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BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE.. LONDON
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£75.0.0. £83.0.0.
NEXT SAILINGS. OUTWARDS FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJI.
M.V. "HIMALAYA"
M.V. "VIMINALE"
S.S. "HILDA”
M.V. "REMO"
From Hong Kong.
Sails on or about 26th November. Sails on or about 5th December, Sails on or about 24th December. .Sails on or about 2nd Jaaanry,
HOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE,
M.V. "ROMOLO".
S.S. "VENEZIA"
M.V. "HIMALAYA"
MLV. "VIMINALE"
From Hong Kong. Sails on or about 30th November. Sails on or about 10th December. Sails or or about 28th December. Sails on or about 7th January.
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NYISHINE
REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING FROM £82 TO £120 ON SALE
SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Wednesday, 27th November. Wednesday, 11th December. SEATTLE, VICTORIA vla Shanghai & Japan Ports.
2nd December. 16th December.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM vla
SHINYO MARU
ASAMA MARU
SHIDZUOKA MARU
YOKOHAMA MARU
Monday, Monday,
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez,
KASHIMA MARU
HAKONE MARU
Saturday, 30th November. Saturday, 14th December.
TANGO MAHU
AKI MARU
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
Wednesday, 25th December. Wednesday, 22nd January.
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
Wednesday, Sunday,
27th November. 1st December,
THE CHINA MAIL,
DEVELOPMENTS IN WEST AFRICA
BUNKERING ARRANGEMENTS FOR COAL AND OIL
PORT OF LOBITO
SHIPPING
SECTION.
A GREAT LINER TAKES THE WATER
REFLOATING THE "EMPRESS OF CANADA"
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UNDER HER OWN STEAM'
UNION-CASTLE LINE'S With 700 tons of water in her
BUILDING PLANS
LLANGIBBY CASTLE TO TAKE
THE WATER NEXT MONTH.
EASTERN SERVICE
London. The building programme announced by the Union-Castle Line about two years ago is now on the way to fulfilment.
at
after cargo holds and practically no- thing in her forward cumpartments as the result of a new strategy plan- ned by the salvage operators, the palatial C.P.R. her "Empress Canada" this morning slid off the shelf of rock near Albert Head which has hold in its grip for the last two days, says the "Victoria Daily Times" on October 15. The huge steamer was floated shortly after 10.90 o'clock It is perhaps not generally known
after 43 hours' continuous work by the extent and rapidity of the develop
the salvora. Proparations for drilling ment that is taking place at the port
and blasting formidable pinnacles of |of Lobite, in order to cope with the
rock from underneath the liner's bow volume of
of shipping that is bound to The "Llangbby Castle," which, like wore made just prior to the floating, follow on the completion of the Ben- all four of the now ships, is to be Divers who went down reported that guella Railway, which is expected
propelled by Diesel engines driving she was in Buch a position that a take place in about eighteen months' twin-screws, is announced to make little extra pulling would bring har time. The construction of this rail-her first sailing on December 6 from off. After getting into deep water way has commenced over 20 years ago,
London. She is to go on to the East once more the "Empress of Canada" and its April last was completed as const route, maintaining, with the was conveyed to the Royal Roads by
well-known twin-screw far as the Belgian Congo border; the Castle," a two-monthly service to the "Salvage King" and
"Llandaff the Pacific Salvage Company's vessels Belgian section is now being pushed Stediterranean, Red Sea and calling and the tug "Masselt" and pumping "Salvage Queen" forward with the object of ultimately
at East coast ports to Durban and out of her after holds was under- connecting with the Rhodesian Rail-
the Cape, returning up the West taken. The afternoon the vessel ways, opening up some of the largest coast. Her tonnage is apparently to proceeded slowly to Esquimalt under copper-mining districts in
in the world. In addition to the eventual export"Llanda Castle," which
be slightly in excess of that of the her own steam. She will be drydock- is undered at the new Government drydock of copper through Lobito a large gen 11,000 tons gross register. The new for repairs. No definite estimate of eral export trade is also bound to arise. ship may be a trifle over the 11,000 the damage to the big liner has yot To cope with this development a com-
been ton mark.
