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THE END OF A WELL-KNOWN
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The famous Messageries Maritimes linar "Paul Lecat," one of the best- on the Eastern known steamships
been condemned as not trade, has worth repair, and has been sold by the Services Contractuels as she lies barned out at Marseilles.
She was the first, ship of the new Messageries Maritimes programme, and caused a great sensation when she was built at their own yard at La Ciotat in 1911, for ber gross tonnage of 12,550 was nearly double that of any other ships of their fleet, and she promised a new era on the heavily subsidised, but very popular Eastern She was a service of the company.
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SECTION.
SHIPBUILDING
NINE POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
SIGHTSEERS KEEN
TO SEE "A WONDER OF THE WORLD"
2,000-YEAR OLD SHIPS
of motor-cars A steady stream moves out of Rome every day bear- ing crowds of sightseers, anxious to be among the first to set eyes, after an Interval of almost twenty centuries, on what in Caligula's days were con- aidered to be among the seven won- ders of the world.
These are the Emperor's famous floated that once pleasure ships
roudly on "Diana's Mirror," or the lake of Nemi, as it is more prosai-
ally called now-a-days.
[By Maxwell Ballard, MN.LAJ Many thinkers told the view that the fear of unemployment is the basis
They were sunk in the Lake of of most modern evils. When analysed there is little doubt that it is very close Nemi, from which water is now be thereto, varying only in forma from ng pumped to recover the vessels.
One goes by car as far as Gen- merchant prince to manual worker, and
on the rim in the degree of their responsibilities. zano, perched high up Each New Year throughout the long enclosing the lake, which occupies the since ex- years of depression, 1921 to the pre-rater of a volcano long sent time, we have hoped afresh or inct listened eagerly to any buoyant expres sions of opinion, and each year we have been disappointed, visiting the sins of the optimist upeh him.
From Genzano one proceeds to the edge of the lake down a precipitous country lane.
Again-a-year-dawns, and we try to penetrate the future in a renewed hope for better times. With the bitterness of the past in mind it is with all due caution that one expresses an optimism which has, however, for its basis form are four galaxy of facts. From these facts it possible for each to gauge his own views, and perhaps a brief summary will not be unwelcomed."
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Near the lower end of the lane is a concrete platform which was ori ginally built on the level of the water, but which now, owing to the drop in the water level, is some On the plat- twenty feet above it.
powerful electrically driven pumps which every day draw an untold number of millions of cubic feet of water out of the lake, lower- ing it by about two inches.
At
the In the first place, it is necessary now.
little distance from adays to take a world view instead of pumps an Italian flag rising out of the more prochial view which was per-the water marks the spot where the of Caligula's haps more sufficient in pre-war periods, first visible portions both as regards the shipbuilding marships may be seen.
Outline of Vessel ket and its raison d'etre-trade. Then
&
steamer, twin-screw quadruple-expansion engines driving her at a speed of fifteen knots, and had passenger accommodation which was far in advance of any of her predece
was a Váry fine- Also, she looking ship with her slightly curved She was stem and two big funnels. designed for the Japanese service. but was well known on the Indian run as well, and had made a great reputa- tion for herself when war broke out. She was immediately armed and com- missioned, but employed as a heavily armed transport rather than a cruiser,
we bad almost a world monopoly of Through the clear water the faint although she had been originally deshipbuilding, with a clientage that was outline of a ship may be seen. signed with cruiser duties in view, he conducive to complacency, and trade lies at a sharp angle, its poop, which héen receiving a heavy annual sub-conditions were very different to that points inland, being many feet above sidy for that purpose and had a battery
of the present time. To-day the in the prow, which is towards the centre of quicklirers reserved for her at home
dustry is a multi-national ane, and of the lake. and in the East.
international trade is limited by the restricted purchasing power resulting from the war, by protective tariffs of each nation, and by a host of other fac- tors which space does not permit for dealing with herein.
She did excellent work carrying French troops to the Dardanelles Ex pedition and from Africa to France, in addition to a certain amount of patrol-
fter, the Armistice there was 80 much arrears of business to be worked off by her owners that she was put on to the Far Eastern service immediately, and it was not until the beginning of 1922 thut she went to her old yard at In Clotal to be thoroughly overhaul
£ first-class ed and reconllioned as passenger ship.
