MARINE DEPARTMENT (ANNUAL REPORT OF THE).

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1879 Session II, H-10

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Sess. 11.—1879. NEW ZEALAND.

MARINE DEPARTMENT (ANNUAL REPORT OF THE).

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

Sir, — Marine Department, Wellington, 23rd September, 1879. I do myself the honor to transmit herewith, for your Excellency's information, the report of the Marine Department of this colony for the financial year ended the 30th June last. Gr. Grey, His Excellency Sir Hercules Eobinson, G.C.M.G., &c, Minister having charge of the Governor of New Zealand. Marine Department.

EEPOET. Sic, — Marine Department, Wellington, Ist July, 1879. I have the honor to submit the following report on the working of the Marine Department for the year ended 30th June last: — Lighthouses. —During the past year the following lights have been exhibited for tho first time:— Timaru on Ist July, Centre Island on 16th September, Puysegur Point on Ist March, and Cape Maria van Diemen on 24th March. Timaru Light is a fixed white light of the fifth order dioptric ; being a local light, it is maintained by the Harbour Board. Centre Island is a fixed white light of the first order dioptric, with red arcs over the inshore dangers. Puysegur Point Light is a flashing white light of the first order dioptric, showing a flash every ten seconds. Cape Maria van Diemen is a revolving white light of the first order dioptric, obtaining its greatest brilliancy once a minute; and there is a fixed red light in the lower part of the tower, showing over an angle of 30 degrees in the direction of Columbia Eeef. It is anticipated that the lights at Akaroa Head and Cape Saunders will be lighted early in 1880. The Hokitika Light will be ready for lighting in September ; this light, being a local light, will be maintained by the Harbour Board. A report by the Marine Engineer on works in connection with lighthouses which have been executed under his direction during the past j-ear is appended. Mokohinau Light has not yet been commenced, the Auckland Harbour Board having requested that it should not be erected on that island, but on Moro Tiri, one of the Hen and Chickens Islands. Mr. Blackett has been instructed to report on the proposed new site when a suitable opportunity arrives. Mana Light has not yet been removed to Cape Egmont, the necessary land at that place not having been procured. Stephen's Island and Kapiti have been visited to see whether there were available lighthouse sites; but, owing to the difficult nature of the grouud, Stephen's Island could not be thoroughly examined. A track has since been cut, and the Marine Engineer will revisit the island on the first convenient opportunity. Stephen's Island is a capital position for a lighthouse, and it is to be hoped that a suitable site will be found. The new fountains have been fitted at Nugget Point, and paraffin burners for Pencarrow Head and Tiri Tiri will be ordered shortly. The port lights referred to in last report have been received, and found to be suitable for the purpose for which they are intended ; a further supply of them has been ordered from England. The plans for a store for the Marine Department, to be erected on the reclaimed land, Wellington, have been prepared, and tenders are shortly to be called for its erection. When this store is built it will prove a great convenience to the Department, and will enable a proper supply of spare stores, &C.j for lighthouses to be kept. Light Dues. —The light dues collected at the various ports of the colony during the year amounted to £13,664 9s. lid., being £2,146 10s. 9d. more than the previous year. Government Steamers. —The "Hinemoa" has been almost exclusively employed in work outside this department. A steam starting-gear has been fitted to her engines, which has been found to work very ■well. The " Stella " has been employed in landing stores at existing, and materials for the construction of new, lighthouses, overhauling buoys, &c. She has, however, undertaken a considerable amount of work for other departments, such as attending on the Jackson's Bay Commissioners (over six weeks), &c. Examination of Masters, Sfc. —Certificates of competency have been issued to 87 candidates, 68 being for masters, mates, and engineers of sea-going vessels, and 19 for masters and mates of river steamers. New regulations for the examination of masters, mates, and engineers have been prepared and issued under the authority of " The Shipping and Seamen's Act, 1877." Shipping Law. —The consolidation of the law relating to shipping, harbours, and Harbour Boards, by the assent of Her Majesty being given to " The Shipping and Seamen's Act, 1877," and by the passing of "The Harbours Act, 1878," has been found most beneficial. A considerable number of X—H. 10.

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by-laws under these Acts have been prepared, but, owing to pressure of work in connection with the forthcoming session of Parliament, they have not yet beeii issued. Steam Navigation. —Passenger certificates have been issued to 128 steamers, of 12,672 tons and 4,866 horse-power, being in the aggregate 19 steamers, of 2,508 tons and 929 horse-power, more than were surveyed last year. Eegulations for the guidance of inspectors and surveyors and engineersurveyors have been prepared, but, owing to press of work, as stated above, have not yet been issued. It is a matter for congratulation that there have been no serious accidents to the boilers or machinery of any vessel holding a passenger certificate. Harbours. —Various repairs, &c, have been carried out in connection with the harbours. The buoys at Manukau have been all lifted and cleaned. In connection with the visit of Sir John Coode, plans, &c, necessary for him to frame his reports have been sent in respect of the following places: — New Plymouth, 26th July, 1878; Milford Lagoon, 18th November, 1878; Patea, 18th November, 187S; New Eiver, 17th December, 1878; Thames, 17tli December, 1878; Hokitika, 14th January, 1879; Bluff, 11th March, 1879; Tauranga, Bth April, 1879; Napier, 3rd May, 1879; Greymouth, 30th June, 1879. The necessary data for Wairoa, and Gisborne, Poverty Bay, are being procured by the Department. Sir John's report on New Plymouth Harbour has been received, and forwarded to the Harbour Board at that place. Naval Training School. —The report of the manager is forwarded herewith. The remarks made by me last year relative to the criminal element in the school still hold good. I should be glad to see Eohimarama weeded of all boys tainted with crime. A good many desertions took place during the year; but recently, since the boys have been more freely apprenticed to shore trades, the number has greatly decreased. A contract has been let for building a small schooner for an exercising vessel, and it is expected that she will be ready for use in three or four months' time. Weather Reporting. —I forward herewith a report by Captain Edwin, of the Weather Eeporting Office. The system of warnings is still found very useful to seamen, and Captain Edwin's report gives a great deal of valuable information. Wrecks and Casualties. —During the year, 82 casualties were reported to this office, 78 of which occurred on or near the coasts ofthe colony. Of these, 32, affecting vessels of an aggregate of 5,634 tons, were cases of total wreck; while 46, affecting vessels of 0,504 tons in all, were of partial loss only. The number of lives lost on or near the coasts of the colony was 25 —viz., 7 from tho " Kaiuma " (lost with all hands), 4 from the " Eelixstowe," 2 each from the " Geelong" and " Merlin," and 1 each from the "Jane," "Star of the Sea," "Margaret," "Saucy Kate," " Eorest Queen," "Mary Bannatyne," " Patea," " Glenelg," " Herald," and " Wakatipu." Eight casualties were reported as having occurred beyond the colony, consisting of 2 total wrecks, with an aggregate tonnage of 94, 2 partial losses (tonnage 1,250), and 4 cases of loss of life only —viz., 1 each from the " Lebu," " Bella Mary," "Wave Queen," and " Dochra," Returns. —The usual returns, showing expenditure, wrecks, casualties, &c, are appended hereto, as is also the usual wreck chart. I have, &c, E. Johnson, The Hon. the Minister having Charge of the Marine Department. Secretary.

Enclosure 1. Captain Edwin to the Hon. the Minister for Marine Department. Sir,— Wellington, 18th August, 1879. I have the honor to submit the fifth yearly report of the Experimental System of Storm Warnings for your perusal, and respectfully desire to draw your attention to the Eeturn No. 1, which gives the percentage value of the warnings issued to each station during the year; and as this is the first occasion upon which it has been possible to show results for a consecutive period of twelve months, this return may be considered as giving more definite information than those previously published. Complete returns for the whole year have not been received from three stations, which are therefore not included in this table ; but their values of correct forecast per cent, for the broken periods are as follows :—Direction of wind —at Taupo, 9713 ; Tauranga, 8606 ; Bluff, 7551. Force of wind— Taupo, 3071; Tauranga, 66-07 ; Bluff, 3636. Barometer movement—Taupo, 6875 ; Tauranga, 83.33 ; Bluff, 76 31: and 5000 of sea movement at Tauranga. The yearly mean for the whole colony is given at the foot of the table. The percentage for force of wind is, as usual, lower than any of the other values; but the results of forecast of barometer movement and wind direction are the best tests of the reliability of weather forecast, as few places are exposed to all winds, and it therefore follows that should gales prevail from those directions from which many of the stations are protected by the formation of the adjacent country, the force as given in the returns will naturally be lower than would otherwise be the case; but the movement of the barometer would not be affected by these conditions : thus showing that, although no bad weather may have been experienced at the station which received the warning, yet there is a great probability that other places in the vicinity have experienced it. Two instances of this are shown in the return —viz., Naseby and Nelson; both of these are very sheltered positions, and, although the value of force is low, the result of barometer forecast is quite in accordance witii the results of other places less protected from wind. The force value at Naseby is exceptionally small. The sea forecast shows a good result, and the information afforded by it has proved useful at the bar stations and roadsteads; and I have been informed by Captain McLellan, the Harbour-master at Lyttelton, that warnings of approaching sea sent to him in June last were received in time to enable vessels to be prepared ; yet all of them dragged, and one went ashore, a disaster which rarely happens in such a sheltered port. Sea-forecast result is also of value as evidence of there having been bad weather near the colony, though not felt as a gale ; iv such cases there is much sea on the coast, with moderate weather. This table also shows the proportion of gales which were experienced at the various places without any warning having been given. Of these Castlepoint shows the greatest number that have ever been registered at any place since the returns were first published; the mean is 1*25 per cent., but last year it was 040 per cent, for nine months. Eeturn No. 2 gives the results during a corresponding period of six months in three years, the longest period for which lam able to give any such information; and Eetum No. 3 gives a comparison

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of the values for two years excepting the months of August and September, 1877, when I was reluctantly compelled to seek medical advice. These two returns are very instructive, and enable a reliable opinion to be formed as to the usefulness of the work. Eeturn No. 4 shows the distribution of a storm warning issued in February last, showing an easterly gale in the southern part of the colony; the low area which caused this gale passed to the southward of the Bluff, on a route of about north-east by north, which, in fact, has been the most prevalent one since December, 1878. Eeturn No. 5 shows the warnings issued in advance of an easterly gale experienced in June last; the approach of this gale was only absolutely determined late on the evening ofthe 25tb, and I was unable to get warnings sent to Hokianga and Eussell before the gale had begun. The warnings were repeated to the Middle island stations the next day, aud much heavy weather was experienced on the eastern coast; but these second warnings have not been included in this return. The low area which caused this gale came from about north-west; and, from reports in the newspapers, &c, there seems but little doubt that it also visited Brisbane and Sydney, as it had been blowing hard from the eastward at the latter place two days before the gale commenced in this colony, and at Brisbane the barometer read 2925 on the 24th June, with a gale from the south-east. These areas do not often visit us, but they can be distinctly traced. The remaining returns illustrate the maimer in which the information is supplied to the central office. Similar matter has been published with previous reports. These returns have been selected for geographical position, thus enabling a better idea to be formed of the work and its results. The results of the warnings are in all cases decided by the officers who receive them. This plan has been in use during the last five years, and has always been found to work well; and there can be no doubt that the verdict of those at the place must be more reliable than any data compiled in a central office. I have made no returns of tho results for Wellington, as I should have to make them out myself, and they might therefore be considered too favourable. The results for New Plymouth may be considered the same as those for Opunake. The work of this office has on more than one occasion been favourably noticed by the press since the last report, and for the last nineteen months daily forecasts have been published in the Wellington evening papers. Erom the experience already gained I have no hesitation iv saying that a daily forecast could now be sent to such other evening papers as care to publish it. The Press Agency would no doubt undertake to forward it; but to insure the forecast being in time for daily publication at all other places, it will be absolutely necessary to have the report complete by 10 a.m. at the latest. To enable the morning papers throughout the colony to publish a weather forecast, a second complete daily weather report will be requirod at a later hour, as, under the present circumstances, so far as the morning papers are concerned, the interval between the completion of the forecast and its publication is so great that the information is of very little use. Much of the usefulness of a service of this kind depends upon the wire; and I have to acknowledge the cordial co-operation of Dr. Lemon aud the officers of the Telegraph Department. E. A. Edwin, The Hon. the Minister for Marine Department. Commander E.N.

No. 1. —RETURN showing Percentage of Correct Forecast at the undermentioned Places during the Twelve Months ending 30th June, 1879.

IMace. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Barometer Sea J?thm_t Movement. Movement. Warning Remarks. 7. 88-23 80-89 7968 8209 91-82 9605 72-42 98-43 8793 7 / O 27-38 1685 4677 43-28 77-58 34-21 8611 51-56 6163 °/ / o 71-26 67-81 87-50 7301 81-13 7600 55-12 7187 78-48 7o 7 659 Hokianga ... Russell Whangarei Coromandel Tokatea (altitude, 1,200 feet)... Manukau (altitude, 800 feet) Auckland ... ... .., Grahamstown Cambridge (altitude, 200 feet) Tauranga ... Opotiki Taupo (altitude, 1,200 feet) ... Gisborne ... Opunake (altitude, 100 feet)... Napier Wanganui Castlepoint Nelson Tophouse (altitude, 2,300 feet) Blenheim ... Westport ... Kaikoura ... Kekerangu Hokitika ... Bealey (altitude, 2,180 feet) ... Lyttelton ... Timaru 43-51 015 Tho warnings are limited to an area of 12 points of the compass. Force — 7 of Beaufort scale is the lowest for which warnings are considered as being verified. 84-61 3-33 4-47 See Report. 87-62 43-87 76-34 G8;42 1-02 75-76 85-43 61-54 1-09 0-90 2-22 3-77 952 114 See Report. 87-78 91-81 93-18 96 07 94-73 95-35 87-72 92-85 6631 68-21 93-61 92-59 91-02 92-66 73-81 7967 82-60 82-40 93-58 9100 93-33 47-19 40-00 44-31 48-03 47-74 11-62 8811 25-51 30-85 34 88 86-11 2685 71-79 29-35 1097 34-96 579 57-79 47-36 39-00 32-22 69-44 6636 73-49 73-00 87-96 83-33 76-76 7916 7065 7190 91-17 83-49 78-28 7196 69-51 74-59 78-40 80-18 85-39 94-89 79-54 78-68 6309 7600 8333 8524 100 104 0-90 3574 5556 47-61 1-80 Oamaru ... Naseby (altitude, 2,000 feet)... Port Chalmers Queenstown (altitude, 1,100 feet) Roxburgh (altitude, 300 feet) Balclutha... Bluff See Report. Mean average for twelve months ... 7196 1-25 87-36 4363 76-67

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No. 2.—COMPARATIVE RETURN showing Monthly Percentage of Correct Forecast for the whole Colony during a Period of Six Months (January to June) in 1877-78-79.

