THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1928.
P.&O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.
TAKING CARGO FOR
STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTII AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE
PORTS, EUROPE, &c.
THE CHINA MAIL,
TURBINES-DIESELS?
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CAMPS AT THE CIVIL ENGINEERS' CENTENARY.
HARBOUR APPROACHES,
London The Engineering Con-, ference of the celebration of the centenary of incorporation of the | Institution of Civil Engineers con- cluded recently. The main discus |sions of interest to the shipping world · centred round light and heavy oil engines, the size of har- bour and dock approaches, harbour breakwaters, and advances in steam turbines.
taries.
AUSTRAL-CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY
S.S. “CALULU”
will be despatched from Hong Kong
on the 8th August, 1922 ·
for SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE via Manila, Hollo, Kolambugan, Taracan, Sandakan, Balikpapan & Rabaul For Freight and Passages apply to
Queen's Building."
cycle has been abandoned in favour of the more economical dual cycle, which permits increase of pressure. during the admission and firing of the charge.
Dif
T
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,.
Agents.
Tel. No. Central 1030.
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
LONDON & STRAITS.
HE Steamahlp T
Bir Cyril R. S. Kirkpatrick, re- cently chief engneer of the P.L.A gave a very Informative 'paper on The respective advantages of the "The Dimensions of Harbours and two-stroke and four-stroke cycles Docks," followed by one on "Break- are still a matter of much contre- waters" by Mr. H. H. G. Mitchell, veray, but at the present time there From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, OBE. Sir John P. Grimth was in is little to choose between them in the chair, with Messrs. F. Palmer, such important considerations as CIE., and T. M. Newell as vice fuel-economy, thermodynamic eff
"BENRINNES” chairman, and Messra. N. Geleney, mechanical efficiency, cost
Consignees of Cargo are hereby Gedye, E. Latham, and F. E. of repairs, and reliability. Wentworth-Shields as hon. secre-culties in connection with scaveng- informed that all Goods are boing ing retarded the development of landed at their risk into the hazar- SUEZ CANAL DEPTHS. the two-stroke engine, but now dous and/or extra hazardous Go- Sir Cyril Kirkpatrick drew atten- that this obstacle has been remov-downs of The Hongkong and Kow whence, and/or from the wharves, tion to the enormous increase ined the four-stroke engine is no loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.,
universal adop delivery may be obtained. size and draft of ships, and as well longer of almost
Lion. In marine practice, where
No claims will be admitted after examining the various condi
the most important application of about the big canals. He added: the high-compression engine is to the goods have left the godowns, will be "When the 1921 programme of the be found, the two types are now be and all goods remaining undeliver Suez Canal Company is completed ing built in about equal numbers. ed after the 17th inst.
All claims against the steamer Following the corresponding de- subject to rent. there will be a depth of 42 ft. 8 in., permitting the passage of a ship velopment of the steam-engine dur-
or before the 31st The Suez Canaling last century and the need for must be presented to the Under-
inst., or they will an ob obtaining the greatest value from signed on recognized. every pound of metal built into the
All broken, chafed, and damaged engine, the double-acting design has been turned to account and, if
downs, where they will be examined work of
at 10 inst., not yet perfected, it is commercial- goods are to be left in the Go
the 16th on Messrs, Burmeister and Wain,
a.m. by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. Worthington. Messrs.
Simpson, N Fire Insurance has been
effected.
Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLYtions in docks and harbours, spoke
DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (Under Contract with H.M. Government.) -
Destination
S. S..
Tons
From Hongkong About
RAWALPINDI
NANKIN
7,58
KASHMIR
8,985
21st 116,619,
28th 4th
Aug
Aug.
10,509. 18th
Aug.
Bombay, Marseilles & London.
6,273 28th
Ang.
Strafts & Bombay.
16,088
· 1st
Sept.
15th
Supt.
Bombay, Marseilles & London Marselites, London & Antwerp.
KIDDERPORE 4,331 14th
RAJPUTANA
ALIPORE
NALDERA
*KALYAN
9,144 +Cargo only.
July Bombay, Marseilles & London. JulyMlles, L'don, A'werp, R'dam & H'burg Marseilles, London & Antwerp. Straits & Bombay.
* Calla Casablanca.
Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrne and other Levant Ports by steamers of the -Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
TALAMBA
*TALMA "TAKLIWA
8,018 15th July Singapore, Fening & Calcutta.
