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TENYO MARU
KOREA MARU
Wednesday, 17th October. Tuesday, 80th October. Tuesday, 18th November.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, 'ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM · vin
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez.
FUSHIMI MARU HAKOZAKI MARU
Saturday, 6th October. Saturday, 20th October.
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Munila & Ports.
AKI MARU.
Wednesday,
MISHIMA MARU (Calls Zamboanga) Wodnesday, BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo,
AWA MARU
24th October.
21st November.
.... Thursday, 11th October. SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles.
Mexico & Panama.
Monday, RAKUYO MARU
12th November, SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports.
Tuesday, KANAGAWA MARU
0th October. NEW YORK and BOSTON via PANAMA.
*TOBA MARU
Sunday, 21st October. LIVERPOOL.. via Port Sald, Geneva, Marseilles, † LIMA MARU (Cails Glasgow). Sunday, CALCUTTA via Singapore, Perang & Rangoon,
+ GENOA MARU .........
† TOKUSHIMA MARU
NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
MISHIMA MARU
21st October.
Monday, 8th October. Friday, 19th October.
Thursday, 18th October.
Monday, 16th October. Tuesday, 18th October.
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
HARUNA MARU
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Wednesday, 10th October.
HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM Colombo, Sues and Port Said: ALASKA MARU ..................... RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BURNOS AIRES Via Saigon, Singapore,
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town
................................................. Friday, 20th October.
LAPLATA MARU
BOMBAY Via Singapore Colombo,
BORNEO MARU (Calls at Penang). Friday, 19th October. DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND
MOMBASA-Via Singapore' and · Colombo.
PANAMA MARU
..... Thursday, 1st November.
CALCUTTA Via Singapore, Penang and Rangcon
SEATTLE MARU
Thursday, 25th October.
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Shanghai and
Japan peris
ALABAMA MARU (from Kobe)... Sunday, 7th October. MELBOURNE Via Manila, Brisbane & Sydney.
BURMA MARU
HAIPHONG-Yia Hoihow a Pakhoi.
MENADO MARU
NEW YORK Via Japan porta, San Francisco & Panama
JAPAN PORTS
ANDES MARU
KASADO MARU
KEELUNG--Via SWATOW & AMOY
HOZAN MARU
KISHU MARU
TAKAO—VI, SWATOW & AMOY
DELI MARU
TAKAO & KEELUNG
SOURABAYA MARU
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Tuesday, 9th October.
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Captain J. B. Bruce, of the "Chengtu," in on reserve.
SECTION.
GREEK STEAMER
· CAPTAIN'S EXPLANATION OF
DEREVOLUTION"
PULVERISED FUEL
STUART STAR'S SUCCESSFUL. VOYAGE
ANOTHER BOILER
London, Sept. 5. The firat British vessel to be fitted with pulverised fuel burning plant, the Blue Star liner "Stuart- star," is due in London on Thurs- A MISTAKE
day next, after her first round voy- age to the River Plate, following her Cardiff. The mystery, regarding conversion to pulverised coal burn- the supposed mutiny aboard the Captain W. Shaw, of the "Sheng-Greek steamer ""Arkropolla" was ing, during which one of her boilers king," has gone master, "Chengtu." cleared up on the arrival of the was fired wholly and continuously
Captain J. G. Brown, from re-vessel here...
with pulverised fuel. She thus has serve, has gone master, Sheng-
Mr. C. Hicks the agent of the the distinction of being the first king."
vessel, interviewed the captain, British vessel to burn coal in its and subsequently stated that the trouble had been caused by five pulverised form, while the vessel Greck members of the crew refusing ordered by the Berwindmoor Steam- to work, owing to garding overtime.
a dispute re-ship Company will be the first ape- This occurred cially designed and built to be so when the vessel was a day out from Rotterdag The men, who
fitted. had been signed on at Rotterdam
The "Stuartstar," which is : of were lostructed by the captain to 10,646 tons gross and 7,850 fh.p., Mr. B. C. Finch, chief officer, do certain work on deck.
was built on the Tyne in 1926, and They "Chungking," is on reserve. refused to do it unless they were has an installation of twin-screw
Mr. F. A. Galbraith, second off-paid overtime and extra pay,
geared turbines and steam generat- cer, "Hain Paking," has
gone second offcer, "Wanliu."