No. 3.—COMPARATIVE RETURN showing Monthly Percentage of Correct Forecast during Two Years, 1877-78.

January. February. March. April. May. June. Mean of Six Months. Forecast of 1877. 1878. 1879. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1877. 1878. 1879. Direction of Wind 7925 7. 88-88 7. 76-81 7. 8018 7. 83 05 7o 87-11 7. 81-00 7o 87-65 7o 84 39 7o 7943 7. 8970 7c 81-53 7, 88-10 7c 92-70 7 86-88 7c 87-97 7c 88-00 7o 87-73 7. 82 32 7o 88-33 7c 84-07 Force of Wind ... 5055 57-64 7101 38-60 4483 36-81 2321 57-70 31-21 37-27 5423 3393 57-55 49 59 25-82 4853 34-90 4200 41-29 51-41 401.3 Movement of Barometer 7381 77'67 8500 7619 69 94 7803 77-77 80-24 74-75 61-78 77-17 73 36 80-21 7940 7424 7994 7980 77-78 7495 7737 7719 Movement of Sea... 71-43 6122 8000 9160 57-14 64-32 7654 7143 7916 77-78 7608 7090 8S-46 7500 6633 7450 7000 66-26 80-02 6948 7115 Remakes. —The warnings are limited to an area of twelve points of the compass. Force — 7 of Beaufort scale is the lowest for which warnings are considered as being verified.

January. February. March. April. May. June. July. August. September. October. November. December. Forecast of 1878. 1877. 7. 7c 92-70 87 97 5755 48-53 7940 7994 75-00 74-50 1877.! I 1878. i r 1877. 1878. 7. 7. 80-18 83-05 1877.' 1878. I 7. j 7c 81-00 87-65 2321 5770 77'77 80-24 7654 71-43 1877. 1878.1 1877 ! I lo I /o j lo 79-43 8970! 881C 37-27 54-23 49'5P 61-78 77-17 80-21 77-78: 7008 88-46 ; 1878. I 1877. 1878. 7c 7= 83 94 88-58 45 25 4654 83-59 7673 91-89 80-00 1877. 1878. 1877.J 1878. 7c 7c * 84-73 1877. 1878. ! 1877. i 1878. i i 1877. ! 1878. Direction of Wind 7 79-25! 7 I : S8-88 7 I 88-00 7c # 7 88-95 7c 85-44 7 I 92-50 92 50 7 I o 9200. 7 / o I 86-85 7» 82-5. Force of Wind 5055, 57-64 7767 6122 38 00 44-83 34-90 4927 ... 140-80 6014 5546 47-52 M 3539 41-2! Barometer Movement 7381 7619 6994 79-80 74-27 ... 76-24 77-54 81-39 80-72 75 00 85-54 78-21 Sea Movement 71-43; 91-66 57-14 7600 75 00 ... 68-42 68-00 67-74 56-52 81-08 67-57 66-6' * See Report. Remabks. —The warninj ;s are limited to an area of twelve ioints of the com lass. Force — 7 of Beaufort scale is the lowest for which waraii ;s are considered as being verified.

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No. 4.—RETURN showing Result of a Storm-Warning, 1879.

No. 5. —RETURN showing Result of a Storm-Warning, 1879,

!es! Warning Sent. Date. Place sent to. Remarks. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Barometer Movement. Sea. lad weather probable any direction between North-east and North and West; glass further fall Feb. 19 Lyttelton Kekerangu Timaru Oamaru Port Chalmers... Queenstown (alt. 1,100 ft.) Roxburgh (alt. 300 ft.) Naseby (alt. 2,000 ft.) Balclutha Tophouse (alt. 2,300 ft.) Castlepoint Bluff Greymouth Hokitika N.E. N, N.W. N.E. N.E., N.W. N.E. N.W. Mod. gale Gale Moderate Fresh Strong gale Fresh Good Good Good Good Good Good Passing showers 11 Rain It 11 >> 11 N.W. Fresh Good Rain Glass fell sixtenths Very threatening JJ Calm Good ) ' JJ Calm N.W. Fresh gale Good Good Heavy rain iad weather probable any direction between North-east and North and West; glass further fall soon, and heavy sea; rivers likely rise It It N.E., N.W. N.W., SW. N.E. N.E. Mod. gale Gale Gale Gale Good Good Good Good Much rain, thunder and lightning River flooded No returns Weather very threatening li 11 11 Westport New Plymouth... Opunake (alt. 100 ft.) North Fresh Good Good lad weather probable any direction between North-east and North and West, further fall glass, and much sea within 24 hours lad weather probable any direction between North and West and South-west j glass further fall It 11 N..N.N.W. N.W. Mod. gale Moderate Good Good Good Blenheim Nelson Wanganui Bealey (alt. 2,200 ft.) N., N.W. N.W. W., N.W. Fresh Moderate Gale Good Good Good Every indication of bad weather Heavy rain Hard squalls tl _ J

The approach of this gale was only absolutely certain when too late to warn these stations Bad weather probable any direction between South-east and East and North ; glass further fall; bad indications June 26 Hokianga Russell it Grahamstown ... Coromandel Auckland Manukau (alt. 900 ft.) Taupo (alt. 1,250 ft.) Tauranga Gisborne Opotiki N.E. E.N.E. N.E. East N.E. Hard gale Hard gale Hard gale Gale Hard gale Good Good Good Good Good Bad weather probable any direction between South-east and East and North ; glass further fall, expect heavy sea within twelve hours Bad weather probable ; expect hard gale soon from North-east; glass fall fast Bad weather probable any direction between South-east and East and North; glass further fall; expect sea making soon and likely heavy within 24 hours Whangarei S.E., N.E. S.E. S.E. North Gale Strong gale Gale Strong Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Squally and rail Castlepoint Napier Spit S.E. N.E., E.N.E. South Gale Gale Good Good Good Wrong Kaikoura Ne w Ply mouth... Opunake (alt. 100 ft.) Blenheim Kekerangu Fresh Good Good West Light Good Good No returns Bad weather probable any direction between South-east and East and North ; glass further fall, and much rain Wanganui S.E. N.E., S.E. S.E. Light Fresh Light Good Good Good Much rain Heavy rain anc flood Heavy rain foi 16 hours Showers Tophouse (alt. 2,300 ft.) Bealey (alt. 2,200 ft.) Nelson Westport Hokitika N.E. Strong gale Good Bad weather probable any direction between South-east and East and North; expect high tides and much rain Bad weather probable any direction between South-east and East and North ; glass further fall N.E. Moderate Good S.E. S.E., N. S.E., N.E. Light Strong Fresh Good Good Good Tides high Lyttelton Timaru Oamaru PortChalmers ... Bluff Queenstown (alt. 1,100 ft.) Roxburgh (alt. 300 ft.) Naseby (alt. 2,000 ft.) Balclutha W.,N.,N.E. Calm W.,N.,N.E. N.E. East N.E. Light Light Gale Fresh gale Fresh Good Good Good Good Good Good Calm Good Calm Good N.E. Fresh Good

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RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Grahamstown during the Month of November, 1878.

RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Cambridge (altitude, 200 feet) during the Month of November, 1878.

RETURN No. 2, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Opotiki during the Month of November, 1878.

RCBUlt. Date and Hour Received. Indicated Weather. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Remarks. 9th, 2 p.m. loth, 2.23 p.m. 18th, 5.14 p.m. Bad weather probable, any direction between N. and W. and S.W.; glass further fall; expect hard gale Bad weather probable, any direction between N. and W. and S.W.; glass fall very soon ; expect hard gale within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable, any direction between N. and W. and S.W.; glass further fall; indications bad Good Good Good Hard gale Hard gale Fresh gale 8 a.m., 10th, W.to W.S.W.,force 7 to 9; cloudy, squally, and threatening; strongest force 10 a.m. till 3 p.m., W. to N.W., 7 to 10; haromcter good. Barometer good ; 8 am., 16th, S.W. to S.S.W., 7 to 10 ; cloudy, equally, and threatening; strongest force at 10 a.m., 16th, wind W. to N.W. Barometer good; 9 p.m., wind N.W. to W., force 6 to 9 ; cloudy, squally, passing showers, and threatening ; strongest force at 10.30 a.m., 19th, N.W., 10. Wind W. to N.W., 8 a.m., 23rd, cloudy, squally, and threatening; 9 p.m., S.W. to S., force 7 to 9; strongest force 7 to 9, S.W. to S., between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., 23rd ; barometer good. 23rd, 2.41 p.m. Bad weather probable; indications show wind will change towards S., and glass rise soon, but it will fall within twenty-four hours, and wind back to S.W., changing to S. and E.; likely blow hard Bad weather probable, any direction between N.E. and N. and W. ; glass fall Good Gale 28th, 5.5 p.m. Warning late 9 p.m., 2rth, N.W. to W., cloudy, squally, threatening ; 8 a.m., 28th, N.W. to W., 6 to 9 ; 1 p m., calm and cloudy ; barometer wrong. N.E. to N.W.; overcast, gloomy, and threatening ; strongest force, 4 ; barometer good. 29th, 4.37 p.m. Bad weather probable, any direction between N. and E. and S.E.; wind backing, and glass fall soon Good Light eokge C. Best, Harbourmaster.

20t1i, 3.54 p.m. 23rd, 2.50 p.m. 28th, 5 p.m. 29th, 4.26 p.m. Bad weather probable between N. and W. and S.W. ; further full of glass Had weather probable; wind change S.; glass rise soon, but fall within twenty-four hours, and wind back to S.W., changing then towards S. and E., and likely blow hard Bad weather probable between N.E. and ET. and W. ; glass likely fall Bud weather probable between N. and E. and S.K. ; wind backing, and glass fall soon Good Good Good Galo Storm Strong Barometer good. Barometer good; very heavy thunder-and-lightning storm through night of 23rd ; wind blowing from all points of compass, and very heavy rain. Barometer steady. Good Strong Barometer good; much rain, with strong winds from N.E. E. B. Eeynolds, Telegraphist.

15th, 2.53 p.m. Bad weather probable, any direction bel ween N.E. and N. and W. ; glass full soon ; expect heavy gale and sea within twelve hours Bad weather probable, between N. and W. and S.W.; glass fall soon ; exprct heavy sea within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable, between N. and W. and S.W.; heavy sea soon; glass should be falling fast nonBad weather probable, between S.W. and S. and E. ; glass rise soon, and fall within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable, between N. and E. and S.W. ; glass fall again; sea continue heavy, and much rain. Good Gale Barometer good; sea good ; blew a gale during the night, ending at N.W., and heavy sea; glass fell two-tenths. 18th, 5.7 p.m. Good Fresh Barometer good ; sea good ; glass fell to 2980 on 19th, with fresh breeze from N., light rain, heavy sea. 20th, 3.51 p.m. Good Strong Barometer good ; sea good ; glass fell to 29'65 during 21st, with stroug N.W. winds and heavy sea. Glass this morning rising fust ; wind fresh from S.W. on 24th; glass stilJ rising. 23rd, 3.10 p.m. Good Fresh 29th, 4.35 p.m. Good Stormy Barometer wrong; glass continued to stand at 30-38 on 30th; wind S.E., fresh, with hard squalls ; heavy sea, and rain. S. Elliott, Telegraphist.

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RETURN No. 3, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Hokitika during the Month of November, 1878.

RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Queenstown (altitude, 1,100 feet) during the Month of November, 1878.

RETURN No. 2, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Manukau Heads (altitude, 900 feet) during the Month of March, 1879.

RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Gisborne during the Month of March, 1879.

Result. Date and Hour Received. Indicated Weather. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Remarks. 18th, 11.50 a.m. Bad weather prohahle, between N. and W. and S.W. ; glass fall fast; expect heavy sea Good Mod. to fresh Barometer good ; sea good ; weather rery uneetlled from N., 3 to 5, to S.W., 4 to 6, on 20th, with much sea from S.W.; the clouds and scud movement S.E. and E., the latter fast. Barometer good ; sea good ; strong S.W. gale and hard squalls p.m. 21st, with a very remarkable fall of snow on morning 22nd, and backing wind on 23rd, with very unsteady glass, from 29'50 to 29'72, and falling again. Barometer wrong ; overcast, gloomy weather from N. prevailed on 27th and 28th, with strong sea at times from S.W. ; atmosphere sultry and oppressive, although the temperature only showed 64°. 21st, 1.20 p.m., urgent Bad weather probable, same indications ; glass fall again soon; expect heavy sea, and wind backing soon Good Strong gale 27th, 2 p.m. Bad weather probable, between N. and W. and S.W.; glass further fall; expect heavy sea from S. outside, and increase on bar Moderate Good Thomas Tuknbttll, Harbourmaster.