CAR. OFFICIAL'S FRANK STATEMENT
It is possible in this brief space only to summarise facts and to neglect figures. In any case the latter deal only with past achievements. From these, which do not pretend to cove? the whole field, however, the reader will be able to gauge their prospective effect himself.
Nine Points
We
1. There is evidence that the export of coal is again forging ahead. DUCHESS OF ATHOLL have regained the South American markets from the U.S.A., and are pro gressing deinitely in India. Austra lasia is showing a demand for our coal, whilst there are signs that the Eure- pean markets have done their worst, Southampton--A frank statement and we are steadily picking up some, with regard to the deaths of four pas-at least. of that which we lost through
post-war and legislative conditions.
2. The steadily increasing poputs tion of the world and its need of cereals and goods is asserting its influence due to the more easy financial conditions.
sengers on the 1.ner "Duchess of Atholl," was given to a Press Asso- Sir George ciation reporter by McLaren Brown, the European geacral manager of the Canadian Pacific Itail
way.
to
Sir George sailed to Cherbourg on the White Star liner "Homeric" meet his wife, who was to arrive in of Aus- on the "Empress England trulja."
"I want to be quite frank about this," he said, "and I want the public to know as many facts as I myself know. There is nothing mysterious about the outbreak on the "Duchess of Atholl," judging from the cables I have received from the ship and my agents.
I
international
3. The past year has witnessed a remarkable recovering in financial stability of both France and Germam,
It
It is inclined on its left side. More of it would be visible but for and stones the slime, sand, weeds which cover it.
Another ship lies at a much great- er depth, and though this vessel is not visible is position has been ac
high and dry in the course of the arately located. It also will be left next few months.
This is not the first time, in fact, that an effort has been made to re float the ships of Caligula. Attempts Soma have been made in all ages. were
such as the extremely erude. hocks and nate used, by local fisher- men till they were stopped by the Government. In other
cases nich
used diving suits. All the attempts had the same result they damaged the situs without retrieving anything oft value.
Now that by Signor Mussolini's
problem command the
as
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and dry, the mystery is about to beesting trips you can possibly take. dispelled. A few months more and The s.s. "Tai Ming" and "Tai King." human beings will again tread the planks that once felt the weight of after leaving Hong Kong, call at Samshui, Shivhing, Takhing, Dosing Caligula's sandalled feet.
and stop at Wuchow. These steamers are admirably suited to this service
the effect of which on Europe is being MARINERS WARNED and you will enjoy the five-days' round
felt.
4. All the nations of Europe ar setting definably to work, and develop ment in a greater degree than in any post-war year.
5. Shipping is going through the fires--from which our industry may be said to be emerging and is replacing ita inefficient units with modern ecano- mical vessels, and there is a long tale to be told and much building to be done before shipowners can view the situs
There is hardly u tion with any case. merchant line that could emerge un- scathed to-day.
"It appears that during the cruise a certain number of passengers made a side trip or private trip ashore. understand it was to the Victoria Falls and the National Park in the Trans- vaal and to other beauty spots in East Africa. There they appeared to have contracted an illness, probably from some swamp Ry. The illness did not develop until the ship was at sea again, Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and ten people fell victims, four of
whom died.
"At the first port of call a bacterio an examination was made the doctors were satisfied that there was no infecing, the competition of which we felt so tion. Apparently the liness was in the nature of malarial fever.
Tuesday, 11th June.
Thursday, 30th May.
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Sunday, 9th June.
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Thursday, 27th June.
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6. In shipbuilding the industry was never so efficient in its productiys ability. We are building better ships, we are able to build more quickly, and to offer, an economic proposition hither- to unappproached-whilst, speaking re- lative to all the facts, we are building more cheaply.
7. In relation to foreign shipbuild-
severely, our position has decidedly m proved, and we are regaining some of our lost mackels, not only in open com- petition, but in the recognition of the quality of our production, which is re- asserting itself, and bringing back old
"I have given instructions for Cap tain Latta, of the "Duchess of Atholl, to cake a clean statement to the Press, so that the public shall be thoroughly informed. There is no mystery what-ellents. ever."