Mr. J. J. Spring has been ap- pointed second officer, "Hupeh."
Mr. K. A. Pegden has been ap- pointed second officer, "Chenan."
Mr. J. Worsley, second officer, "Chenan," has gone, second officor, "Tungting."
Mr. C. S. Marr, from. reserve, has gone extra second officer, "Changehow."
of the
officer officer,
Captain R. H. Fairley, "Ichang," is on reserve,
Mr. L. V. Rowe, chief "Wanliu," has gone chief “Chungking.
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An altercalon occurred between ing plant of the most modern type. the captain and the men, the former The coal used as bunkers for the telling them that they would be yoyage was ordinary Northumber discharged at the next port, land slack, containing from 13 to Afterwards the captain sent out 14 per cent, ash, which slags freely a wireless massage in which he at a low temperature. This quality mentioned the words "revolution" was chosen for the purpose of prov:: and "revolutionists."
Ing that it was not necessary to
Mr. Hicks'explained that, being select special coal, but that any class Mr. L. F. Garrett has boen ap- a Greek subject, and not thorough might be used, and that the per pointed second officer, "Kwangsely conversant with the English centage of ash and the question of Mr. T. P. Beatty, chief officer, language, the captain had really the slagging of ash were not of any "Kanchow," is on, reserve.
made a mistake in the use of the moment, words.
Mr. J. R. Forster, second officer. "Soochow," has gone chief officer, "Kanchow."
Mr. W. J. Sprintall, extra second engineer officer, "Hala Poking," has góne second engineer officer, "Ning- hai
Mr. H. G. Luscombe, from re- serve, has gone third engineer offi- cer, "Hsin Peking."
Mr. D. Mel. Campbell, third en- gineer officer, “Kalgan,” has gone to special duty.
Mr. H. McDonald, third engineer officer, "Soochow," has gone third engineer officer, "Kalgan."
Mr. R. F. Young, third engineer officer, "Changchow," has gone third engineer officer, "Soochow."
Mr. W. H. S. Ward, from reserve, has gone third engineer officer, "Wuchang."
Mr. J. C. Campbell, second en-
The Greek Mercantile Marine superintendent at Cardiff is holding all inquiry into the refusal of the men to obey the captain's orders.
LOCAL SHIPPING
TO-DAY'S ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Kueichow (1,220) British, from Canton-B. & S.--20 tons general cargo (through).
Shansi (1,228) British, Shanghai, Wuhu-B. & S. sengers, 1,920 tons (through).
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Particulars of Plant
On American ships: previously converted, the coal was specially selected for its small percentage of [ash, and that not of a slagging character, states the. "Glasgow Herald." Besides their voyages on pulverised fuel were short in com- parison with that of the "Stuart- star," the run of which to the River Plate and back is an easy record. for the new system of firing.
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On the Blue Star liner the coal is delivered from a suitable bunker Into the hopper of the pulveriser. After being reduced to a powder it from is delivered by a far-which is an 4 pas integral part of the pulveriser to rice special burners, fitted directly into
the baller fronts, without an ex-Yangiate in importance. This magni Hop Sang (1,969) British, ternal combustion chamber of any ficent trade route was opened to for Mr. C. Maberly, from reserve, has from Canton-r. M. & Co.424 description. These burners utiliss sign traffic in 1897, bet how many gone third engineer officer, "Wen-tons general cargo (through).
the hot air from existing Howden foreigners travel on this important "chow."
airheaters, and the supply can be waterway ? The - sconery - along the Linan (1856) British, from regulated to each individual burner.route is beautiful. We recommend it Mr. D. McRae, chief engineer officer, "Ninghai," has gone chief Canton-B. & S-32 passengers, Complete control of the heat is ob-to any person who wishes to spend a engineer officer,, "Tatung,"
tons general cargo tained, and the coal feeder is of a short and economical holiday. Mr. I. Callender, chief engineer (through).
very reliable and simple design. officer, "Nanchang," has gone chief']
The rates of feed, from minimum engineer officer, "Ninghai.”