19th, 2.18 p.m. 20th, 5 p.m. 21st, 2 p.m. Bad weather probable between N.W. and W. and S.; glass rise soon Bad weather probable between W. and S. and S.W.; glass rise Bad weather probable between N.W. and W. and S.; glass rise; expect heayy gale Bad weather probable between W. and S. and S.E.; glass rise Bad w Teather probable ; expect southerly gale when glass rises Bad weather probable between N. and W. and S.W.; glass further fall Good Good Gale Strong Glass fell and rose again on night of 21st; S.W. gale on 20th; foggy weather. Strong, S., on 21st, and barometer rose. Good Gale Glass rose six-tenths; strong winds, W., on 21st, and stormy from S.W. on 22nd. 23rd, 2 p.m. 27th, 5 p.m. 28th, 2.30 p.m. Good Moderate Barometer good; rose nearly three-tenths. Good Good Fresh Strong Very squally and stiff breeze on 28th; barometer good. Barometer good; wind about 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the 29th. J. S. WoitTIIIUGTON. n TVT . rt 1 T» 1 i I* r< i hi • 1 i Tl «■ 1 TT 1 / 1 » ' » 1 Afl/\ /»

24th, 6 p.m. 27th, 5.40 p.m. Bad weatlier probable between S.W. and S. and E.; glass further fall Indications for strong winds any direction between N.E. and N. and W.j glass falling again within twentyfour hours Bad weather probable any direction between S.W. and S. and E.; glass fall again within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and S. and W.; glass further fall Good Good Fresh Fresh Barometer fell one-tenth; wind W.S.W., 4 to 5 ; dull, cloudy weather. Barometer fell two-tenths; windN.E.toN.W., 5 to 6 ; unsettled weatlier. 29th, 5 p.m. Wrong Moderate Barometer rose one-tenth; wind S.W. to W.N.W., force 4; weather threatening appearances. Barometer fell two-tenths; wind N.W. to S.W., force 5 to G; squally, unsettled weather. 31st, 5.20 p.m. Good Fresh E. J. Paltbidge, Signalman.

20th, 4.12 p.m. Bad weather probable, between N.W. and W. and S.; further fall of glass aud increase sea Good Heavy gale 20th, weather during morning hot and sultry, winds variable; 9 p.m., heavy southerly " burster," with heavy squalls and heavy rain, and much sea coming up rapidly; glass beginning to rise immediately : 21st, strong gale from S., moderating about noon. Wind working round to N.E. and N.W., and glass falling on 23rd, blowing hard from N.W.; towards night heavy squalls and cloudy. 25th, at 1 a.m., strong souther again, glass rising immediately on approach; sea rising; heavy rain; moderating about noon same day: 26th, barometer still rising, heavy sea outside. 28th, strong S.E. breeze, cloudy and gloomy weather, and glass rising, sea increasing; 29th, sea very rough, not so much wind; must have been gale to S.E. 21st, 4 p.m. Bad weather probable, between S. and E. and N.E.; glass likely fall within twenty-four hours, and sea increase Good Gale 24th, 2 p.m. Bad weather probable, between N.W. and W. and S.; glass full further and sea increase within twenty-four hours Good Gale 27th, 3.15 p.m. Indications for 6trong winds, any direction between N.E. and N. and W.; glass fall again within twentyfour hours Good Strong Tnos. Chrisp, Harbourmaster.

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RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Kaikoura during the Month of March, 1879.

RETURN No. 2, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Oamaru during the Month of March, 1879.

RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Port Chalmers during the Month of March, 1879.

Date and Hour Received. Indicated Waather. Direction of Wind. Result. Force of Wind. Remarks. 1st, 3.54 p.m. Bad weather probable, between N.E. and N. and W. ; glass further fall soon; expect heavy sea within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable, between N. and W. and S.W.; glaBs fall again Good Gale On 2nd, wind N.E. from 8 till 11 a.m., and from 8 p.m. to midnight, strongest force 7; barometer fell three-tenths; heavy N.E. sea. 3rd, 4.56 p.m. Good Strong Barometer good ; 4th, wind S.W. from 7'30 a.m. till noon, strongest force 6; barometer fell considerably on 5th, though it had risen over two-tenths previously. Barometer good ; sea good; 15th, wind E. from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. ; barometer fell over four-tenths on loth and 16th ; on afternoon 15th heavy easterly sea. Barometer good ; no particularly strong winds experienced; barometer fell consideraby during 19th. soon Good Gale 14th, 3.55 p.m. Bad weather probable, between S.W. and S. and E.; glass fall; expect sea decrease, but make again after twenty-four hours Bad weather probable, between S.E. and E. and N.; glass fall again within twenty-four hours 18th, 5.15 p.m. Wrong Moderate J. Goodall, Telegraphist.

14th, 12.6 p.m. Bad weather probable between S.W. and S. and E.; glass rise fast and heavy sea Bad weather probable between S.W. and S. and E.; glass further fall; indications increase sea Good Moderate to fresh Barometer good; sea good; moderate and fresh winds between N.N.E., E., and S.E., with rising glass and considerable sea. Barometer good; sea good; moderate and fresh winds from N.W., then sudden shift to S. and S.E. strong, then going round by E. to N. and N.W. light, with falling glass and increasing sea. Light and moderate winds from E. to N. and N.W., with falling glass. 17th, 2.42 p.m. Good Moderate to fresh 18th, 5.7 p.m. Bad weather probable between E. and N. and N.W.; glass falling again Good Moderate 19th, 3.32 p.m. soon Bad weather probable between S.W. and S. and E.; glass rise soon; expect considerable sea Good Fresh gale Barometer good ; sea good; strong winds from N.W. to W., then fresh S. and S.W. gales, with considerable southerly sea outside, and rising glass. Good ; increasing easterly Bwell. 22nd, 3.4 p.m. Indications sea rising Wm. Sewell, Harbourmaster,

1st, 6 p.m. 3rd, 7.20 p.m. Bad weather probable between N.E. and N. and W.; glass further fall Bad weather probable between N. and W. and S.W.; glass fall again soon Good Good Moderate Moderate to fresh Barometer good ; experienced moderate N.E. wind and falling barometer on the 2nd. Barometer wrong; experienced moderate and fresh S.W. wind, with rising glass, on the 4th; appearance of sky to S.W. indicated barometer forecast and bad weather. Barometer good ; experienced strong N.E. wind and rising barometer on 15th. Barometer good ; experienced S.W. gale, with drizzling rain and falling glass, during night of 17th. Barometer good; experienced N.N.E. gale, with drizzling rain and fog, and falling barometer, on night of 18th. 14th, 5.30 p.m. 17th, 6.10 p.m. Bad weather probable between S.W. and S. and E.; glass continue rising Bad weather probable between W. and S. and S.E.; glass further fall Wrong Strong Good Gale 18th, 6.25 p.m. Bad weather probable between E. and N. and N.W.; glass fall again soon Good Gale Wm. Thomson, Harbourmaster.

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RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Russell during the Month of June, 1879.

RETURN No. 2, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Auckland during the Month of June, 1879.

RETURN No. 3, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Opotiki during the Month of June, 1879.

RETURN No. 2, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Tophouse (altitude, 2,300 feet) during the Month of June, 1879.

Result. Date and Hour Received. Indicated Weather. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Remarks. 26th, 12.21 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; heavy sea on beach soon Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and S. and W.; glass rise soon; expect unusually heavy W rrong Moderate Sea good; wind W., 4 to 5; heavy roll on beach on 27th. 27th, 2.12 p.m. Good Moderate Wind W.S.W., changing S. on 27th; glass fell for eight hours after receipt of warning, but rose again nearly four-tenths on 28th; sea heavy when warning received, but quite smooth that evening. Barometer continued rising until evening of 30th; wind changed to S. and E. on morning of 30th, very light. Barometer good ; wind W.S.W. on 1st, 3 to 4; glass commenced falling on evening of 30th ; sea smooth. 28th, 4.20 p.m. sea Indications glass fall again, and strong easterly winds within thirty-six hours Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass fall again soon, and sea increase within twenty-four hours Good Light 30th, 2.45 p.m. Wrong Moderate J. F. Martin, Telej ;raihist.

21st, 1.20 p.m. 26th. 27th, 1.46 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between S.W. and S. and E.; glass fiill within twenty-four hours; expect heavy gale Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E." and N\; glass falling now in the North Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and S. and W.; glass rise soon Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass fall again Good Good Good Gale Heavy gale Freeh Wind already S.W. ; freshened considerably during 22nd at night, then went to W.S.W. and W., heavy squalls, and much rain; barometer wrong. Blowing heavily from N.E. during night of 26th, with much rain, changing to E. as night advanced. Barometer good; wind changed from E., going south about to B.W.; several heavy squalls, but not of long duration. Barometer steady ; wind shifting very much, from S.W. to E., and back again to S.W., but not strong; fell calm during night of 29th, but much rain. 28th, 3.29 p.m. Good Moderate R. A. Liishee, Telegraphist.

26th, 12.14 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and If.; glass further fall; expect heavy sea within twelve hours Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; expect 29.30 ; wind change by S. and W. when glass rises Bad weather probable any direction between H.E. and E. and N.; glass fall again soon ; expect heavy sea withiu twenty-four hours Good Gale Barometer good; sea good; blew a gale daring the night, and sea increased to very heavy, and glass fell over two-tenths. 27th, 5.33 p.m. Good Light Sea continued very heavy; glass fell to 29.45 on 28th, when it began to rise again. 30th, 5.13 p.m. Good Gale Barometer good ; sea good; blew a gale during the night, with heavy sea off shore ; glass fell about one-tenth. S. Elliott, Telegraphist.

23rd, 5.25 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between N. and W. and S.W.; glass fall again within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable any direction between N.E. and N. and W.; glass fall again within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass further fall, and much raiu Bad weather probable any direction between E. and S. and S.W. ; glass further fall Good Strong gale Strong gale during night of 23rd, W.S.W., with passing snow-showers ; glass rose fourtenths. Barometer good; strong gale during a.m. of 27th, with heavy squalls from N.E., with light rain-showers ; glass fell four-tenths. Barometer good; heavy rain during p.m. of 28th. 25th, 5.25 p.m. Good Strong gale 26th, 1 p.m. Good Strong gale 28th, 5.7 p.m. Wrong Light Barometer good ; wind was never over force 3 all forty-eight hours ; glass fell one-teuth. W. J. White, Telegraphist. :—H. 10.

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RETURN No. 1, showing Results of Storm-Warnings received at Bluff Harbour during June, 1879.

Enclosure 2. The Manager, Naval Training School, Kohimarama, to the Secretary, Marine Department. Sin, — Naval Training School, Kohimnrama, Ist July, 1879. I have the honor to transmit, for the information of the Hon. the Minister having charge of the administration of "The Naval Training Schools Act, 1874," the following, being the fifth annual report on the above-named institution :— As regards the health of the boys, lam again in a position to make a satisfactory report. The only serious case during the year was that of No. 137, George Williams, aged eleven years and six months, who died on the 29th November, from peritonitis. This is the only death which has occurred since the opening of the school in December, 1874. The report of Dr. Goldsbro', the medical officer of the institution, is attached hereto. The educational state of the boys is given in Table A, and shows a fair amount of progress. In seamanship the progress has been satisfactory, and will, I have no doubt, bo more so when the schooner at present building for tho school, and which will shortly be completed, is taken into use. The recent addition of a room in which to utilize the very beautiful model brigantine (constructed by Mr. George Ossian Anderson during the time he was attached to the school as a seaman instructor) will be a great assistance in training the boys. lam fortunate in at present having two thorough seamen as instructors. Table B gives the quantities of clothing made and other work done in the school. Mrs. Speight still continues to act as sewing instructress, and under her tuition the majority of the boys soon become very expert with the needle. Twenty-eight boys have been admitted and thirty-four discharged, leaving sixty-four now on the register. Of this number five are out on license. See Table D. Table C contains the record of visits made by clergymen for the purpose of giving the boys religious instruction. I desire to record my thanks to Mr. W. St. Clair Tisdall, who, at the request of his Lordship the Bishop of Auckland, has been good enough to hold divine service in the school on the first Sunday in each month ; and also to the Venerable Archdeacon Maunsell, to whose endeavours ou our behalf I believe this arrangement to be due. During the past twelve months the conduct of the boys generally has been more satisfactory than was shown in my last report, but the remarks therein made with reference to sections 9 and 10 of the Act still hold good, as will be seen by reference to Table E. In one instance a boy suffering from congenital cataract of both eyes to such an extent a3 to preclude his receiving instruction, was sent here under the provisions of section 10. • Instances of absconding have been much less numerous. Full particulars of these are given in Table L. The garden and farm work still continues to yield good results; and I would strongly recommend that the institution should be supplied with proper farming appliances, as producing potatoes, green feed, &c, by hand-labour, entails too much heavy work on the boys, and a very serious loss of time. As regards other branches of instruction, with reference to this subject I would advise that (as another instructor will be required as soon as the schooner is taken over from the builders) a person competent to undertake the duties of schoolmaster and gardener should be procured (very few seamen are capable of superintending the gardening, which is here a matter of great importance), and that the present holder of the schoolmaster's position, who is a master mariner, should take that of sub-manager or mate. He would be available to take charge of the vessel when I was unable to go in her, and to exercise a proper supervision over the seamen instructors at such times as I might be absent from the school. Table I gives the number of boys who have been apprenticed during the preceding twelve months, and the callings to which they have been indentured. A very extensive demand for boys for farm work continues to exist, and applications for them are frequent from those districts to which boys have been already sent; in some instances masters are so satisfied with the conduct of those they have obtained as to make applications for others. Table X gives the conduct of the boys who have been apprenticed from the school since its establishment, and is compiled from written reports received from the masters of the boys, except where otherwise shown. Looking to the antecedents of most of these boys, the results must, I think, be considered most satisfactory. The cost of victualling has been slightly over sixpence (6'lSSd.) per head per diem, which, as heretofore, includes fuel, soap, lights, seeds for farm and garden, and for ten weeks the cost of conveying the provisions from Auckland to the school. The remarks which I frequently hear made with reference to the appearance of the boys are to me sufficient evidence of their being well fed and cared for.

Result. Dato and Hour Received. Indicated Weather. Direction of Wind. Force of Wind. Remarks. 18th, 5 p.m. Bad weather probable any direction between N. and W. and S.W.; glass further fall, but rise again within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable any direction between N.W. and W. and S.; glass fall within twenty-four hours Bad weather probable any direction between N. and W. and S.W.; glass fall Bad weather probable any direction between S.E. and E. and N.; glass further fall Wrong Gale 19th, N.E., wind light, with thick rainy weather ; 20th, S. to S.S.E. gale. 23rd, 4.26 p.m, Good Fresh gale Barometer wrong ; 21st, wind backed to W.S.W., moderate; blew a fresh gale, with squalls, on 24th and 25th, but glass rose. Glass fell; good. 25th, 4 p.m. 26th, 4 p.m. Good Gale Good Fresh gale Barometer good; fresh gale from E. commenced on the evening of 27th, and continued with more or less violence till 30th; glass fell about a tenth and a-half. Thos. Thomson, Harbourmaster.