2,30 p.m. 10,000 3rd Aug. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. 17,936 18th Aug. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
R.L. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and -carry a qualified surgeon.
of 86 ft. draft. has long been considered stacle to an increase of draft for ships Intended to ply between Europe and the East, but this is no longer the case, nor will it be
so in the future. The Suez Canal will thus be equal in this respect to the Panama Canal, which, with its locks, is not capable of being easily deepened.
ly
successful. The
of
Mesure. Maschinenfabrik Augsburg- It is reasonable Nurnberg, and other firms to suppose that the size of the world-wide reputation has fully es- locka of the Panama Canal will tablished the double acting prin- limit the size of future ships, ex-ciple.
TURBINE DEVELOPMENT. cept those on the specialised Trans- Atlantic routes. These locks have Unfortunately,
WAS
Sir Charles
Agents.
not be
Hong Kong, 10th July, 1928.
LINE
Operated for
U. S. Shipping' Board By SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. FOR SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES.
a usable length of 1,000 ft., a width Parsons was unable to preside over of 110 ft., and a depth of 40 ft., the discussion on "The General so that a vessel approximately 950 Trend of Modern Development in AMERICAN AUSTRALIA. ORIENT ft. long, 105 ft. beam,. and 36 ft. Steam Turbine Practice, introduc- ed by Mr. H. L. Guy. Mr. G. W. draft could use both canals,
Partridge was in the chair, Mr. "It would
appear, therefore,
vice-chairman ¡S. J. Watson that for the next few years a draft and Messrs. H. R. J. Burnstall and of 83 ft. will be sufficient for all
as hon. secre- H. P. Gaze acted except specialised Trans-Atlantic taries. routes, and it is probable that this
A very interesting discussion fol- creased to a maximum of 36 ft.lack of standardisation in capacity dimension will gradually be in-lowed a paper that deplored the On the Trans-Atlantic routes the
This was the of turbine plants. "Leviathan," when fully loaded, in-
author's practical suggestion:- |cluding bunkers, has a draft of
"Great advantages would accrue if It could be agreed that one of the "It is generally considered that following ratings should be stan- both the dimensions of vessels of dardised for two years for exten- the largest class and the number Bions..
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South). 41 ft.
ARAFURA "ANDA
**ST. ALBANS
"Calls Port
Australia.
6,000 3rd Aug. Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, 0.950 31st Aug. Townsville, Brisbane, Bydney & Melbourne. 4,500 28th Sept. Holland and omits Sandakan.
Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong The E. & A. S.8. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Toile, Cebu Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:---
offers.
Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
..
of such vessels engaged on these (1) For intermediate stations
For full information apply to- S.S. "WEST HENSHAW" July 23
SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. L. EVERETT, Inc.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
The C.P.S. IL.M.S. "Empress of routes will increase, and he had no 20,000 or 25,000 or 20,000 kilowatts Asia" (from Manila) is due here reason to modify the view express-(M.C.R.) at 8,000 revolutions Per at 6 am. on July 15, and will berth ed in his report to the Interna-minute, and (2) for the largest
The B.I. 8.8. "Talamba" will
totional Navigation Congress (1923) stations, 50,000 or 60,000 kilowatts at Kowloon Deck.
that locks designed to take such or larger at 1,600 revolutions per vessels should be considered 1,150 minute. The same would apply if leave Amoy for this port to-day, could also be and is due here to-morrow after- ft. long, 130 ft. wide, and 45 ft. standardisation deep on the alll. The depths of effected for a like period in the noon. locks and approach channels de-'matter of initial steam-temperature
The P. & O... "Kidderpore".
The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom win Newpend on the physical conditions of and pressure. In order to encour left Singapore for this port on the particular port, and require age and promote development, a Saturday at noon with the outward very careful study. For example, certain proportion of new construc- Malle, and is due here to-morrow
The P. & O. Royal Mall steamers to London 'via Suez Canal.
The P. & O. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape.
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and where the tidal range is small, as tion might, and would be, deliberat about 6 am.
London via Panama Canal.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
*KIDDERPORE 5,834 13th July Shanghai, 3iaji & Kobe.
*RAJPUTANA 16.668 "TAKLIWA.
ALIPORE
"KALYAN TANDA **WARFIELD
NALDERA -*NAGPORE
20th
Noon
Jaiy Shal, Kobe & Yokohama. 7,036 23rd July Amay, Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Thama. 5,273 23rd July-Kobe.
S'hai, Moli, Koba & Yokohama.
9,144 3rd Aug.
6.080 7th Aug. 6,006 8th Aug. 10,000 8th Aug.
Aug. 5,283 30th 9,005 91st Aug. "Cargo only."
: KASHGAR
Mail, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama.