made. Salvors stated her pany was formed, namely Companhia March, 1030, will see the advent double bottom was badly holed for- de Combustiveis do Lobito, Carbonang of two more of the new ships, as ward and considerable work will have with subsidiaries under the respective the "Dunbar Castle,” a 10,000 ton to be done along several hundred tilles of Companhia Predial do Angola, sister of the Llangibby Castle," is feet of her hull Throughout last and Companhia Industrial do Lobito, to all from Tilbury towards the night, in the glare of searchlights Manubito, with powerful financial Cape on March 20. She, too, is to which played upon the big ship from backing. The parent company is make the round-Afrien voyage. But all angles, the salvage inen worked engaged in the development of the she will all in the other direction, feverishly to have her ready by high 'coal business, particularly the bunker-going out by the Islands and com- tide for another effort after
ing of steamers, and has been in ing homo via Suez.
attempts to float her had fall- operation in this direction for the last
More As regards the two more imported.
cargo was taken out (wo years.
ant ships, the mail steamers, "Win of the forward "holes, fuel oll was
1030.
1612
The
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1929.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA
WILL SAIL FOR
VICTORIA & VANCOUVER
via
Shanghai, and Japan Ports
at
6 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27th, 1929.
Passenger Department:
Freight and Express:
Tel. 0.725
Tel. C. 42
Cables: "GACANPAC.”
Cables: "NAUTILUS."
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
Shore Depola.
chester Castle" and "Warwick pumped out in a steady stream and A stock of approximately 5,000 tons Castle," also Diesel-engined vessels, at the stern the pumps of the salvage
always kept afloat, and the of about 20,000 tons each, the fo
arcraft were kept busy throwing water of eval company is now on the point of is appointed, to take the mail
into the after holds. Her stern Southampton erecting a special mechanical appilance 1930, whilst her sister, the "Warwick slightly.
from
March 28, gradually sank and the bow lifted in order to homillo rapidly big
Diver Collins went down quantities of coal from a large shore Castic," will make her debut in July. for a preliminary inspection be-
the When the first of these im fore
commencement depot, which will result in excep proved "Carnarvon Castle" comes into ng
of drill- and blasting operations which tionally quick despatch being given to vessels faking bunkers, and also service, the need for the retention of it was expected would be necessary colliers discharging. The plant afloat
the "Kildonan Castle" as reserve ahip before the ship was released. of two large coaling bulks, fitted with will cease, her place off Netley being first dive brought to light the fact steam-handling appliances, also
presumably taken by the Saxon. that the liner, through the efforts
the salvors It is Interesting to note that the of
had been shift- motor tug in attendance, fitted with Gaika," one of the famous twin-ed from the big ledge of rock salvage Fruktos, a numerous lighter screw G's of the old Union Com which held her amidships. A kedge
water is always available at
pany's intermediate fleet, was the anchor had been placed astern and reasonable cost.
last vessel except the "Saxon" which steady purchase was maintained dur ever flew the old Union flag, and In- ing the night on this chain in order deed it is not sure that the "Saxon" that advantage might be taken of herself ever did so. She
every swell and tide. When the div tainly ordered by the old company, er discovered the ship had been shift- The amalgamation had taken place ed off the rocks amidahips he also some time before she was delivered. found her bow to he in a cleft of Anyhow, she is one of the finest ex- rocks, and it appeared that a straightRiver? Then let us tell you that you amples of a well-kept-up ship, which pull would take her off.
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The Companhia Predini do Angola has been formed to undertake land development in the district on an extensive sente, also town-planning,
etc., etc
The Campanhia Industrial do Lebito. Manubito, has been formed to under- take all classes of stevedoring, niso handling and re-forwarding of cargo. Fuel Oil Bunkers
It is anticipated that there will be an ever-increasing demand for all as the development of the port proceeds, and the company has just received news of the arrival at Lobito of a large tank vessel carrying over 5,000 tons of oll, which is being moored in the harbour; it is the intention always
was cer-
NOV-DEC. SAILINGS..
DEPARTURE HOURS:
Hong Kong 5.30 p.m. Wuchow 1.30 p.m.) S.S. TAI BING"
[1,008 tons Capt. Trott]
DECEMBER.