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I desire to again bring under notice the desirability of erecting cottages, to enable the instructors to have their families resident at the school. It would, I believe, be the means of obviating the frequent changes which have hitherto occurred, and also very much reduce the frequent and very natural desire for leave to go to Auckland to visit their families, which at present exists, and with which, to retain men, lam obliged to comply. In the event of cottages being erected, Ido not think it would be advisable to continue tho present arrangement of victualling the instructors, but would suggest that in all future contracts for the supply of provisions it should bo provided that the instructors should, if they desired it, be supplied by the contractor at contract rates. I would also recommend that the rates of pay should be increased. The men have to provide their own uniform, which entails considerable expense, and, although the work is not hard, it is very trying, and the hours very long—never less than fifteen hours a day on duty, and at times (as in the case of illness amongst the boys) night work as well. The frequent change of instructors not only entails a very large amount of extra work and worry on myself, but is anything but couducive to discipline and the efficient conduct of the school. The establishment of a penal school is a matter which I feel it my duty to again bring under consideration, as I am satisfied that tho full benefit which should result from the proper working of the existing institutions will not be obtained until this is done. The want of classification is not only very detrimental to the boys whilst in the school, but, iv many instances, is made a strong ground of objection to taking them as apprentices. A place for the boys to play in during wet weather, and at night, is a great want. The schoolroom is too small, and, in addition, it is impossible for those who are studiously inclined (and we are not without them) to do anything in the way of improving their minds with a general game of romps going on around them. I desire to record my thanks to those friends who have subscribed towards a fund for the amusement of the boys, especially to Dr. Goldsbro' for the trouble ho has taken in collecting for this object, and to Henry Brett, Esq., the lato Mayor of Auckland, who in October last, for the second time, gave the whole school tickets of admission to a circus. I have, &c., The Secretary, Marine Department. G. E. Breton, Manager.

A.—TABLE showing the Educational State of Boys.

B. —RETURN of Articles Manufactured and Work Done in the School during the Tear ending 30th June, 1879, with estimated Cost of Labour employed.

Read. Write. Cii)] ior, Particulars. Well. tndiffer- „ . ently. otTotal. Well. Indifferently. Not. Total. Well. Indifferentl}-. Not. Total. Remaining on 30th June, 1878 ... .dmitted during year ending 30th June, 1879 ... 41 27 2 70 32 31 7 70 8 58 4 70 5 14 9 23 4 15 9 28 3 10 15 28 Total 46 41 11 98 36 46 16 98 11 68 98 19 'ischarged during year ending 30th June, 1879 "... Remaining on 30th June, 1879 ... 22 30 12 34 34 61 21 33 13 31 34 64 11 17 23 47 34 64 Total 52 46 98 54 41 98 28 70 98 ...

Articles. Quantity. Katc. Price. Articles. Quantity. Rate. Price. :rousers, serge „ duck ,, oilskin Crocks, serge umpers, duck ,, oilskin .lannel shirts ilattress covers _llow covers Neckerchiefs Japs, serge „ duck "owels iouthwesters 'illow-cases Sheets Repairs to boat's sails raying new floor iu and repairing gaol ... )rnamental fencing erected ... _ew washing-up table for kitchen ... iepairs to closets 131 113 60 129 95 60 129 63 64 48 135 122 125 48 2 2 2 s. d. 1 10 1 0 1 0 1 S| 1 0 1 0 0 7 0 6 0 li 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 o li 0 6 £ s. d. 12 0 2 5 13 0 3 0 0 9 8 li 4 15 0 3 0 0 3 15 3 1 11 6 0 8 0 0 8 0 6 15 6 6 2 0 0 10 5 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 10 0 4 0 Amount brought forward... Table for hospital ... Lanterns glazedRepairs to boats Paling fences Repairs lo wheelbarrow Making hoe, rake, and broom handles ... Fitting posts for clothes-lines ... Building pigsty New shelves in larder Locker for fifes and drums Repairs to coal-shed... Bunk and locker in staff-room Oars and boat-hooks fitted and repaired... Painting boats Fitting and painting room for sewing instructress Painting hospital Windows glazed Buckets made Model brigantine made i 6 s. d. o'"o £ s. d. 66 1 8i 0 5 0 0 3 0 1 10 0 0 10 0 0 1 G 0 7 0 10 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 36 0 6 0 18 0 2 0 0 ... 80 feet 2 15 0 1 10 0 50 5 0 3 4 0 0 15 0 10 0 0 12 6 10 0 5 0 0 1 0 5 0 10 0 Amount carried forward ... 66 1 8i Total i 84 13 it

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C.—TABLE showing the Visits of Clergymen for Divine Service and Religious Instruction during the Year ending 30th June, 1879.

D.—RETURN of Admissions and Discharges during the Tear ending 30th June, 1879.

* Four of these were out at service, and one sent back for another term. Remaining on 30th June, 1879, sixty-four, of whom five are out on license.

E.—TABLE showing particulars of Parentage of Boys received during Tear ending 30th June, 1879.

F.—TABLE showing from whence Boys have been received during the Tear ending 30th June, 1879.

Church of England. Roman Catholic. Mr. W. St. Clair Tisdall. 30 21

Admitted. Number. Discharged. Number. Remaining on 30th June, 1878 lew boys received 70 28 Apprenticed ... Time expired ... Ou application of relatives On attaining fifteen years of age ... Dead Physically unfit 14 12* 5 1 1 1

Number of Boys Received. Both Parents Living. One Parent Living. Both Parents Dead. Unknown. 28 11 15 'ircumsta; ces as shown in Eegis cr. Sent under Section 8 of Act ,. 9 „ ,, 10 „ „ U „ 9 5 18 1 ; Step-mother Step-father; boy described as having no home Father deserted ; mother confirmed invalid ... Pleaded guilty to stealing a duck ; sent under Section 8 Father blind ; mother supporting family Attempting to set a house on fire ; sent under Section 8 Sent for the second time, sea indentures having been cancelled for physical unfitness ... Had been charged with larceny, and pleaded guilty; sent under Section 10 ... Step-father Had been living with a Maori Pleaded guilty to Btealing money from a till; not the first offence ... Stole two axes and a five-pound note ; several of family addicted to petty theft Stole a candlestick from his employer Stole a sum of money Sent, for second time, under Section 8 ; originally under Section 10 ... Congenital cataract of both eyes Stole a gold watch and chain No particulars received 1 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 Total 1 1 1 11 28 ■ Total ... 28

Hokitika Auckland Coromandel ... Kumara Opotiki Picton Te Awamutu ... Onehunga 1 10 2 1 1 1 1 2 Thames Cromwell Reefton Westport Hamilton 2 1 1 3 2 Total 28

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G. —TABLE showing Ages of Boys received during the Year ending 30th June, 1879.

H. —TABLE showing Religion of Boys received during the Year ending 30th June, 1879.

I. —TABLE showing Number of Boys Apprenticed from the School during Twelve Months ending 30th June, 1879.

K. —TABLE showing Conduct of Boys Apprenticed from the School.

L.—RETURN of Absconders during Twelve Months ending 30th June, 1879.

Enclosure 3. Dr. Goldsbro' to the Secretary of the Marine Department. See, Auckland, 30th June, 1879. I have the honor to report that the health of the boys in the Government Training Ship and School has for the last twelve months been, on the whole, satisfactory. No epidemic has appeared. With the exception of serious cases of abscesses in the thighs of two of the boys, there were none requiring operations of a dangerous nature. In one (Wm. Bateman) the abscess was so large that I had him removed to the Provincial District Hospital, where I could visit him more frequently and obtain better attendance than at the school. He made a perfect recovery.

Aged. Number of Boys Reoeived. 10 11 12 13 11 2S 11

Presbyterian. Church, of England. "Wesleyan. Soman Catholic. Protestant. Total. 11 10 28

When Apprenticed. Seamen. Farmers. Confeotioners. Total. ietween 1st July, 1878, and 30th June, 1879 12 li

Particulars, Good Report. Fair Report. j Indifferent Report. Bad Report. No Report. Total. Indentures cancelled Indentures expired 3oys deserted 2 verbal 2 2 3 3, one of verbal 2 these "i 5 5 5 3oys serving their indentures 2, one of these verbal 16 4 2 14 38 Total apprenticed 53

Boys' Names. No. _ o. oi rimes auscunue during above-named period. Previous to lat July, 187S. Remarks. leatley, Charles Courtis, Arthur Vgnew, Benjamin ... Uiller, William Clements HcComish, Adam darling, Hurry rile, William Smith, Charles E. ... rowers, Edgar Iinds, Archibald Forrest, William hooper, George ineebone, Joseph Richard jooney, Daniel Brennan, David 149 150 135 89 146 85 93 144 100 124 134 143 153 154 147 2 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a i 2 2 Brought back by police. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Ditto. Returned voluntarily.

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I regret to have to chronicle our first death (George Williams), from peritonitis (inflammation of the bowels), on the 29th of November, 1878. This was a very rapid and serious case. I have the satisfaction of stating that at present there is not a single case of itch in the establishment. This disease has for the last two years been a source of great annoyance to all concerned. The ward for isolatiug contagious diseases is now finished, and will be a most valuable adjunct in a sanitary point of view. The oven for fumigating clothes and bedding is also completed, but not yet available. I visited the institution sixty-four times, made ten visits to Wm. Bateman in the Provincial District Hospital, two night and four special day journeys to Kohimarama, examined every candidate on admission, and inspected the whole of the boys weekly. Three hundred and eighty-six cases came under my notice and treatment during the year. The monthly average number of boys in the school during the year was 58__-. 1878. 1879. July ... ... ... 63 January ... ... 54 August ... ... 61 February ... ... 57 September ... ... 61 March ... ... 60 October ... ... 57 April ... ... 57 November ... ... 55 May ... ... ... 58 December ... ... 55 June ... ... ... 59 Tho chief diseases, &c, were —Peritonitis (fatal), bronchitis, jaundice, coughs and colds, abscesses on lower extremities, abscesses in ears, boils and whitlows, cuts and bruises, dislocation of thumb, Maori pock and itch, colic, disease of ankle-joint. E. Wilton, who has been for upwards of two years suffering from disease of the bones of the leg, requiring many operations, is at length well, and able to resume his ordinary duties. Eobert Church (committed by the Eesideut Magistrate, Auckland) had congenital cataract of both eyes. Upon referring the case to the authorities the boy was discharged as unfit for the school. This has led to the institution of a preliminary medical examination of all candidates for admission before sending them to Kohimarama. Iv consequence of the breaking-down of the Government steam-launch several times I have been compelled to go by the road, portions of which are in a state of disrepair at all times, and at present absolutely dangerous and almost impassable. I have again to record my obligations to Captain Breton for the assistance rendered during my absence and presence. His kindness to the Bick, and zeal shown in attending to their comfort and well-doing, merit my most sincere thanks. I have, <fee, The Secretary, Marine Department, Charles F. Goldsbro', M.D., F.E.C.P., &c, Wellington. Medical Officer.

RETURN showing the Total Ordinary Expenditure of the Marine Department during the Financial Year ended the 30th June, 1879.

Nature of Expenditure. Details of Expenditure. Totals. Grand Total. lead Office: — Secretary Chief Clerk... Clerk Clerk Messenger ... Marine Engineer Draftsmen ... Engineer-Surveyor ... Local Engineer-Surveyors Examiner of Masters aud Mates Local Examiners of Masters and Mates... Cost of Inquiries into Wrecks and Casualties Survey of Unseaworthy Ships ... £ a. A. 500 0 0 350 0 0 175 0 0 114 17 4 60 0 0 300 0 0 345 15 3 212 10 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 225 0 0 263 2 2 9 8 0 £ b. A. £ s. d. larbours: — Manukau, — Salaries Repairs to Signal Station ... Overhauling and Repairing Buoys ... Contingencies 2,755 12 9 2,755 12 9 708 0 0 100 11 2 247 10 8 50 0 0 1,106 1 10 Bean Rock Lighthouse,— Salaries Oil and Contingencies 150 0 0 6 18 0 Russell, — Salaries Removing and Repairing Cottages ... Contingencies 156 18 0 294 0 0 60 0 0 28 11 3 382 11 3 Carried forward ... 1,645 11 1 2,755 12 9

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Eettjhn stowing the Total Ordinary Expenditure of the Marine Department, &c.— continued. Nature of Eipencliture. Details of Expenditure. Totals. Grand Total. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1,645 11 1 £ c d. 2,755 12 9 Brought forward Harboura— continued. Whangaroa,— Salaries Contingencies 100 0 0 15 0 0 115 0 0 Hokiatiga,— Salaries 424 0 0 424 0 0 Whangarei,— Subsidy to Ferryman Contingencies 50 0 0 11 17 0 61 17 0 Kaipara,— Salaries Buoys and Beacons Contingencies 673 8 9 235 4 3 188 6 2 Waitara, — Salaries Contingencies 1,096 19 2 112 10 0 14 10 2 127 0 2 New Plymouth,— Salaries Contingencies ... 321 0 0 7 7 6 328 7 6 Patea (six months), — Salaries Contingencies 50 0 0 44 2 10 Foxton, — Salaries Repairs, &c, to Signal Station Contingencies 94 2 10 345 7 0 83 18 6 34 4 7 463 10 1 Kangitikei,— Salaries Contingencies ... 150 0 0 6 18 2 156 18 2 Wellington,— Salaries Contingencies SomeB 1 Island Lighthouse,— Salaries Oil and Contingencies 2,203 1 0 94 4 1 271 13 4 51 7 6 2,620 5 11 Napier Bluff Lighthouse,— Salaries Oil and Contingencies 257 15 0 46 18 6 304 13 6 Wairoa, — Salaries 100 0 0 100 0 0 Tauranga,— Salaries Contingencies Surrey of Harbour 294 0 0 43 13 9 90 3 7 427 17 4 Wangawehi Light,— Salaries, Oil, &c... 40 0 0 40 0 0 Gisborne, — Salaries Erection of Flagstaff Contingencies ... 355 0 0 65 7 0 70 19 7 491 6 7 Wairau, — Salaries Contingencies 132 0 0 21 1 4 Picton, — Salaries .., Contingencies ... 153 1 4 129 0 0 14 0 10 143 0 10 Havelock, — Salaries ... ..: Contingencies 53 12 7 9 9 6 Nelson, — Salaries Contingencies G3 2 1 1,345 0 0 68 10 7 1,403 10 7 Carried forward ... 10,200 4 2 2,755 12 9