Kwai Sang (1,435) British, to maximum, are regulated by one from Tsingtau, Swatow J. M. & lever, and special blower arrange- gineer officer "Ninghai, has gone Co.1 passenger, 380 tons gen-ments are fitted for clearing away MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS on Oct. 15. She will call for second engineer officer, "Szechuen."eral cargo for H.K., 294
Manila on Oct, 16 at 8 pm, the nah periodically. The results Mr. H. M. Hall, chief engineer (through).
job.ained on the voyage have been so
The M.V. "Torento (D. & Co.) is officer, "Tatung," has retired an pension.
Anking (2,047) British, from encouraging that the owners have from Middlesbro, Antwerp, Lon-expected here from New York via Amoy B. & S-50 tons general decided to fit another of the ship's don and Straits left Singapore for port on Oct. 18, and will be des
large double-ended boffers with pul- this port on Sept. 30, and is due to patched hence for New York via cargo for. H.K.
verised fuel ¿plant as soon as she arrive here to-morrow.
Suez at Noon on Oct, 20. Raleigh (64) American, from reaches London, so that on her next
The M.V. "Esquilino" (D. & Co.), Amoy S. O. G. O. N. Y.
run 12 of her 24 furnaces will be The M.V. "Viminale” (D- & Co.)' sailed from Trieste on Sept. 24, and fired in the new way. The change- is dub to sail from Singapore to- is due in Hong Kong on Nov. 8. Tonkin (907) Norwegian, from over can only be made gradually, as morrow, and is expected here on Haiphong-M. M-32 passen the time the vessel le in part por Oct. 11. gers, 1,000 tons general cargo for mita.
Mr. Guy Patrick Barnard Lalloy |has been appointed Recorder ⠀⠀⠀ of H.K
The type of plant on the "Stuart The Ben Line sa "Benraoch" Weninck, Shrewsbury, In öuccession Tjimanock (3,510) Dutch, from start is that manufactured by from Europe, Straits and Philip to Mr. Herbert Davey, who has bean Batavia, Balk, Papan-J. C. J. L. Measrs. Clarke, Chapman and Co.,pines is due to arrive here on. Oct. appointed Recorder of Dadley, eral cargo for H.K., 4,286 tons aista of that firm's "Resolutor -488 passengers, 2,990 tons gen- Ltd., Gateshead-on-Tyne, and it con- 12. (through), rest
Mr. E. J. Easson, second engineer officer, "Szechuen," has gone acting chief engineer officer, "Nanchang.” Mr. F. Appleton, third engineer officer, "Shengking," has gone third engineer officer, "Nanning,"
Mr. A. Woodley, chief officer, "Kutwo," has gone acting master, same ship.
Captain F/ Rowell of the "Kut- wo," is on reserve.
Mr. D. McPherson, second officer, "Kutwo," has gone acting officer, same ship.
Mr. R. Smith, chief officer "Lee-: sang," is on reserve.
Mr. W. Wilson has been appoint- ed second officer, "Kwaisang.”
Mr. H. G. Goddard, second officer. "Chaksang," is on Home leave.
Mr. W. Linton has been appointed third engineer officer, "Kungwo."
Mr. W. Bowden third engineer
tons
The Ben Line s.s. "Benmaedhu!”
* Two cases of para-typhold and one palveriser and burners of their latest The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of of small-pox were reported at New- Svale (1864) Norwegian, from "Woodeson" type, specially designed Russia" left Vancouver for Hong port, Monmouthshire, while another Swatow-Lee Fat-262 passen for marine ure and for Lancashire Kong via Japan ports and Shang-small-pox case was notified In East
boilers.
hai, on Sept. 27, and is due here Ham, E.
gers.
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Mikawa Maru (1,820) Japan- ese, from Dairen, Keelung M. B. K.-8,398 tons salt for H.K.
officer, "Kungwo," has resigned. Fushimi Maru (6,846) Japan-
Mr. J. H. Gregory, chief officer,
NY. K.-156 passengers, 48 ese, from Yokohama, Shanghai→→
"Hai Kwang," has gone master, "Ah Kwang." "Shipping and En-tous general cargo for HK, 3,968 gineering.!'
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