RECENT LAUNCH -
. DE SCHELDE ROYLE SHIP'-
BUILDING COMPANY
Poelan Bras-On April 13 the cargo and passenger motership "Poelau Bras" was launched for the Nederland Steam- ship Co., Amsterdam, by De Schelde Royal Shipbuilding Co., Flushing.
Built to plans and under special supervision of the owners technical sff to the highest class of Lloyd's Register, and requirements of the Netherlands Shipping Act, with Oertz patent rudder, the "Poelau Bras" is of
overall 515ft 8in.
length, 49011 length between perpendiculars, Gift. breadth, and 6ft. 9in. depth, with a deadweight capacity of about 10,800
tons en summer freeboard.
The upper tween deck is arranged for the carriage of pilgrims, in addi- tion to two spaces for special cargo, Ac- mail-room and explosives-room, commodation for 25 first-class passen- gers is provided.
u two-
The ship is propelled by stroke single Sulzer diesel engine, de- veloping 7040 shaft hp at 100 revolu- tions per minute, with either cylinders, of 820. m/m diameter, and 1,440 m/m stroke
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Japan Ports from been laid for the twin-screw passenger
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HAIPHONG yls Hoihow & Pakbal
Sunday, 2nd June. Tuesday, 18th June.
Shanghai.
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Monday, 10th June.
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Tuesday, 18th June.
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Thursday,
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Saturday, 8th June.
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On the vacated berth the keel has motor liner "Dempo." of 550ft. length, 70ft. breadth and 44ft. depth, for the Rotterdam Lloyd.
uneconomic 8. The artificial and Buteidising of builling in foreign coun tries is causing much keener heart- turning therein, and is steadily drift- to the inevitable end of all po- ing economically unsound schemes; and this must cventually re-act upon the British shipbuilding industry in its present state of eager efficiency.
9. Finally, age and wastage have taken their tall, Delay in replacement through bad trade, and postponement of the evil day, cannot now be long maintained in face of a beginning of trade recovery, of which one seems to
read the first signs.
Space permits no more; though it is only too apparent that the above bat fringes the subject; but taking the lorg
view, it does seem we have reason for a tempered optimism.
For the present we can only rely upon the confidence of shipowners and in extra prospective orders, since good deal of tonnage has recently been placed. "The Shipyard."
SHIPYARD WAGES
A
THE BOOM MYTH The conference between the 'Ship- building Employers' Foderation and the shipyard trades unions to discuss the application of the unions for an ad- in wages of 58. a week was fix-
London. ed for May 9,
Shipbuilders regard recent state- ments made. in political and other quarters that the industry is excep tionally busy, and that the work in hand and in prospect constitutes The following are the warships in boom, as likely to give the public
distorted view of the position.
harbour:-
WARSHIPS HERE
Bakin:-L15 and H.M.S. "Tamar". Thracian," Wall Dock:-ILM.S. and "Sepoy."
In Dock: H.M.S. "Bruce," "Somme" and Sirdar."
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An authority on the employers side said to a Press Association reporter:- "So far from there being any boom, there is less tonnage under construc- tion, and there are more men unemploy ed in the industry to-day than was the case a year ago. The latest available unemployment returns published by the Minister of Labour recently show that the shipbuilding industry hat still Chinese Gunboats "Kwang Yuen," the highest percentage of unemployed
in any of our baste Industries.
No. 6 Buoy:-HMS. "Cornwall" Foreign Men-of-War
U.S.S. "Guam."
French Sloop "Bellatine."
and "Chu Tai”
REMOVAL OF WRECK IN VICINITY OF WOOSUNG
Salvage operations for the removal of the wreck of the s.8. "Kangtai," which lies sunk in the South Channel Entrance to the Yangtze River in & position from which Woosung Light- house bears, S. 89 deg. W., magnetic, distant 2.12 miles, will be commenced on or about June 1.
Mariners are requested to give the wreck as wide a berth as possible and to proceed dead slow when passing, in order to avoid risk to the divers and damage to the salvage plant.
Charts affected: Marine Department Charts Nos. 1, 2, and 7.
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Consignees of cargo ех A.B. "Benrinnes are reminded to Lake delivery of their goods which will be subject to rent after June 1.
Working on the liner "Aquitania," in Southampton Docks, Alfred Collins (31), a stevedore, fell sixty feet on to some carge, and had his skull frac tured.
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