SHIPPING.

Southland Times, Issue 18619, 18 August 1919, Page 4

SHIPPING.

The Kini arrived at Dunedin on Saturday from Greymouth, via Oamaru. She is to sail to-day” for Bluff and Westport. The Kotare arrived at Dunedin on Saturday with a load of timber from the south. After discharge she will load for Bluff. Cable advice received from New lork states that the steamer City of Winchester has sailed from the American port for New Zealand. The vessel is loaded with general freight, which will be discharged at Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. She is due at Auckland about September 10. THE AMEPvICAN TRADE. Australian advices state that as the result of the release of a large number of British merchant ships, it is expected to shortly resume a full service between Australia, New Zealand, and San Francisco. Plans are being prepared for the installation of a number of freight si earners of a fast type, with a large refrigerated capacity, to be employed in the meat and butter trade. With the resumption of this regular service, trade conditions ivith America should be greatly improved. KARAMEA LEAVES THE CAPE. Cabled advice has been received by the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company that the Karamea left Capetown on August 7 for Auckland, via Durban and Hobart. The vessel should arrive at Auckland about September 6. • AMERICAN COAL FOR N.Z. The New Zealand and African Company aw advised, that the Masula left Norfolk, Virginia on July 24 for Auckland. The vessel, which loaded a part cargo of coal at the Virginian port, is due at Auckland about August 29. The New Zealand and African Company reports that the Westmeath left Norfolk, Virginia, on July 24, for Wellington. The vessel, which is due at Wellington about August 29, has a part cargo of coal.

THE GIESSEN

A recent number of the Shipping World States that a good many of the mercantile vessels surrendered by the Germans under the armistice terms have been brought to Leith to be reconditioned and fitted for the trade of British owners. Among the number is the Giessen, a vessel of about 7000 tons gross, which is due at Wellington about August 22. This steamer was required for the transport of New Zealand troops returning to their homes, and the work of transforming the vessel was entrusted to a Leith firm. The interior of the vessel had to be almost entirely gutted and fitted up for the comfort of the men during the long voyage to New Zealand. Accommodation has been provided for 1200 men and 52 officers, and among the interesting features of the equipment are a hospital, dispensary, operating room, and isolation v/ards. Ample provision has been made for recreation and amusement. A large music room, smoking room, swimming baths, and a gymnasium are to be found on the vessel. • SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, August 16. Sailed —War Soldier (6.30 a.m.), and Ruapehu (7 p.m.), for Wellington; Koromiko (2.15 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Arahura (9.50 p.m.), for Gisborne. AUCKLAND, August 17. Arrived —Paloona (8.30 a.m.), from Suva; minesweepers Geranium, Mallow and Marguerite (10.50 a.m.), from the northern minefields; Ngohere (8 a.m.), from Wellington. SYDNEY, August 17. Arrived—Abemana,' from New Zealand. ' WELLINGTON, August 16. Arrived, Saturday—Orari (8.5 a.m.), from Gisborne; Matatua (10.15 a.m.), from Auckland. Sailed—Waimate (12.15 p.m.), for Lyttelton; Wanaka (5.25 p.m.), from Newcastle; Rosamond (8.30 p.m.), for Timaru and Dunedin. WELLINGTON, August 17. Arrived—Shropshire (7.40 a.m.), from Napier. Sailed—Armagh (8 a.m.), for London. SYDNEY, August 16. Sailed —H.M.S. New Zealand, for New Zealand. ' j MOKOIA A FULL SHIP. DUNEDIN, August 16. The Mokoia, sailing this evening for East Coast ports and Auckland, will be a full ship. The vessel takes 220 saloon and 60 steerage passengers. In the saloon are 62 for Lyttelton, 67 for Wellington, 12 for Napier, 16 for Gisborne, and 63 for Auckland. Her cargo totals over 2000 tons, 200 tons being for Lyttelton, 500 tons for Wellington, 240 tons for Napier, 100 tons for Gisborne, and 1060 tons for Auckland.

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TIDES.—AUGUST 18. Bluff 939 um - 7.11 p.m. Invercargill . 7.19 a.m. 7.51 pm. Riverton 9 -° 9 a - m6.11 p.m. THE SUN. Sun rises to-day 6.55 a.m. Sun sets to-day 5.15 p.m.