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Eettjen showing the Total Ordinary Expenditure of the Marine Department, &c. — continued. Kature of Expenditure. 'Details of Expenditure. Totals. I i I Grand Total. £ s. d. £ s. d. I 10,260 4 2 £ s. a. 2,755 12 9 Brought forward Harbours — continued. "Waitapu,— Salaries Contingencies 25 0 0 10 0 26 0 0 Motueka, — Repairs to Wharf Contingencies 177 8 7 3 4 0 180 12 7 Rhvaka, — Salaries Contingencies 6 0 0 6 14 8 12 14 8 Collingwood, — Salaries Contingencies ... 25 0 0 44 2 6 69 2 6 Karamea, — Contingencies ... 19 18 6 19 18 6 Westport,— Salaries Contingencies 410 0 0 116 15 2 526 15 2 Grreymouth,— Salaries Contingencies 435 0 0 176 12 0 611 12 0 Hokitika,— Salaries Contingencies 722 0 0 136 4 4 858 4 4 Okarito, — Salaries Contingencies 50 0 0 98 5 1 148 5. 1 Riverton, — Contingencies 54 0 0 54 0 0 Catlin's River, —■ Salaries Contingencies 125 0 0 39 1 0 164. 1 0 Waikawa, — Salaries 50 0 0 I 50 0 0 Port Chalmers Graving Dock, — Wages and Contingencies Interest on Dock Loan 1,122 18 4 1,052 0 0 2,174 18 4 Waikouaiti, — Salaries Contingencies ... 75 0 0 10 2 10 85 2 10 Kakanui,— Salaries 150 0 0 150 0 0 Akaroa, — Salaries Contingencies 25 0 0 38 11 6 63 11 6 Sumner, — Salaries Contingencies 115 0 0 32 8 5 147 8 5 Ivaiupoi,— Salaries Contingencies 120 0 0 17 4 11 137 4 11 Eaikoura, — Salaries Contingencies 50 0 0 5 8 0 55 8 0 Martin's Bay, — Salaries Contingencies 119 1 8 13 12 5 132 14 1 Stewart Island, — Salaries 10 0 0 10 0 0 Carried forward... 15,937 18 1 2,755 12 9

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RETURN showing the Cost of Maintenance of the New Zealand Lighthouses during the Financial Year ended 30th June, 1879.

IIetuen snowing the Total Ordinary Expenditure if the Marine Department, &< I. — continued. Nature of Expenditure. Details of Expenditure. Totals. Grand Total. £ s. a. £ s. d. : 15,937 18 1 £ s. d. 2,755 12 9 Brought forward Harbours— continued. Freight, &c, on Port Lights ... Expenses under "Thames Harbour Board Act, 1878" Balance of Sir J. Coode's General Fee for Inspection of Harbours Collection of Data on Gisborne Harbour for Sir John Coode Collection of Data on Waii'oa River for Sir John Coode ... Collection of Data on Milford Lagoon for Sir John Coode ... 5 17 1 130 0 0 575 0 0 257 2 4 495 19 9 250 0 0 ; Lighthouses,— Salaries Repairs Probationary Keepers Lightkeeper's TraTelling Expenses Oil Stores and Contingencies Lighthouse Artificer ... 17.651 17 3 5,597 5 11 72 0 8 30 13 6 46 12 5 887 0 4 1,051 2 11 240 0 0 7,924 15 9 7,924 15 9 Departmental Travelling Expenses ... Coastal Buoys and Beacons Charts ... Sundries Pension of Widow of late Lightkeeper Deck 187 7 8 16 1 6 34 3 8 111 13 3 23 19 11 373 6 0 "Stella" s.s. ... Less Ration Money ... 5,318 14 5 47 0 3 5,271 14 2 " Hinemoa " s.s. Less Ration Money ... 8,500 16 3 153 19 7 8,346 16 8 Naval Training Sohool at Kohimarama, — Manager Schoolmaster Instructors, &c. Repairs and Additions to Buildings New Vessel (half cost) Provisions, Clothing, and Contingencies 240 0 0 107 18 6 259 13 2 130 0 0 400 0 0 1,015 13 1 2,153 4 9 Weather Reporting,— Officer in Charge Assistant Salaries of Officers at Out-stations Contingencies 2,153 4 9 300 0 0 52 19 0 514 0 0 2 15 8 869 14 8 869 14 8 Totals 45,347 2 0

Name of Lighthouse. Salaries. Oil* Stores and Contingencies. Totals. 3ape Maria van Diemen riritiri Ponui Passage Portland Island ... ?encarrow Head ... Vlanukau Head ... Brothers Jape Campbell Sodley Head VIoeraki taiaroa Head _fugget Point Dog Island centre Island Puysegur Point Jape Foulwind Farewell Spit .f eison £ s. d. 209 0 4 273 5 5 134 17 4 382 2 0 230 0 0 266 13 4 604 6 8 258 12 11 350 0 0 270 0 0 254 8 1 285 16 8 381 13 4 379 16 6 366 13 4 260 0 0 410 0 0 280 0 0 £ s. d. 25 6 8 49 13 0 10 10 0 55 7 0 54 5 0 51 6 0 72 16 0 52 4 0 34 5 0 52 11 0 43 7 0 72 4 0 69 3 0 73 0 0 35 18 0 58 17 0 43 11 0 27 2 0 £ s. d. 32 17 4 tl06 10 2 67 4 9 61 16 5 51 6 7 17 8 6 94 18 6 57 5 4 39 4 10 13 14 9 20 3 9 J149 0 5 63 14 2 56 9 3 84 10 0 103 6 1 67 4 4 35 16 0 £ s. d. 267 4 4 429 8 7 212 12 1 499 5 5 335 11 7 335 7 10 772 1 2 368 2 3 423 9 10 336 5 9 317 18 10 507 1 1 514 10 6 509 5 9 487 1 4 422 3 1 520 15 4 342 18 0 Totals ... 5,597 5 11 887 0 4 1,051 2 11 7,535 9 2 * This does not include the total cost of the oil com ret been rendered. + Includes £72 Os. 8d. for repairs 3—H. 10. sumed during thi i. J Includes year, as aceoum :ost of new paraf :s for a large q> In burners. intity have nol

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RETURN showing the Quantity of Oil Consumed at the New Zealand Coastal Lighthouses during the Year ended 30th June, 1879.

DESCRIPTIVE RETURN of New Zealand Coastal Lighthouses.

RETURN showing the Number of Masters, Mates, and Engineers examined during the Year ended 30th June, 1879, distinguishing the Number of Successful and Unsuccessful Candidates.

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Name of Lighthouse. Gallons Consumed. Cape Maria van Diemen Tiritiri* Portland Island ... Nelson Penearrow Head* Manukau Brothers Cape Campbell ... Godley Head Moeraki Taiaroa Head Nugget Head Dog Island Cape Foulwind ... Farewell Spit* ... Centre Island Puysegur Point ... 239 466 528 252 513 481 680 488 321 492 403 674 644 550 405 681 334 Total 8,151 * These Iii ;hts burn colza, the others laraffin oil.

Name of Lighthouse. Order of Apparatus. Revolving or Fixed. Period of Revolving Light. Colour of Light. Tower, built of. Dwellings, built of. Date first Lighted. !ape Maria van \ Diemen J 1st order dioptric Revolving Fixed 1' White Red, to show over Columbia Reef White Timber Timber 24th Mar., 1879 'iritiri 'onui Passage 'ortland Island < 2nd „ 5th 2nd ,j 13 Iron Timber 1st Jan., 1865 29th July, 1871 10th Feb., 1878 Revolving Fixed 30" 3> Red, to show over Bull Rock White .> 11 a 11 'enearrow Head ... lanukau Heads ... irothers 2nd „ 3rd 2nd „ >. >> Flashing Fixed Revolving Fixed 10" ii Iron Timber . ) J) 1st Jan., 1859 1st Sept., 1874 24th Sept., 1877 i' Red, over Cook Rock White J) 1st Aug., 1870 1st April, 1865 22ndApril,1878 2nd Jan., 1865 4th July, 1870 1st Aug., 1865 !ape Campbell kidley Head loeraki 'aiaroa Head fugget Point log Island 2nd 2nd „ 3rd 3rd 1st 1st order catadioptric 1st order dioptric 11 n Stone Timber Stone 11 Stone Timber Stone 11 Red '.'.'. White 1* Revolving 30" ,, .. a ti it lentre Island Fixed White, with red arcs over inshore dangers White Timber Timber 16th Sept., 1878 'uysegur Point ... !ape Foulwind farewell Spit 1st „ 2nd „ 2nd „ Flashing Revolving 10" 30" 1' White, with red arc over Spit end White, with red arc to mark limit of anchorage White .) it >> 1st Mar., 1879 1st Sept., 1876 17th June, 1870 ii felson 4th Fixed Iron it 4th Aug., 1862 Lkaroa 2nd „ Flashing 10" Timber n In course of erection !ape Saunders 2nd „ Revolving 1' „ ii a i-

ID. .LING' ON. DtJNEDIN. Lv: :telti >1T. [ELSOj -OTAl Class op Certificate. n I fi I a fi »_ fi 13 fi i fi ti a 0 H ri 13 o ti "3 fi _ o S ti I fi _3 o -6 fi i 13 o T3 fi fi T3 0) "__ fi o foreign - going Masters and Mates lome - Trade Masters and Mates liver Steamer Masters !ea-going Engineers liver Steamer Engineers 12 14 26 5 4 9 18 2 20 35 20 55 12 3 15 13 7 20 5 5 30 10 40 3 4 6 3 4 6 1 5 1 5 2 4 4 2 4 4 "l 4 i 6 6 14 15 6 It 17 2 i i 2 Totals ... 37 17 54 24 11 35 I I 33 2 35 5 7 i l 100 32 132

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STATEMENT showing the Amount of Light Dues collected in New Zealand during the Financial Year ended 30th June, 1879.

RETURN of Steam Vessels to which Passenger Certificates have been issued in New Zealand during the Financial Year 1878-79.

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Name of Port at which Collected. Amount Collected. Name of Port at which Collected. Amount Collected. Luckland .nehunga Vhangaroa Caipara .hames tussell lokianga Vhangarei "auranga 'overty Bay few Plymouth Vanganui -angitikei foxton 'atea Vellington fapier Vairau 'icton £ s. d. 1,725 5 5 111 5 10 12 0 6 50 6 11 15 8 5 119 16 9 9 1 10 19 3 7 68 2 6 83 4 6 67 19 1 85 6 4 0 3 2 15 3 5 15 0 2,766 16 3 272 3 5 20 18 7 125 2 10 Brought forward Havelock Kaikoura Nelson Westport Greymouth Hokitika Lyttelton Timaru Oamaru Kakanui Dunedin Invercargill Bluff Riverton £ s. d. 5,568 14 4 10 5 2 14 15 0 680 13 7 133 7 6 112 2 6 45 4 6 3,101 7 0 142 9 3 168 14 9 3 3 10 2,815 19 4 27 3 8 835 6 2 5 3 4 Total for 1878-79 ... £13,664 9 ll Carried forward Total for 1877-78 ... £11,517 19 5,568 14 4

Name of Vessel. Tons Register. Horsepower of Engines. Nature of Propeller. Class of Certificate. Nature of Engines. Remarks. Akaroa Albion Anne Milbank Antrim Argyle Balclutha Beautiful Star Bella Black Diamond Bridgewater Dharles Edward 3ity of Cork _lyde 3lyde _ oomarang ... -.oromandel ... Delta 43 591 44 35 126 84 126 12 9 28 180 24 30 40 50 30 12 20 Screw Paddle Screw Stern-wheel Screw Sea-going Extended River River Sea-going River Sea-going Extended River River Compound Condensing Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Condensing Non-condensing ji )! ii Devonport ... Dispatch Dunoon Durham Easby Enterprise No. 2 Eclipse Fairy Fairy 13-eelong _emini jrlenelg jo-Ahead 3-rafton Elannah Mokau [fauraki lawea EEuia Ida 89 29 27 34 152 68 60 23 38 7 54 969 61 8 4 33 108 11 156 82 270 35 73 461 lo7 12 24 159 97 36 25 75 33 15 138 39 133 5 60 40 32 12 70 25 30 12 40 10 30 140 32 8 4 15 70 7 75 30 100 15 45 160 25 10 12 65 45 30 8 20 15 9 50 15 30 120 Screw Paddle Twin-screw Screw Paddle Screw Paddle ii Twin-screw Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Twin-screw Screw Twin-screw Sea-going Biver Extended River River Sea River Sea-going River Extended River Sea-going Extended River River Extended River River Sea-going ii Condensing Non-eondensing Condensing Compound Non-condensing Condensing Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing ii a »i Condensing Non-condensing Compound Condensing Compound Non-condensing Condensing Compound New Vessel. New Vessel. New Vessel. New Vessel. j> Screw Paddle Screw River Sea-going New Vessel. a New Vessel. Ino lona ii 91 Twin-screw Screw Stern-wheel Paddle Screw a River Extended River Sea-going River ii Non-coudensing ji Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing lona Iron Age rane rane Douglas rane Williams Kati Kati Kennedy Kina Kiwi Koputai .> ii a i> Extended River Sea-going River Sea-going Extended River Sea-going ii Compound Condensing Compound New Vessel. a Paddle ii ii

