SOUNDING AT THE THREE KINGS

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13423, 10 July 1911, Page 8

SOUNDING AT THE THREE KINGS

TERRA NOVA LEAVES TO-DAY

(Per United press Association} <ll RfS’D ’([ 11” 11. July s’. The overhauling opeiations having been completed on the Antarctic expedition ship Terra Nova, she wit! leave l.yllellon at 8 o’clock on .Monday morning and proceed up the eeasl to Cape Maria Van Diemen, where it is proposed to take soundings as well as at (lie Three Kings idiouid the weather be favourable. It is expected, that some very important nautical work will be carried out. although the amount (A120O) allotted by the Xew Zealand (>»veminent does not allow a very comprehensive scheme to tie undertaken. Should time permit, the 'Jena Nova will ceme south and proceed to the westward of Foveanx Strait, and also eimse round tlie Solar.ders Islamic. Her mission should prove of value to the maritime community who trade on these shore'-. Lieutenant D. L. L. Pennell, R.X., will bo in charge of the undertaking, and Lieutenants 11. P. Reuwick and Bruce, R.X.IL. will tic present. A complement ot men will as.-,ist. She is expected to he away aliout three .mouths, and on in r return the Terra Nova will tie refitted for tier journey to the Antarctic.