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LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
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8th July,
Thursday,
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MARINE BOILERS
THE MODERN WATER-TUBE
TYPE
CHINA MAIL,
SHIPPING
SECTION.
́SUPERANNUATNON
THE ELDER DENISTER FUND
N.E. COAL TRADE
GRATIFYING IMPROVEMENT
IN 1928
Optimistic reports on the coal trade of the district were submitted at the annual meeting of the North-East Coal Exporters' Association, held at New- castle.
Mr. David T. Hobkirk, who present- ed the report of the directors of the association, said the returns of business done by the members showed a total of 12,499 tons of coal and coke dealt with last year, as compared with 12,130,000 tons in 1927.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1929.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
SHORTEST AND QUICKEST MUTE ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER
Leave
Kobe Y'hama Leave
July 2
July 16
Leave
V'ver
Arrive
July 4 July 1
July 18 July 27:
Aug. 5
Aug. 8 Aug. 17.
Aug. 27 Aug. 29 Sept. 9
17 Daya Hongkong.Vancouver, 14 Daya Shanghai-Vancouver 11 Days Kobe-Vancouver, Days Yokohana-Vancouver
Hong Kong Shui
Leave June 26 June 29 July 13 July 13 July 31 Aug. 3 Aug, 21 Aug. 24 Sept. 4 Sept: 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Oct-9 9.Oct. 13 12 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 18. Nov. 16 Nov. 19 Nov. 27. Nov. 30
Dac, 3 Dec. 18 Dec. 21. Dec, 24 Dec. 26 Jan. 15. Jan. 18 Jan. 21
Jan. 23 Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 11 Feb. 13
سال
Oct. 1
Oct 15 Nov. 5
Sept. 12 Sept. 21
Oct. 8 ង Oct, 13
Oct., 17
Oct. 28
Nov. 21
Nov. 7 Nov, 16
Nov. 30
Dec. 5 Dec. 14
Jan. 4
Feb.
Feb. 22
Many years ao, when I first went
At the 15th ordinary general meet-
The Chairman, Colonel R. Stophen- to sea, vessels were fitted out with ing
of the members of the Elderson, said the improvement. in the coal EMPRESS OF RUSSIA carrying 60-lb. cylindrical boilers
Superannuation Fund Association, held trade towards the end of last year had EMPRESS OF ASLA pressure and single-compound engines, at Liverpool, Mr. G. H. Avezathe been made noticeable this year, and he
EMPRESS OF FRANCE which, in these days were quite a (Calabar/West Coast Africa. agents) hoped the progress would continue. EMPRESS OF RUSSIA recent development. Since then im was elected to the chair.
The shipments of coal and coke, if the PRESS OF ASIA provements have been in the direc- The annual report of the fund shows present rate was maintained, would re- EMPRESS OF FRANCE tion of higher pressures, and in more that at December 21, 1928, there were present 190,000,000 tons in a year. EMPRESS OF RUSSIA recent times, the use of higher tem-1,402 members and 62. pensioners on the The most striking feature had been an
EMPRESS OF ASIA The total funds amount to increase in the peratures by means of superheating. books.
oke shipments, which PS OF C
EMPRESS OF CANADA The highest known pressure at the$680,579, representing an increase dur- had increased from 300,000 tons in
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA present time in the cylindrical boitering the year of 41,723. The invest-1913, to 850,000 tons in 1928, and it EMPRESS OF ASIA is 300 lb, with a final steam tem-ments at the same date total £506,459, looked as though that figure would be EMPRESS OF CANADA perature of 670 deg. F, but when a net increase of 155,759 over the pre-assed during the current year. the utilisation of the steam in the vious year. The existing investments, Scandinavia, he said, took lesa coal EMPRESS OF RUSSIA machine is considered, these
pres-the value of which exceeds the cost by from the Tyne during 1928, but many (E/Asia and E/Russia call at Nagasaki the day after departure from S'hai) nure and temperatures are too low 59,652, yielded £54. dd. per cent, dur other countries took inore, and the pro- Atlantic sailings from Montreal and Quebec every few days to Liverpool. for good thermally economical rein the
gs made was testimony to the cour- sults. To get better results, both The chairman, proposing the adap-e, endurance and faith of those con- annual accounts and | neeted with the trade. They were now pressures and temperatures have to tion of the be considerably raised, and that in palance-sheet, referred to the very getting their chance in the neutral mar- volves the use of the water-tube boil-satisfactory Anancial position of the kets, but they still had many difficulties
Incidentally, in regard to the use fund as revealed by the accounts. He to overcome in respect of tariff walla of the water-tube boiler, it may be considered that the need for such a Mr. Alfred Raynes and Mr. J. C. stated that
personally ac fund was greatei amongst the mem- Fisher were elected directors of the quainted with ships aggregating overbers of the company's staff on the West Rsociation, and Colonel Stephenson, 6,000,000 h.p. ätted with water-tube Coast of Africa than in any other Sir Walter Raine, M.P., Mr. David T. boilers
Fobkirk, and Mr. L.. Robson in which quite satisfactory re-branch of the service, in view of the un-
elceted representatives on the British sults are being obtained day by day, healthy climatic conditions. and, one of the latest installations- Mr. W. E. Severn (West Const audi-Coal Exporters' Federation. for trans-Atlantic service-is in ator), seconded the adoption of the ac- vessel of about 20,000 hp, with a counts and balanceshest, the preposi- safety valve load of 430 lb., and ation being carried unanimously. final steam temperature of 650 deg. It was announced that Mr.. W. L
tr.