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Eetuen of Steam Vessels to whie Passenger Certificates have leen issued, &c. , — continued. Name of Vessel. Tons Register. Horsepower of Engines. Nature of Propeller. Class of Certificate. Nature of Engines. Remarks. La Buona Ventura Lady Barkley Lady Bird Lalla Hookli ... Lilie Lioness Lily Lily Little Irishman Lyttclton Lyiti-lton Manaia Manawatu ... Maori Mensahib Minnie Casey Mohaka Moa Mountaineer... Murray Napier Noko Oregon Oreti Osprey Patea* Pearl Pelorus Peninsula Piako Pioneer Pioneer Portobello Pretty Jane ... Rangatira Result Result Rangiriri Reynolds Riro Kiro Rose Casey ... Rosina Eotoiti Rotomabana .. Rotorua Rowena Ruby Samson Scotchman ... Shag Sir Donald ... Southern Cross St. Kilda ... Staffa Star of the South Storrabird Tainui Taiflroa Takapuna Tarn o' Slianter Tangihua Taranaki Tararua Taupo Te Aroba Titan Tongariro Tongariro Transit, Tui Waikato Waipani Waikaki Waitara Wakatipu Wallabi Wallace Wanaka Wanganui Wellington ... 4 30 287 23 10 26 4 20 6 86 6 02 103 118 6 43 20 49 66 78 44 15 20 117 28 51 14 18 31 8 18 10 11 101 186 18 13 30 10 4 99 19 17 138 576 74 20 111 20 31 29 139 174 40 175 67 47 228 58 10 20 298 503 461 50 21 39 62 12 64 61 70 228 11 1,158 101 64 277 165 261 4 25 70 1J, 10 60 6 10 8 25 14 30 45 60 4 25 12 25 25 18 24 9 16 43 10 22 5 12 18 8 10 6 10 35 50 2" 10 30 14 4 40 14 15 45 172 30 29 70 10 27 12 50 45 25 45 30 22 110 20 7 15 90 140 160 14 55 10 25 10 20 14 30 90 15 256 25 50 120 50 80 Screw Paddle Screw Paddle a Screw Twin-screw Screw Paddle Twin-screw Paddle fl Screw )) j> Paddle Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Twin-screw Screw Paddle Screw Paddle Screw >y Paddle Stern-wheel Screw n River Extended River Sea-going Extended River River Sea-going River Extended River River Sea-going Extended River Sea-going River Extended River River Sea-going Extended River River Sea-going Extended River Sea-going River )> »> H >l )> II Sea-going Extended River River j» ji Non-condensing Condensing Non-condensing Condensing Non-condensing ii Condensing Non-condensing ii Condensing ii Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing Condensing Compound Condensing Compound Non- condensin g Compound Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing )» si » )> Condensing Non-condensing )j >j Compound Non-condensing Steam Launch. Steam Launch. New Vessel. Steam Launch. New Vessel. New Vessel. New Vessel. New Vessel. Steam Launch. Steam Launch. New Vessel. Extended River Sea-going Condensing Compound Paddle S?rew River Sea-going River Sea-going Extended River Sea-going Non-condonsing Condensing Non-condensing H I) Condensing Compound Condensing )] )» Extended River Sea-going Compound Condensing Non-condensing Compound Non-condensing >> Paddle Screw Paddle Screw ii Extended River Sea-going River »> ii Sea-going Compound » jt j» Paddle n River Extended River Non-condensing Condensing Non-condensing )» )> ii )> Screw Paddle Twin-screw Screw River Se»-going River Sea-going u Compound Non-condeniing Extended River Sea-going Compound Non-conden»ing Compound Condensing Paddle Screw i) >» Compound Condeniing » >> M t> Total, 128 Vessels 12,672 4,866

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RETURN of Masters, Mates, and Engineers to whom Certificates of Competency have been granted during the Financial Year 1878-79.

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Name of Person. Rink for which granted. Class of Certificate. Date of Nu™ber Isiue of Certificate. Certiflcat<1 . rohn Morgans Hartin Huggett Alexander Murphy rohn Bushrll rohn Bushell rohn Grant Dharlcs McFarlane rohn Curran kVilliam Henry Heays... tValter James Rogers ... Hugh Hocking Raddon Asmus Christian Poulsen Francis George Garrard Joseph Goodman Fd win Phillips rohn Lees Hichard Edward Smith iVilliam Martin Owens fheodore Thomas Watts foseph Anderson rohn Anderson itobert Atherton Edwin .Villiain HStannard riiomas Hudson tians Christian Pedersen Kenneth McKenzie Frank Hedges -Jlels Peter Svendsen ... Evan Davies rohn William Cumming Frederick William Highfield 3reorge Henry Crone ... rohn Falconer Hharles Frederick Sundstrom ... Francis George Garrard Alexander Mcintosh ... fhomas Swede Frederick Johnson Donald McDonald rames Ryan _eorge Herbert Dscar Jarman rohn Coles Charles Huntley tlenry Heyhoe Dharles Lawson rohn Cox Eugene McCarthy rames Smith S Teil McDonald Judolph Prohl Douglas Banning Hartin Jensen iVilliam George Nortli Louis S. Dean iVilliam Aubrey rohn Steel Elgie Fohn Botham lenry Anderson L'horaas Bailey iVilliam Thompson )harles Frederick Backstrom ... Vdliam Ross rVilliam Robertson lohn William Nicholson -.Ifred Johnston Samuel Benny Daniel Brewer lenry William Tizard jeorge Chuppell Villiam Meft'an Mowatt Benjamin Robert Ackroyd Villiam Gear Clarke ... Daniel Johnstone Alexander Livingstone 'ohn Armstrong liawrence Pitkeithley ... Mward Foster ohn David Stuart David Rintoul Jharles Robinson ?om George Johnson ... tobert Brown Master Only Mate Master Second Mate Master Only Mate First Mate Foreign Trade 5th July, 1878 11th „ 24th „ „ * 13th Aug., „ * 3rd Sept., „ • 3rd „ „ * 20th „ 21st Oct., „ * 21st „ ., * 21st „ „ * 21st „ 21st „ „ * 23rd „ „ 26th „ „ * 28th „ 28th „ 28th „ „ * 12th April, 1879* 15th „ „ * 15lh „ „ * 15 th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ 24th „ „ * 28th „ „ * 29th „ „ * 1st May, „ 21st „ „ * 5th June, ,, * 10th „ „ * 10th „ „ * 21st „ „ * 21st „ „ * 25th „ „ * 19th Sept., 1878 22nd Oct., „ 22nd „ „ 28th „ 10th April, 1879 10th „ „ 10th „ 10th „ „ 10th „ 16th „ „ 16th „ 16th „ 16th „ „ 16th „ 16th „ 16th „ „ 16th „ „ 16th „ „ 16th „ „ 16th „ „ 16th „ „ 16th „ 16th „ „ 21st „ „ 29th „ 30th „ „ 10th Muy, „ 10th „ „ 26th „ „ 7th June, ,, 7tli „ 21st „ 12th April, „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 15th „ „ * 24th „ „ * 24th „ „ * 24th „ „ * 26th „ „ * 12th May, „ * 30th „ „ * 10th June, „ * 169 170 103 171 171 172 173 131 175 176 177 174 178 136 179 180 181 105 93 110 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 138 191 192 193 194 178 195 5,145 5,146 5,147 5,148 5,149 5,150 5,151 5,152 5,153 5,154 5,155 5,156 5,157 5,158 5,159 5,160 5,161 5,162 5,163 5,164 5,165 5,166 5,167 5,168 5,169 5,170 5,171 5,172 5,173 5,137 5,174 5,175 51 14 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 25 60 61 41 62 jj j» ii jj jj 11 ii Master FirBt Mate Master a a jj tt jj jj j» jj ... Second Mate First Mata 11 jj jj Master jj ti ij ... ii jj ... ii ii ... ti ii ■" it Only Mate . ... First Mate Only Mate jj It 11 it ii it ii •■■ Master First Mate Master ii it It u •■• ii ji it u First Mate Master tl li Home Trade Mate j> jj Master Mate Master j> _ j jj ... Mate Master Mate Master Mate Master Mate Master Mate Master Mate Master Mate Master jj ti a jj a a jj jj jj •«. jj jj ii Mate Master a jj a Mate Master 1st class Engineer ... jj jj jj Foreign Trade ii ii ■•• _ j jj ii ... 2nd class „ it ij ji Jl IJ JJ JJ ... JJ JJ ... JJ JJ ■•• it 1st class „ 2nd class „ ... j it jj ii ii 1st class „ it it ii ii jj * Issued under the provisions of Her Majesty'B Order in Council of the 12th February, 1876, and have tho aame force as similar certilical ranted by the Hoard of Trade,

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RETURN of Certificates of Competency that have been issued to Masters and Engineers of River Steamers during the Financial Year 1878-79.

STATEMENT showing the Expenditure on New Lighthouses out of Immigration and Public Works Loan during the Financial Year 1878-79.

STATEMENT showing the Amount collected during the Financial Year 1878-79 as Fees under the Steam Navigation Acts, the Merchant Ships Officers' Examination Act, and the Shipping and Seamen's Act, and from the Sale of Charts, &c.

Name of Person. Rank for which Issued. Date of Issue. _No. of Certificate. Daniel Brewer rames Niceol lenry Stanaway Peter Gibson Fames Matthew Thompson Edward Galliven lohn Mabbett Uharles Lillie riiomas Summerton ... lenderson Wilson fohn Willis leorge McLean ames Burrell Libert West Sedcole ... Villiam Carnie .homas Grundy Villiam Low Niddrie Sdward Martin Villiam Stewart Master 11 11 ii ii u II Engineer ii ii 27 July, 1878 3 Sept., „ 4 June, 1879 4 „ „ 4 ■ ii ii 6 ii ii 30 „ 11 July, 1878 26 „ „ 30 „ 17 Aug., ,, 3 Oct., „ 22 „ 22 „ 4 June, 1879 * )> tl 4 it jj 16 „ 3,022 3,023 3,024 3,025 3,026 3,027 3,028 1,298 1,299 1,300 1,301 1,302 1,303 1,304 1,305 1,306 1,307 1,308 1,309 ii ii ii ii jj

Nature of Expenditure. Amount'uysegur Point Lighthouse loko Hinau ,, !ape Maria van Diemen Lighthouse .entre Island „ loeraki „ ikaroa Head „ !ape Saunders ,, 'imaru „ lokitika „ Joutingencies £ 8. d. 239 14 8 36 10 0 1,456 15 2 161 13 10 78 14 10 3,107 11 6 3,645 13 9 47 0 0 578 9 8 214 16 3 Total £9,566 19 8

Nature of Receipts. Amount. Fees under Acts above-mentioned ... Fees under Fish Protection Act Port Chalmers Graving Dock Dues... Sale of Charts, and New Zealaud Pilots £ s. d. 1,470 16 3 113 0 0 2,592 4 1 75 5 0 Total £4,251 5 4

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STATEMENT showing the Amount of Pilotage, Port Charges, &c., collected in New Zealand during the Financial Year ended 30th June, 1879.

RETURN of Pilotage Exemption Certificates issued during the Financial Year 1878-79.

N.B. —Pilotage exemption certificates have not been issued by the Marine Department since the Ist of January last, compulsory pilotage at the ports under the control of the department having been abolished on that date.

led Pilotage. 'on larges, ;c. Auckland Dnehunga Kaipara Dhames It us sell £ s. d. 1,190 3 10 159 9 10 488 5 9 45 4 9 114 6 7 £ s. d. 129 12 2 153 19 3 286 12 5 69 4 2 2 16 8 9 11 0 £ 8. d. 1,319 16 0 313 9 1 774 18 2 114 8 11 117 3 3 9 11 0 83 8 4 128 17 4 146 12 9 166 5 5 324 15 1 7 7 8 93 2 0 25 11 10 67 11 6 3,479 9 11 1,196 13 10 624 16 10 33 7 2 7,217 4 5 33 4 2 554 1 11 11 4 4 3,477 0 1 10 15 8 19 0 10 0 85 7 11 1,278 4 7 46 8 8 klongonui Hokianga rauranga Poverty Bay _ew Plymouth ... iVanganui Jangitikei Foxton Patea IVairoa /Vellington Napier STelson lokitika !_y ttelton rimaru 83 8 4 127 10 6 146 12 9 100 2 7 323 9 7 7 7 8 93 2 0 25 11 10 67 11 6 1,792 14 7 924 4 10 622 18 10 33 7 2 4,195 17 1 1 6 10 66 2 10 15 6 1,686 15 4 272 9 0 1 18 0 Damaru Kakanui Dunedin Hoeraki rVaikouaiti Port Molyneux ... Invercargill 31uff liverton 2,389 13 11 3,021 7 4 33 4 2 554 1 11 11 4 4 1,087 6 2 10 15 8 19 0 10 0 85 7 11 403 5 3 2 2 0 874 19 4 44 6 8 Totals for 1878-79 £13,850 9 11 £7,892 16 11 £21,743 6 10 Totals for 1877-78 £13,078 11 9 £5,873 4 5 £18,951 16 2

No. of Jertificate. Names of Masters to whom Certificates have been issued. Name of Vessels for which Certificates] have been issued. Port included in Certificate. 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 Ole Helgeson John McClellan John Grubb Thomas Ayres John Rose William Burk William Smith William Manley William Cromarty John Price John Harrison Martin Vallentine Francis George Garrard John Scott Edward Rayner Patrick McConville James Smith Otto Herman Arndt James Story Brownell ... William Giddes William Andrew Smith Charles Herbert Lovett Rosannah Rose Flirt Isabella Omaha Vindex East Lothian Mary Bannatyne ... Carlotta Beautiful Star Nightingale Roderick Dhu Mary Miller Lady Bird Jessie McDonald ... Carlotta Sea Bird Sarah and Mary Eliza Mary Princess Alice Letterfourie Sarah and Mary Bells Dunedin. Auckland, Russell. Wellington. Auckland. Lyttelton. Dunedin. Hokitika, Greymouth, Lyttelton. Wellington. Dunedin. Lyttelton and Kaipara. Auckland. Lyttelton. Wellington. Wellington. Wellington. Kaipara. Bluff Harbour, Lyttelton. Manukau, Dunedin, Bluff Harbour. Lyttelton. Lyttelton. Lyttelton and Wellington. Lyttelton.

