern ports. She was berthed at the Rattray street wharf to discharge a part cargo of asphalt. The vessel left Tampico on September 19, and arrived at Auckland on October 26, discharging part cargo there and at Gisborne, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth,. Lyttelton an'd Timaru. The vessel was delayed at Wellington for about two. weeks to undergo engine repairs. From this port the King Malcolm will go to Bluff to complete discharge. TANKER NEW ZEALAND. Having discharged the Dunedin portion of her cargo of bulk motor spirit from San Pedro, the tanker New Zealand sailed yesterday afternoon for Sydney .to complete discharge. CHATHAM ISLANDS SERVICE. The steamer Tees is to leave Lyttelton on December 14 for the Chatham Islands, calling at Waitangi, Owenga, Kaingaroa and Pitt Island. She will return to Lyttelton and Wellington. The vessel will then lay up at Lyttelton until about January 7. NOTICE TO MARINERS. The Marine Department advises that on December 16 the fixed green light on the end of the breakwater in Oaraaru Harbour will be altered to flashing white every three seconds, thus: Plash, o.3sec, eclipse 2.7se'c. The new light, like the existing one, will have an uninterrupted arc of visibility and be exhibited in all weathers. PASSENGERS PROM AUSTRALIA. Advice has been received that an exceptionally large number of passengers have booked from Sydney to Auckland by the Matson Line steamer Monterey, which is due at the northern port on December 17. Bookings are also fairly heavy for through passengers to America. ... TATNUI'S PASSENGERS. The Tainui, which left Auckland on Sunday morning for Southampton and London, via the Panama canal and Kingston, is carrying the following passengers:— ■ ;• - Mr. G. A. Amans, Mr A. J. Davis, Mr G. A. Dunn, Mrs M. L. L. East, Mrs E. E. Gamble, Miss P. E. Gamble, Miss M. K. Gamble, Mr T. Grealy, Mrs M. Hothersall, Mr F. E. Hothersall, Mr A. Ingram, Mrs Ingram, Mrs H. Moore, Miss M. L. Moore, Miss .B. Moore, Miss S. Moore, Mrs I. F. Puflett, Miss M. R. Puflett, Mrs A. S. Rainer, Mr C. F. Seymour, Mr F. E. Smith, Mr J. Stirling, Miss B. Y. Stirling, Captain A. H. L. Sugden, Mrs Sugden, Miss P. A. Sugden, Master M. V. Sugden, Miss W. M. Sugden, Mrs W. S. Thompson, Miss D. J, Thompson, Mrs H. E. Watson, Mrs M. Webster, Mr B. M. Wilson, Miss W. H. Wright.

j WEATHEB FORECAST. The following is the official weather foreeast:— _ „ , . An anti-cyclone still covers New Zealand, hut it has been losing intensity and a shallow depression is lopated over 'the central portion of the Tasman Sea. .^_ Indications are for: • Winds— Light to moderate, but rising on the west, coast of the South island and in Cook and Foveaux Straits. Eastern Tasman Sea—Moderate to fresh northerly winds, with seas moderate but rising. Weather—Still fair to fine generally, but wlt.i scattered light rain in West-land and the far south; and later cloud and haze increasing over the Dominion; temperatures warm. ABBIVALS. Tuesday, December 10. Walnul, s.s. (6.50 a.m.), 1633 tons, Waters, from Gisborne, via ports. Union Steam Ship Company, agent. \ King Malcolm, m.i. (10.45 a.m.) 5064 tons, Uttlng, from Tampico, (Gulf of Mexico), via Panama canal and northern ports. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., agents. , Port Hobart, m.s. (1 p.m.), 7448 tons, Kippins, from Philadelphia and New York, via Kingston (Jamaica). Panama canal and northern ports. J. W. Swift and Co., agents. DEPARTURES. Tuesday, December 10. New Zealand, tanker (3.30 p.m.), 9311 tons, Toblassen, for Sydney. Wainul, s.s. (10.45 p.m.), 1633 tons, Waters, for Napier and Gisborne, via ports. VESSELS IN POBT LAST NIGHT. DestlVessel From Berth natloD Norfolk Liverpool Pt. Ch'mers Tlmaru Kaikorai Newcastle Pt. Ch'mers Laid up Kawatirl Newcastle Pt. Ch'mers Laid up Southland Bluff Pt. Ch'mers Laid up Pt. Hobart N. York Victoria wf. N. Plym. King Malcolm Tampico Rattray wf. Bluff SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. •AUCKLAND, December 10.