we are
F. In two vessels under construction Owen had resigned his position as for foreign owners, and Ixtended for members committeeman, Mr. R. A. Cross-Channel service, it has been de- Smy (chief accountant) having been cided D
install water-tube boilers nominated for the vacancy. The pro- carrying 370 lb. pressure and a firial R 620 deg. F. steam. temperature of The progress inland work in order to obtain higher pressures and tem- far more rapid peratures, has been
than in marine work, There are
where
Fressures above 1,000 lb. are being used, and
салев
now
even
hour at a
PLEASE DON'T WASTE WATER
WARSHIPS HERE
were
The following are the warships in harbour-
At the Bast:-H.M.S. Tamar," "Bruce," L15, and L19.
At the North Arm-H.M.S. "Bridgewater," and "Thracian."
At the West Wall Dock:-H.M.S. "Somme."
At No. 12 buoy:-H.M.S. "Sirdar.""
Foreign Men-of-War U.SIS. "Gold Star," U.S.S. "Min- danas."
French Gunboats "Alerte," and "Vigilante."
H.M.S. "Cantor" expects to arrive from Wei-hai-wei.
we ourselves have constructed 807 boilers in which the pressure exceeds position, moved by Mr. H. A. Jones
b. 350
Of these, 468 carry pres- (cashier), and seconded by Mr. W. H. sures exceeding 400 lb., and quite re- Hayward (accountant's deparment), cently an order bas been placed in that the retiring members' committee- Germany for a boiler taevaporate mon, Mr. J. B. Wilkic and Mr. Fred N. Harrop, together with Mr. K. A. 100 tons of steam per
Smyc, be elected to act as members' pressure of 2,200 lb.
While it is correct to say that committeemen for the ensuing year, carrying higher pressures and tex was carried.
Mr. George Hulett was unanimously peratures adds to the weight and the re-elected member anditor on the pro- The proposal in the direction of in- cost, the output required from the
Mr. J. A. Norminton (con-ducing big-liners to call- at Newcastle steam-raising plant is diminished, be-straction department), seconded by Mr. has not been allowed to drop, and in- cause so much less steam is requirW. C. Grantham (engineers depart sestigations are being made by the ed for the production of the power. The introduction of water-tube boil: ment).
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You haven't been up the West Newcastle Chamber of Commerce to: A vote of thanks was accorded to the ascertain what volume of import and River? Then let us tell you that you ers means a very great reduction in officers for their service during the past export trade is likely to attract bigger have in store one of the most inter- the weight of the steam-raising plant,
to make the Tyne eating trips you can possibly take. a saying which can be utilised either year on the proposition of Mr. H. G. vessels e-regular
port
call.
Heavy The e.s. Ti Ming" and "Tai Hing," to give additional power, or by suit- Crellin (London freight manager), se- conceit by Mr. J. A. Morris (account-
products of the district ably designing the lines of the ves: ant's department)
often to be sent by road or rail to after leaving Hong Kong, call at ael, to obtain reduction in the size A suggestion that the committee the Mersey, the Clyde, or the Thames Samehut, Shubing. Takhing, Dosing and cost of the ship required. In re should again consider the formation of for shipment abroad. The particulare gard to the thermal efficiency of the
widows' and orphans' fand was fully boiler unit, the gain in itself is not discussed, the feeling of the members great, but the quality of the steam present being generally in favour of produced, with high pressure and such a scheme. temperature,
very large saving in steam consumption in the machine which is using it In land practice it has been very closely ex. amined, and the very careful tests! which have
out been carried
in America-with a boiler pressure of 650 lb., and a temperature
of 750 deg. F., show that a shaft
horse.
means 2
THE COURT LINE
PURCHASE BY UNITED BRITISH STEAMSHIP CO.
London-Sir Laurence Philipps, Bart, presided over a meeting of the power can be obtained for an exper. Court Line, Ltd, to consider the fol- diture of 10,000 B.Th.U. of fuel per lowing resolution: hour, corresponding to an overall"
received are so encouraging that it has and stop at Wuchow. These steames teen decided that Mr. Berbert Shaw, are admirably suited to this servica secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and you will enjoy the five-days round in conjunction with officials of the Tyne trip immerite Improvement Commission, should seek an interview with representatives of the Conference lines in London, with a view to securing regular viaits of liners to the Tyne for cargoes.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES
Consignees of
cargo ex 2.3.
thermal efficiency of about 25 per considered the offer
"Resolved that this meeting, having "Bendoran" are reminded to take contained in the delivery of their goods which will be cont. It is estimated by Professors letter dated April 9, 1929, from the subject to rent after June 19.