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Date of Casualty. Name of Vessel; also, Age and Class. Rig. I- © s s_ W_ Number of Nature of Nature of Passen- V"£°- Casualty. C— gers Number of Livts Lost. Place where Casualty happened. Wind. Force. Finding of Court of Inquiry. Name of Master. Direction. 1878. April 30 Bertha, 5 years Victoria, 13 years Cutter 15 7 None I Stranded; I total loss Foundered; ! total loss Unknown Savaii, Samoan Group July 4 22 _ Ballast About half distance between Rangitoto and Tiritiri, in about mid-channel Between Coal and Nugget Points On Kaipara Bar S.E. to N.W. Squally Casaulty caused by carelessness and incompetency of master, who holds no certificate Manuel Joseph Silva. „ 9 Jane, 71 Sleepers Loss of life Loss of life Stranded ; partial loss 1 W. Severe gale Loss of life caused by boom jibbing and carrying man overboard Casualty caused by sea breaking on board when crossing bar Casaulty caused by beacon lights not being seen, and vessel being allowed to get into broken water while looking for them Casualty caused by master anchoring vessel with only one anchor and insufficient cable, and not letting go another anchor when he found the weather getting bad, vessel being at the time near shore ; also master took no means to ascertain his true position. Vessel dragged some distance during his watch witbout his knowledge. Master's certificate suspended for six months Vessel lost through leakage caused by stress of weather, being in an unseaworthy condition, having no signals on board, and master proceeding to sea with only one man on board beside himself. Master ordered to pay costs of inquiry Casualty caused by side-rod of engine breaking when vessel was crossing bar Casualty caused by wind suddenly dropping " Daniel Keys. 25 3 ,. 9 Merlin, 8 years Result, p.s., 6 years Schooner u 3 Ballast 2 S.W. Strong gale Alexander Craig. „ 11 jj 13 4 4 General About 300 yards to the south of Karamea River N.N.W. , Strong breeze Samuel Riley. it 16 Ellerton, 1 year a 87 Railway engines and iron Stranded ; partial loss South Spit, near entrance to Wanganui River W.S.W. Fresh Daniel Reavy. „ 19 Maiden City, 6 years 27 Railway iron Stranded ; total loss One mile north of Wanganui Signal Station S.W. Light breeze Augustus Skilien. a Mullogh, s.s., 23 years Wave, 13 years North Spit of the Hokitika Kiver.N.Z. East bank of the Kaituna River, Maketu, Bay of Plenty, N.Z. Rock in New River, N.Z. Ten miles to north of Waikato Heads First rocky point to eastward Wangawai Roadstead, Mahia, Hawke's Bay SeverioVernazoni. „ 20 „ 21 Ketch Cutter 46 20 5 2 General Grain Stranded ; partial loss Stranded ; partial loss Calm Light breeze William Cinnamon. 27 ii -.' Owake Belle, 1 year Reliance, 3 years Venus, 1 year Ketch 33 3 General Stranded ; partial loss Stranded ; total loss Stranded; partial loss N.E. Light breeze Casualty caused by wind suddenly falling when vessel near the rocks Casualty caused by stress of weather, driving vessel ashore Casualty caused by vessel not being got under weigh soon enough James Philips. Aug. 4 11 65 5 Ballast W.S.W. Gale Thomas Swede. „ 5 38 3 Timber N. Strong breeze John King.

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Ang. 14 „ 15 Raymond, 20 years Merlin, 12 years Brig Schooner Coals Potatoes Collision j with sunken' wreck at i sea ; partial I Stranded ; | toi alloss | About four miles E.N.E. of Cape Campbell Lighthouse N.W. i (Moderate breeze Calm Vessel struck a moveable substance, supposed to be a sunken wreck Robert Evans. Alexander Craig 41 S.E. side of Stephens' Island Casualty caused by wind suddenly falling and strong current and swell setting vessel on to the rocks Vessel left Waitara for Onehunga on 14th August, and not since heard of 11 Kaiuma, 11 years jj 39 Cattle and sheep, and butter Ballast Supposed foundered; total loss . Stranded ; partial loss Supposed 7 Supposed near Woody Head, Raglan Unkuo, ,wn Frank Maule. „ 16 Osprey, p.s., 10 years Cutter 28 3 Within the North Head of Porirua Harbour Lat. 40° 57' S., long. 59° 8' E. Lat. 40° 25' S., long. 156° E. N.W. Light breeze Plate started, and vessel run ashore to save her from foundering John Symons. „ 16 Lebu, 10 years Bella Mary, 16 years Barque 726 22 14 General Loss of life 1 S.W. Heavy Casualty caused by sea coming on board and throwing captain against the winch Boatswain washed overboard through bad weather Henry Go van McKenzie. John Fisher. „ 19 ji 276 11 General, Tasmanian produce Timber 1 w. Hurricane ,. 19 „ 29 Argus, 24 years ( Kate McGregor j 4 years (. (supposed Taupo) Ketch Schooner 36 65 3 6 Colonial produce Stranded ; partial loss Collision; slight damage N.E. side of Kapiti Island About half-way between Rangi toto reef and the North Head of Auckland Harbour Waitara River, Bailway Wharf W.S.W. N.N.E. Battling Light breeze Vessel drifted on to rock owing to baffling winds John Hay. Colin McDonald ,. 29 Owake, 4 years Topsail schooner 63 Grain Stranded ; partial loss N.W. Gale In coming up to the wharf the anchor got. foul, which caused the vessel to run into the bridge, and ou to a snag Warp carried away ... Otto Hermann Arudt. ., 30 Lake Superior, 3J years Lapwing, 2 years Schooner 48 4 Timber Stranded ; total loss Stranded ; part ialloss Pakiri, North-West Coast On beach, little to northward Town of Timaru On the beach about a mile to northward of Town of Timaru N. Charles Henry Holder. William AnderSept. 1 Brigantine 231 9 Grain, flour, and coal Coal E.S.E. Gentle breeze Vessel driven on shore by a heavy sea, there not being sufficient wind to enable her to work to sea After the cable parted in a heavy sea, the lashing of the spring jammed the cable iu the hawse-pipe, and there was not sufficient time to clear it before the vessel grounded, the crew at the time being employed in saving the lives of the crew of the " Palmerston." There was not sufficient evidence to form an opinion of the state of the vessel's hull Vessel driven on shore by a heavy sea, there not being sufficient wind to enable her to work to sea „ 1 Barque 287 10 1 E. Light breeze sen. Melrose, 20 years Stranded ; total loss George Kenny. Glimpse, 14 years Stranded ; partial loss On the beach about half mile lo northward of Town of Timaru About 200 yards to northward of Government, landing service, Timaru North Spit of 11 okitika River, County of Westland Jt 1 Ketch 38 780 cases preserred meat E.S.E. Light breeze John W 7ares. JJ 1 Fanny, 6 years ii 25 None Stranded ; total loss ES.E. Light breeze Vessel driven on shore by a heavy sea, there not being sufficient wind to enable her to work to sea Peter Brown. J) 3 Mary Bannatyne, 8 years Brigantine Produce Stranded; partial loss N.W. Fresh breeze Vessel struck on the bar on account of the tow rope becoming slack WiUiam Smith. 116

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Return of "Wrecks on which Inquiries have been held, &c. — continued. Dxte of Casualty. Na:no of Vessel; also, Asre and Class when known. Eig. IS, K« mb«°' Number .3 | Nature of Nature of of •n Pnooor. C.irgo. Casualty. Lives «S Crew. <™l°- Lost. Place where Casualty happened. Wi Direction. Wind. ind. Force. Finding of Court of Inquirj 7. Name of Master. 187S. Sept. 5 Iluon Belle, 1 1- veara Blinn Belle, 14 years Or, ti, ».s., 1 year Ketch 42 3 Ballast Stranded ; partial loss Stranded ; pnrtial loss Stranded ; partial, loss Four miles north of tfannwalu River North Spit, Patea River Below Tinsliy Point, New River s.s.w. Whole gale Master had to run vessel ashore to save life Edward Kerns. ,, 10 Ketch 42 3 Ballast s. Moderate gale Edward Kerns. „ 15 Schooner 117 11 3 General S.W. Moderate breeze Grounded on bank in the river. Master thought lie was nearer the centre of the channel than he was Vessel grounded through dropping up a narrow channel, with strong tideway and narrow wind Anchor of the "Ino" caught in a rope stretched from the "Prince Rupert" to the pier, which caused her to strike against the South Pier, which cut her from covering board to biljie Casualty caused by negligence of master in not using patent log and other means of ascertaining his position. Master's New Zealand certificate of service, No. 2,027, suspended for four months Casualty caused by error of judgment of Master Thomas Cook Bayldon. „ 16 Cl fton, 9 year.-*, Al Lloyd's Barque 380 12 Ballast Stranded ; partial loss Triangle Rock, Bluff Harbour E. Light breeze Robert Shaw. „ 19 Ino, 8,8., 4 years Foreandaft 28 5 Grain Stranded; total loss End of South Pier, Kakanui Calm James Anderson. Oct. 4 Wanganm, 4 years Schooner 78 General Strnnded ; partial loss On beach, about 3 miles north of Oaraaru S.S.E. Fresh breeze John Blaney. „ 5 King Oscar, 32 yeare Barque Ballast Stranded ; plight damage Tory Shoal, Kaipara Heads S.W. Strong breeze Archibald Black. 248 1(1 „ 9 Kennedy, s.8., 14 yeiirs Schooner 136 17 Coal » Bar of Grey River ... N.E. Light Vessel struck on a sharp rock which is supposed to have washed from the protective works Vessel lost, through bad and thick weather, and master miscalculating distance run. Master in no way to blamo Vessel lost through thick weather, and master mistaking Kapiti for Stephens' Island. Master and mate drowned, consequently no evidence to show if blame attached to either Heavy sea came into the bay, and caused the vessel to break her moorings Master lost overboard Abraham Palmer. „ 10 J. G. Onleaon, 12 years ,, 70 7 Strnnded ; total loss Rooky Island at Cape Stephens S.W. Moderate gale James Story Brjwnell. „ 13 Felixstowe, 5 years Barque 379 12 1 ,, 4 On beach near Otaki W. by N. Light breeze Jnmes Stuart Piggot, „ 16 Wild Wave, 6 years Star of I lie Sea, 5 year* City of'Auckland, 19 years Schooner Grain and potatoes General Stranded j partial loss Loss of life Constant Bay, Charleston OS Cape Lambert ... N.W. John Grubb. 39 3 .. 22 ,, 38 4 1 S.W. Fresh gale Anlonio Rosa. „ 22 Ship 780 33 225 ,, Stranded ; total IojS Beach about 150 yards from Otaki River N.W. n Master made mistake in taking the mileage scale from longitude instead of latitude Vessel sprung a leak, and sunk before she could be run ashore George Rails. „ 27 Magnie Robertson, GJ years Schooner 1G 3 Manganese ore foundered; total loss Off Wellington Head, Great Barrier Island S.E. | Half gale William George Crossley. «

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let. 29 Elizabeth, 12 years Ketch 33 3 Timber Stranded; partial loss Between Long Point and Rangatira Point, Kapiti Bland Tokumnpuliia. Reef, near Tologa Bay W. Fresh breeze Vessel leaked to such an extent through l Robert Hamilton being strained in had weather that she had to be run on shore Master and chief officer to blame, for Henry Joseph not laking sufficient precaution to in- Calkin Andrew. sure the vessel being a sale distance from the land. Certificates suspended for six months. Second officer reprimanded for neglecting to call the captain when ho altered the course. The decision of 1 he Court was not confirmed by the Governor, and the certificates were returned lo the officers Vessel lost through missing stays through Edward Rayner. a shift of wind when tacking, and her cable parting in a squall. No blame attributable to master. Muster knocked overboard by boom Henry Arthur Rutter. ov. 2 Taupo, s. 8., 3 years Schooner 461 31 55 General Stranded; partial loss w. Light Bocks at point of Pencarrovv Head, Wellington Harbour 11 9 Carlotta, 22 years Barque 310 id Coal Stranded ; total loss N.W. Storm Edward Rayner. „ 9 Margaret, 20 years Ketch 21 Timber Loss of life 1 10 miles off Pillar Rock, Bank's Peninsula 15 to 25 miles S.E. of Cape PalliseiIsland of Aitutoki, Hervey Group N.W. Storm Henry Arthur Rutter. ,, 15 Saucy Kate, 3 years Talisman, 9 months Schooner 41 3 n 1 N.W. Moderate gale Sea broke on board and washed John George McKenzie Bloonirie overboard Stress of weather George Henry I Trayte. George McKenzif „ H. 79 7 S General Island produce Cai lie and general General Stranded; total loss E. Moderate George Henry Trayte. „ 28 Hauraki, p s., 4 8-12 years Taranaki, s.s., 13 years ii 73 11 4 Stranded; partial loss Stranded; total loss Mouth of Wail ara River Karewha Island, off Tauranga Harbour N. Moderate breeze Stranding caused by breaking of rudder Henry Wyvil stock Dale. Error of compass, misconception of dis- James Malcolm. tauce run, and master neglecting lo take soundings, the weather being foggy. Master ordered to pay costs ot inquiry Existence of strong flood tide, of which Charles McFee. master had no knowledge. After vessel stranded, greater efforts might have been made to save property By boat capsizing Charles Watchlin Henry Wyvil Dale. James Malcolm. ,. 29 ii 327 32 73 N. Light „ 29 Southiuinster, 2 yeai-8 Ship 1,249 21 General Stranded; total loss Rocks about 5 miles S. of Cape Campbell, on East Coast of Middle Island At wreek of " Hyderabad," near Olaki About 15 or 20 yards S.E. of Peak Rock, at entrance lo Tory Channel Inside Pinnacle Rock, entrance to Tory Channel On the sea beach about 100 yards N. ol River Wanganui, County of Westland Beef off Penrhyn Island, South Pacific Ocean E. Light aud variable Charles McFee. iec. 3 Forest Queen, 6_ years lona, 3 1 years Schooner 51 4 Railway plant General Loss of life 1 Charles Watchlir u 8 u 73 6 1 Stranded ; partial loss N.W. Fresh breeze Keeping too close in shore, and not making John Grundy, allowance for current John Grundy. i. 11 Mary King, 13 years Brigantine 73 Ballast Stranded ; pari ial loss N.W. Light air Baffling wind and strong tide caused Thomas Bailey, vessel to lose all steerage way Thomas Bailey. „ 27 Mabel Jane, 6 years Schooner 38 General Stranded ; total loss N.W. Whole gale Vessel had to be beached to save life, John Graham, owing to heavy gale John Graham. Blanche, 11 years, Al 13 years ii General Stranded; total loss Fresh breeze Taking channel too soon Robert Barr. Robert Barr. „ 28 63 N.N.W.