S'hal, Moji & Kobe:
Shanghai.
S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokoham. S'hai, Mojf, Kobe & Yokohama
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice, WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
• Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundrien,
Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing:
For further Information, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
P. & O). Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONG KONG.
Agents.
at New York, it is practicable to ately experimental. Under such a The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of give sufficient depth of water for plan, stimulated by the meritorious Asia," Capt. A. J. Halley, R.N.R., vessels of deep draft to enter at example of the purchaser, manu- will leave here for Victoria and all states of the tide. On the facturers might be induced to pool Vancouver, BC., via Shanghai, Mersey, however, where the tidal their resources in order to under- Nagnaski Kobe and Yokohama on range is much wider, deep-draft take such experimental plant as a July 18 at noon, vessels are mainly docked during
the upper half of the tide. At the font effort for the national advan-
tage." South Wales ports, owing to the The discussion was taken part wide range of tide, the period for in mainly by American delegates, docking is still more limited than and Included Messrs. F. Hodginson, at Liverpool."
F. Samuelson, H. H. Martin, K. WHY "DIESEL?”
Bauman, W. H. Patchell, E. B. Professor Hawkes, of Liverpool, Donkin, I. V. Robinson, W. Batson, made a useful contribution to the R. W. Bailey, W. Selby, Mr. Le discussion on Mr. Geoffrey Porters' Page and Dr. Lleb The Journal paper on "Heavy Internal Combus- of Commerce."
tion Engines," and said it was time
the oil engine bad a look in for
the production of electric power.
Why should they go on calling it the "Diesel 7" he baked. And no
PASSENGER LIST.
DEPARTURES.
credit was given to British en- Passengers leaving Hong Kong xincers such as Ackroyd Stuart. for Singapore, Marseilles and Lon- If anything was taken up here it don by the B.B. "Hector" on July 11 always had to come from abroad! were:-
Messrs. . H. Norbeth, H. Kerr Mra. E. C. O.. Thomson; Miss Thomas, A. E. L Chorlton, Sir Peacock, Mr. F. Barber, Mr. G. Ernest Fetter, and others took Robertshaw, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. part In the discussion. Sir Denham, Mr. A. M..Birchall; Mr. Duggal Clerk was in the chair, Hourd, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Montagut, and was supported by Mr. F. H. Mr. Fossick, Mr. Géo, Allan, Miss Livens, Sir Ernest W. Patter, Dr. A. W. Allan, Miss M. H. Calder,
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE. G. H. Lander, and Mr. H. R. Miss Doris Henderson, Mr. M. M.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
"BLUE FUNNEL" LINE. (OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL S.S. CO., LTD.) AND
AMERICAN
CAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL SS. CO., LTD.)- SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,
Via Sacz Cannt
8.8. “DARDANIUS“.
8.8. "CITY OF EVANSVILLE! Vin Suez Canal
8.8. "LYCAON"
Via Suez Canali
27th July. 10th Ang 24th Ang
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option
Subject to change without notice
For Freight and particulars apply to: -
#BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD., Hong Kong, Hong Kong & Canton: AMIAINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD., Cariou,
Ricardo.
Maas, Miss G. Farnell, Mr. J. A. Mr. Ricardo 'gave a valuable Jackson, Mrs. Bragg, Mstr. Bragg, paper on "Light-High-Speed In- Mrs. Coc, Matr. Coe, Mr. J. C. ternal Combustion Engines." Davie, Mr. Finch, Mr. H. Gallagher, Mr. Porter, in his paper, also Mr. P. E. Jones, Mrs. P. B. Joly. considered the use of the word of Mias Joly Mrs. W. D. B. Miller, "Diesel," and said: To what ex-Miss S. Miller, Miss I Miller, Miss tent the retention of the term E. Rodgers, Mr and Mrs. H "Diesel In relation to high-com Rowson, Mr. D. Racoosin, Birs. E. pression engines is justified, other Van Duyn, Miss Van Duyn, Miss than for commercial reasons, is a E. Wheeler, Mrs. Whitehead. Miss matter of controversy and is not Whitehead, Mr. Wolstenholme, of speciel manent, The only one Miss G. M. Ware______ of Dr. Diesel's original principles, remaining in modern practices that which requires the spontane ous combustion of the first chargo solely by means of the heat gen erated during the
air Induced before mixture and ignition. The omginnigmes
CONSIGNEES NOTICE.
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Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel, Central No. 459,
Tel. Kowloon No. Së Shipyard: Bham-Sul-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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TELEGRAPHIC
Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.
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