—Sailed: Karepo (0.15 a.m.). for Greymouth; Kartigi (11.50 a.m.), for Wellington. WELLINGTON, December 10. Arrived: Awahou (5.10 a.m.), from Akltio; Matangi (5.30 a.m.), from Nelson; Breeze (6.30 a.m.), from Wanganul; Wahine (6.55 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Kaplti (11.30 a.m.), from Lyttelton; Wingatui (12jg0 p.m.), from Auckland; Tamahine (6.35 p.m.), from Picton. Sailed: Matal (8 a.m.), for Cook Strait; Awanou (11.35 a.m.), for Picton; Maunganui (3.15 p.m.), for Sydney; Hawera (3.35 p.m.), for Patea; Kaitoa (4.45 p.m.), for Motueka; Falrburn (5.15 p.m.), for Westport; Breeze (6.5 p.m.), for Dunedin; Matangi (7.35 p.m.), for*Nelson; Wahine (7.50 p.m.), for Lyttelton. LYTTELTON, December 10.—Arrived : Rangatlra (6.40 a.m.), from Wellington; Walplata (6.55 a.m.), from Tlmaru; Waikouaiti (10.40 a.m.), from Tlmaru; Holmdale (12.15 p.m.), from Wellington; Haurakl (1.45 p.m.), from Wellington. Sailed: Holmdale (4.10 p.m.), for Dunedin; Rangatira (8.30 p.m.), for Wellington. OAMABU, December 10.—Arrived: Storm (6 a.m.), from Dunedin. MELBOURNE, December 10.—Arrived: Wairuna, from Dunedin. FREMANTLE, December 10. Arrived: Orama, from London. WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE. The following vessels were expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations last night:— Auckland. Ahamo, Aymeric, Armadale, Canadian Highlander, Kanna, Kairanga, King John, H.M.S. Leith, Maui Pomare, Niagara. Port Alma, Port Hunter, Port Whangarei, Port Wyndham, Recorder, Tainui, Tamaroa, Waltaki, H.M.S. Wellington. Wellington. Akaroa, Aorangi, H.M.S. Dlomede, Hauraki, Mahana, Maunganui. Monnwai, Rangatlra, Rangitane, Rangitlki, Rotorua. Tamahine, Tekoa, Wahine. Awarua. —Canadian Scottish. Discovery 11, Gale, Kaimiro, Karetu, King Malcolm, Makura, Marama, Port Hobart, Strathaird. Triona. COASTWISE MOYEMEXTS. Wainui, which arrived yesterday morning from Bluff, sailed last night for Oamaru, Timaru and Lyttelton to complete loading for Wellington, Napier and Gisborne. She is due back at this port on December 22, and will undergo annual survey at Port Chalmers. Holmdale is due at Dunedin this morning from Wellington, and will sail to-night for Wellington, Picton and .Wanganul, via ports. Breeze Is due here to-morrow from Wellington, and will sail to-morrow evening for Timaru, Lyttelton, Wellington, Picton and Wanganui. Waimarino is to leave Auckland on Friday for Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin and Bluff. She is due at this port on December 18. Holmglen is due at Dunedin on Friday from Wellington, and is timed to sail the same day for New Plymouth and Port Walkato, via ports. WORK AT THE DOCK. The dredge Otakou, having completed her overhaul, will resume dredging in the Upper The Bluff Harbour Board's dredge Murihiku Is expected at Port Chalmers shortly for dockIn" and overhaul. The dock keel blocks are being altered to suit the requirements of the dredge. KARTIGI FROM AUSTRALIA. The Union Company's Kartigi, from Adelaide, Edithburg, Geelong and Melbourne, left Auckland on Monday for Wellington. Lyttelton, Dunedin and New Plymouth to complete discharge. She is due at Dunedin on baturday.

Norfolk Island—E., moderate br., 30.10 74 Cape Maria—N., slight breeze, detached cloud, smooth seas 30.22 70 Auckland—Detached cloud .. .. 30.21 73 East Cape—N.W., moderate breeze, blue sky, haze, moderate seas 30.18 72 Glsborne—N.E., gentle breeze, blue 30.15 71 Chateau Tongariro—N.W., slight 30.20 66 Cape Egmont—N.W., gentle breeze. detached cloud, slight seas .. 30.24 73 Nanier—E., gentle breeze, blue 30.14 69 Wanganui—W., slight breeze, blue 30.21 70 Farewell Spit—N.W., strong br., detached cloud, rough seas .. 30.13 71 Stephen Island—W., gentle breeze, detached cloud, smooth seas 30.16 63 Wsllington—N.N.W., slight br.. blue sky, - moderate seas .. .. 30.12 68 Cape Campbell—N., fresh breeze, detached cloud, rough seas .. 30.07 61 Westport—S.W., fresh breeze, detached cloud, slight seas .. .. 30.19 65 Greymouth—S.W. gentle breeze, 30.20 67 Akaroa Light—N.N.E., slight br.. blue sky, slight seas .. .. 30.03 74 Nugget Point—N.B., slight breeze. detached cloud, haze, slight seas 29.99 62 Bluff—W.N.W., light air, detached 30.00 70 Puysegur Point—N.W., high wind, overcast, rain, rough seas 29.97 63 Chatham Islands—W.S.W., fresh breeze, cloudy, moderate seas .. 30.12 66 Sydney—E., moderate br., blue gentle br., cloudy 29.86 76 29.62 73