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Return of "Wrecks ou which Inquiries have been held, &c. — continued. hi A, n Numl ier of Wind. Date of Casualty. Name of Vessel; also, Age and Class. RigNature of Cargo. Mature of Casualty. Number of Lives Lost. Place where Casualty happened. Finding of Court of Inquiry. Name of Master., Crew. Passengers. Direction. Force. Jan. 5 Arthur Wakefield, 5 years Schooner 45 G eneral Stranded; partial loss 1 ! Close to Signal Station, entrance to Wanganni River About 2 miles S. of Buller River On beach at Horowhenua, near Otakl 15 miles due W. from Stephens' Island On Peak Rock, at 1 entrance to Tory Channel ] Timutu, Ninety-Mile Beach, 15 miles from Banks' Peninsula Near Stoney Point, Tauranga E.S.E. FaiiTaking bar wilh insufficient water, having been signalled to do so William Andrews. » 11 Lizzie Guy, 8 yearB Forest Queen, Gi years Mary Bannatyne, 8 years Rose of Eden, 11 years Brigantine 85 7 Chaff and bran Railway plant Timber Stranded ; partial loss Stranded ; partial loss Loss of life W.N.W. Fresh gale Vessel driven ashore by force of gale James Stevens. „ 14 Schooner 51 4 W.N.W. Whole gale Towline parted in a heavy gale Charles Watehlin. „ 15 Brigantine 116 7 19 E.S.E. Gentle breeze Man fell overboard William Smith. „ 26 Schooner 30 3 Ballast Stranded ; total loss N.W. Moderate breeze Struck on Peak Rock through wind failing, and afterwards sank John Botham. Feb. 2 Clyde, 4 years 103 7 Stranded; total loss Calm Strong northerly set of current, and wind failing John Bishop. „ 18 Taupo, 8.S., 3J years 461 3.1 80 General, and coals Stranded ; total loss Variable Light Accident was owing to negligent navigation on the part of the master of the " Taupo." Certificate suspended for three months, and ordered to pay costs Mate lost overboard ... William Cromarty. „ 25 1'atea, s.s., 1 month Geelong, p.s., 24 years Schooner Loss of life 1 2 Twenty miles from Kapiti Inside inner bank of Wliangape Heads W. Strong William John Gibbons Edward Keane. 51 11 Mar. 10 H 108 7 6 Ballast Stranded; total loss S.S.E. Light breeze Heavy sea struck vessel when close to the bank, and caused her to refuse to obey the helm Vessel having sprung a leak, and pumps having got choked, she had to be run ashore to save life Master committed error in judgment in h&uling-up too soon after passing the North Beef Boat swamped ; one man drowned „ 20 Cynthia, 7 years )» 5G ), Stranded; total loss ! Donoghue's Creek, two miles south of Koss, Westland On the North Reef, Caj)e Campbell S.W. Strong breeze Thomas Swede. „ 20 Unity, G years Ketch 44 4 1 Flour and grain Stranded; total loss s.s.w. Strong gale William ThompSchooner 156 15 15 son. „ 20 Glenelg, s.e., 6 months ( Iona, s.s., j 4 years j Linda Weber, (. li years Ware Queen, 18 Tears Herald, 12 years Start, 6 years Ruby, 19 years General Loss of life 1 Two miles south of Cape Keinga Off Railway Pier, Auckland Harbour ... William Rodick. „ 22 j, 159 15 30 Kauri gum Collision ; slight damage S.E. Light " Linda Weber" not having proper light burning, and keeping no watch William Farqubar. John McKenzie. Brigantine 114 7 Grain „ 30 Barque 853 General Loss of life 11 J Lat. 44° 37' S., long. 152° 54' E. OiF Wellington Head S.W. Heavy gale Mate jumped overboard and was drowued George Perriam. April 10 Schooner 53 4 Wood j) N.E. Fresh breeze One of crew fell overboard when shaking out reef of mainsail Sea put vessel on bank Donald McKay. „ 13 Cutler 27 3 3 Timber Stranded; partial loss Stranded; total loss j South Banks, entrance I to Ngunguru River Walker Rock, ofl 1 Jackson's Head N. Moderate Kenneth McDonald. Charles Frederick Backstrom. „ 23 Schooner 25 3 3 Bricks S.E. Light Wind fell light, and strong flood tide set vessel on to rocks

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April 23 Colleen Bawn, 17 years Mohaka, s.s., 1} years Schooner 28 3 Iron ' Stranded; partial loss General I Stranded; part of false keel carried away „ Stranded; no damage Copra Stranded; partial loss On Otaki River, on the bar : Entrance to Mohaka ■ River, Hawke's Bay S.E. to S.W. N.W. Ligh Not enough water on bar for vessel Andrew Lillyblad. „ 26 Cutter 20 4 5 jj Sea carried vessel on to beach Henry Anderson. H May 20 Rangatira, s.s., 16 years Fa'i'-lie, 14 years Schooner On bar of Wanganui River Entrance to Lagoon Apamama, Kingsmill Group Kaiau, four miles north of Tologa Bay, East Coast, North Island Kaikoura Harbour ... Lat. 46" 40' S., long. 163° 23' E. Norlh Spit of the Hokitika River j Omaha Bay Charles Evans. M „ 22 u 186 177 22 8 21 ... E. Strong breeze Insufficient water on the bar. Vessel was coming iu according to signals Grounded on coral patch when beating into harbour Frederick Ohlson. __! ll -o Nor val, 2 years 56 3 Ballast , Stranded ; ' part ial loss E.N.E. Gale Heavy gale and sea caused vessel to part cable and drift ashore George William Conway. „ 27 Shepherdess, 37 veara Red Gauntlet, 15 years, Al Lloyd's Kennedy, s.s., 14 years Phoenix, 2 years Lake Erie, 6 years Pearl, 15 years Waipara, s.s., 16 years Huia, s.s., about a year r Rialto, (. Sumner Topsail schooner Ship Timber Stranded ; partial loss General Loss of SAY. Fresh breeze Casualty caused by bad condition of the harbour moorings Mainyard, mainmast cap, and al! above carried away Signals made too early for tide Thomas Herbert JohnBilby. Robert Bowie. 30 3 „ 30 t,073 I 26 13 N.N.W. W rhole gale „ 31 June 4 jj o „ 8 Schooner Cutter Schooner Ketch 136 i 29 ; 27 : 34 17 3 4 4 ! 7 spars ,, Stranded; partial loss Timber Stranded ; tolal loss „ Stranded ; total loss Coal Stranded; total loss Grain Stranded; partial loss General Stranded; partial loss Coal Collision ■ Anderson's Cove, close to Bream Tail Kini Kini, Long Point Hawke's Bay On the bar at the entrance Grey River South Spit, Munawafu River Lyttelton Harbour ... i J E.N.E. N.N.E. S.E. S.W. Moderate breeze Gale Blowing hard Heavy gale Vessel abandoned in a very leaky stale, and afterwards driven ashore by gale Vessel sprung a leak, and had to be run ashore to save life Casualty caused by parting of one of the cables Vessel struck on a hard substance, supposed to bo a piece of rock Insufficient water on the bar Thomas Whitwell. Peter Stromberg. Henry Hanly. Henry Hardwick. „ 13 Schooner i 7o 9 5 Calm George W 7iiliam Biguell. James Wills. „ 14 11 j 90 14 N.W. Light „ 16 Barque 1,166 21 Fine and clear Hopper barge "Sumner" did not give "Bialto " a wide enough berth John Charles Williamson. John Wood. „ 20 Annie, 8 months Hopperbarge Cutter 42 4 ji jj Blasting Stranded; powder and partial loss drainpipes Bailway Stranded; iron and total loss wire Wool and Stranded ; tallow no damage Coal and Stranded ; timber partial '. .ss General Loss of life ] 1 1 ji j First, South Spit ; afterwards, North Head, Wanganui At the moulhOamaru Creek, on the beach, Oamaru South Spit of entrance Wanganui River Gollon's Bay, Lyttelton Harbour Lat, 39° 7' S., long. 168° 50' E. I Lat. 44° 30' S., long. j 53° 50' E. About 15 miles from j Oamaru, which bore | W.S.W. S.S.E. ji Strong breeze Master attempted to come in when there was not sufficient wafer on the bar, in defiance of signals Vessel dragged her anchor and became unmanageable in heavy sea John Robson Charlton. „ 20 Franklin Belle, 5 years Ketch 30 3 3 S.S.W. Strong Henry Matheson. „ 20 Patea, s.s., 4 months Bells, 12 years Wakatipu, s.s., 3 years Dochra, 2 years Gloria, 10 years, Al Lloyd's Schooner 50 11 11 4 S.E. by S. Squally Master wrongly estimated his distance from Castle Cliff, night being dark Heavy gale caused vessel to drift on rock William John Gibbons. Isaac B. Burch. ,. 21 Barque 341 10 10 I i S.W. Whole gale 09 jj -- Schooner 1,158 Heavy ga'e W. A. Grant, mess-room steward, washed overboard in heavy sea Ordinary seaman, William Connor, fell overboard An unknown steamer collided with the " Gloria " Edward Wheeler. „ 25 Barque 966 24 24 23 Hinton Spalding. .. 27 Barque 735 17 17 Wheat Collision; slight damage N.E. Moderate breeze James Mercer Lawson.

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Return of Wrecks on which Inquiries have been held, &c. — continued. Date of Casualty. Name of Vessel; also, Age and Class when known. Rig. Ho Numl ter of Nature of Cargo. Nature of Casualty. Number of Lives Lost. Place where Casualty happened. Wind. Finding of Court of Inquiry. Name of Master. Crew. Passengers. Direction. Force. 1879. June 28 B.L., 10 years French barque 364 12 Grain Stranded ; total loss 51 milrs North of New Brighton, Canterbury E.S.E. Strong gale Casualty caused by dense fog and. heavy sea, and master not having been able to take observations for four days previously Light ! Casualty caused by gro-s neglect of master in not eulticiently studying the tides or heaving the vessel to, the weather being thick. Master's certificate, N. S. W., 205, suspended for three months, and master ordered to pay costs of inquiry Light Heavy sea carried vessel on beach, as the bowsprit having been lost the head sails could not be set Strong gale ' Vessel driven ashore by the force of the gale, which came on unexpectedly ; only blame attributable to any one on board is for not having the springs judiciously put on, and not being supplied with signals Wind taking vessel aback and then falling Francois Savary. „ 28 Swallow, 5 years Threemasted brigantine Eailaft Stranded; total loss S.E. George Frederick Davies. 298 Off rocks at East Head, entrance to Tory Channel, Cook Strait „ 29 Pelican, 5 years Schooner 09 Oats Stranded ; partial loss Ninety-Mile Beach, about 13 miles from North Timaru Flagstaff Two and a half miles North of Timaru Flagstaff s.w. John llunro. „ 29 Brigantine Coal Stranded ; total loss 5 S.E. John Watt. Akbar, 16 yearB 204 Prairie, 34 years 8 Stranded ; 'partial loss' Entrance toWhangaroa Harbour Edward Carphey. „ 30 Brig 139 Timber

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The Marine Engineer to the Secretary, Marine Department. Sir,— Marine Office, Wellington, 30th June, 1879. I have the honor to forward, for the information of the Minister having charge of the Marine Department, the annual report on works executed for new lighthouses during the year, viz.:— Centre Island, Foreaux Strait, —This light was first exhibited on the 16th September, 1878. It is of the first order, fixed; with red arcs thrown over the inshore dangers. Timaru Harbour Light, —This light was first exhibited on the Ist July, 1878. It is a fixed white light of the fifth order, visible in clear weather at a distance of 14_- miles. This light is maintained by the Timaru Harbour Board. Hokitika Harbour Light. —The tower is now about ready for the reception of the lantern and apparatus, which have been sent to Hokitika for the purpose of being erected. This work will not take many weeks to complete, and I hope to be able to report very soon that the light is ready to be exhihited. This light, being a local light, will be maintained by the Hokitika Harbour Board. Cape Maria. —The whole of the works at this place have been satisfactorily completed, and the light was first exhibited on the 24th March, 1879. It is of the first order, revolving once a minute. From the lower part of the tower a fixed red light is shown in the direction of Columbia Eeef. Akaroa. —The works here are in a forward state. The construction of the road from the landingplace was a heavy piece of work, very much of it in hard solid rock. A good landing-place and lifting apparatus have been prepared, which have much facilitated the landing of material. In connection with this work I regret to have to report the death of the overseer in charge of it, Mr. William Black, who was found dead on the ranges between the lighthouse and the Town of Akaroa on the 30th March last. The work suffered little or no delay, as another overseer was despatched and placed in charge almost immediately. Cape Saunders. —The necessary land has been acquired for this lighthouse, and a strong working party is now erecting the buildings, for which all the materials have been landed. Good progress is being made, and it is expected that the buildings will all be completed by middle of September. Mokohinau, Hauraki Gulf. —The land necessary for this was taken under " The Public Works Act, 1876," and preparations were made to begin the work, when instructions were received that the work should be suspended until further orders. I have during the year visited the following lighthouses and intended sites for lighthouses:— 1879. Jan. 8. Stephens' Island. Jan. 9. Kapiti Island. Feb. 25. Akaroa. Feb. 28. Timaru. June 2. Stephens' June 2. Cape Farewell Spit. Although I have twice visited Stephens' Island I have been unable to make a proper examination ; it is very rough and precipitious, and cannot be ascended and examined without previously cutting a road. This has been accomplished by a party of men sent for the purpose, and I propose to make an early visit to inspect the site, when a report will be made on it, as well as on Kapiti, which offers good facilites for the erection ofa lighthouse I have, &c., JonN Blackett, The Secretary, Marine Department. Marine Engineer.

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