Ex 5.8. Consignees «f Mellanby and Kerr that if the boil
cargo United British Steamship Co., Ltd. er pressure be raised and the superheat temperature to for the purchase of the steamships and "Gogovale" are reminded to take their goods which will be? motor vessels of the company, submit-delivery of t 850 deg. F. the overall efficiency as meeting, hereby authorises subject to rent aftermine 21 would be raised to 32 per cent. Such and directs the directors to accept the
Consignees ef cargo Ex figures are cheiously directly comparsame, and give effect to its term and "Danmark" are reminded to take able with what can be done with the sale, ante a matters incidental there-delivery of their goods which will be internal combustion engine. Arthur to, notwithstarting that they, or any subject to rent after June 24. Spyer in "Engineering."
to 1,000 lb.,
SHIPWRIGHTS
NEW MASTER OF WORSHIPFUL COMPANY
of them, may be personally interested as directors of the United British Steamship Co., Ltd., or otherwise."
directors had He explained that the received an offer from the United Bri- tich Steamship Co., Ltd., to purchase
MOVEMENTS OF-STEAMERS.
The M.V. "Javanese Prince" from | {- all the steamers and motor vessels now New York sailed from Shanghai on owned by
or contracted for by the com-June 16 and is expected to arrive here At a court at Barbers Hall, the pany, at cost price less 5 per cent. per on June 18 evening me
Such purchase The B.I. 8. "Gurna" left Kobe for y Master Elect (Marquess of Ailes, annum depreciation LL.D.) was installed in the chair by price to he satisfied by the delivery of this port on June 16, a.m, and is due. the on-going Master, Si Eastace-200,000 fully-pald Ordinary shares of here on June 23. Tennyson D'Eyncourt, to whom £1 each of the United British Steam- cordial vote of thanks was accorded ship Co., Ltd., and the balance in cash, for his able conduct in the chair, it being a condition that the Court
Line
Ltd., in the event of acceptance and time and attention devoted
the interest of the company during of this offer, undertakes to apply for his year of office. A Past Master's £600,000 6 per cent. First Debenture badge was also voted to the retiring stock of the United British Steamship Co., Ltd., at par part of an authorised issue of £1,000,000 of such stock.
Master.
Mr. M. E. Denny, CBE, and Sir Westcott Abell, K.B.E., were install. ed respectively as First and Second
Wardens.
It was resolved to offer the Honor ary Freedom of the company to Mr. James Adamson who has been for
This Debenture atock is redeemablo on six months' notice at 110-but until December 31, 1931. (if not previously redeemed), the Debenture holders are to have the option of converting each of Debenture stock into one fully-
of paid Ordinary share £1 in the United
30 many years the hon. secretary of British Steamship Co, Ltd, such option the Institute of Marine Engineers, for to be exercisable.
'on
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S.S. TAI MING"
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his father was also a shipbuilder.
A grand-uncle was also in the same business at Dundee, where he bulit the "Forfarshire," the vetsel associated
with the name of Grace Darling.
COMPLETION OF MAIDEN VOTAGE
pany: Sir William C., Currie (pre-cause, the Ebership Company'
sident Chamber of Shipping) and for the United
the Dew The demonstration run on The following were elected to the crees-Channel motorship Ulster DURBAN, LOURENCO MARQUES, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR Freedom and Livery of the son Monarch" is particularly apropos, be
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Mr. Robert A. Bartran, shipbuilder. Earwich-Esbierg service reached Har- wich and sailed on her malden rotun Sunderland.
The
ng were elected to the trip to Denmark. This vessel, which following were Freedom and Livery, and duly ad has twin-screw Burmeister and Wain mitted, and subsequently dined with four cycle airless infection trunk piston the court: Sir John E. Eaglesome, engines, is similar ju type to the "Ulster K.C.M.G. Mr. H. C. Williamson Monarch," albugh somewhat smalles Bailour Williamson and Co.), Mr. and slower, as the third mofishl
demarke Sidney H. Kaye, OBE
in this particle service and shipbroker and shipowner, London, and Kr. further step the stesmer repla Leonard Gow, shipowie, Glasgow Untestennis
The United Steamship Company now Fanionding to "the boast of "Dar
Liverymen," Sir John Earle has a daily service to Esbjerg and three some, as managing director of the motorships, and "Parkeston" and "Esbjerg leave. Harwich every Tues- Aire and Calder Navigation and Fort of Goole, extended a cordia) invita day, Thursday and Saturday. The Hon to the Master, Wardens and voyage across the North Sea take Court
of Assistants to pay a visit in about 24 hours, and very little time the near future to this flourishing left for turning round at each terminal and progressive port which some day port, which means that the engines Cand that would put Leeds in the same position as Manchester as one the foremost "hipping parts for the
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