SUN.
1st
MON. 16th
FRI.
6th
SUN, 22x14
WED.
11th
FRI. 27th
You haven't been up the West
8.S. "TAI MING"
[049 tons-Capt. G. J. Spink.}
WED. 27th
NOVEMBER.
DECEMBER.
TUES. 3rd SUN. 8th FRI. 13th
WED. 18th TUES. 24th
The pur-bavo in store one of the most inter- is as sound and speedy and comfort-chase on the stern chain was increase eating trips you can possibly take. able as the day she went on hered and to the delight and relief of trials. The "Gaika" was sold out of the salvage men, the "Empress"The as. "Tai Ming" and "Tai Hing." the service at the beginning of the slowly backed off her racky resting after leaving Hong Kong, call at present year, and so ended a very
place while the tugs prepared to Samshui, Shiuhing. Takhing, Dosing famous chapter in the history of help. The task had been accomplish- steam navigation.
PART CARGOES
maintain a stock of fuel oil of L specification complying with the standard requirements for bunkering Liverpool & Manchester and other purposesS,, As occasion arises the company will also stock Charges Compared Diesel oil for motor vessels, and ex- tend their storage plo
plant adhore. Furthermore,
The difference in the dues on ves- stock of lubricating
discharging part oils of all descriptions suitable for els
cargoes at steam vessels and other purposes in Liverpool and Manchester was com- now available, and is to be maintained, mented upon at the monthly council also a large stock of kerosene for meeting of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, over which Mr. Frank illuminating purposes, etc., etc., and Brocklehurst presided,
The discus-
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,rk, there being in, Angeln a very had been drawn to an extension made
Sunday,
22nd December,
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) vin Singapore, Cape Town & Ports, points.
Friday,
NEW YORK, BOSTON vin Panama.
† TOKIWA MARU
+ TOKUSHIMA MARU
Mexico & Panama.
ANYO MARU
WAKASA MARU
+ TAKAOKA MARU
↑ DAKAR MARU ...
† MORIOKA MARU
6th December.
10th December.
Tuesday, 10th December. CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
Friday,
Thursday,
FUSHIMI MARU
Monday,
DURBAN MARU
Monday,
AWA MARU
Monday,
29th November.
25th November. 25th November. 2nd December.
↑ Cargo only.
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Constantinople, Genoa.
SHANGHAI, KOBE`& YOKOHAMA.
ed three hours before high tide and and stop at Wuchow. These steamers three hours before anyone had hepare admirably suited to this service ed it would be done.
and you will enjoy the five-days' cound trip immensely.
WARSHIPS IN PORT
British warships in port this' moru,
Ing were:-
II basin of R.N. Dockyard: **Tamar," "Stormcloud.” "Sirdar," "Marazion," "Magnolia," "Seamew." North Arm: "Seraph," "Bruce." West Wall: "Kent." No. 6 Buoy: "Berwick." No. 7 Buoy: "Sopoy." No. 12 Buoy: "Thracían." No. 13 Buoy: "Sterling." Whampoa "Somme.".
Dock: "Cornwall,"
Foreign Man of War French Slop "Regulus" and Gunboat "Vigilante."
an ample stock of motor spirit. This sign arose on a minute of the pro- is a most important branch of this--ceedings of the General Trade Com- business.
There is a very large de mittee, which reads as follows:- mand for same for motor-transport The attention of the committee extensive system of motor ronds link-
by the Manchester Ship Canal Co., up with the railway at various
in regard to ships' dues on vesaols discharging part cargoes at Manches-
The Port of London Authority has It is the intention to establish ter. Commencing October 1, vessels arranged for the exhibition through stations at various points on the route discharging not more than one
halk of the Benguella Railway, and com- of their net registered tonnage are
out South Africa of a film depicting mercial centres through
the activities and commercial attrac- Angola, to pay only half of the ship canal tions of the port of London. where supplies of motor spirit, kera dues. It had been pointed out that arrangement has been made through sene and lubricating oil will be readily the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board the authority's South African repre obtainable at competitive prices.
had a concession which compared un-sentative, Mr. E. J. Hartley, whose The bunkaring of vessels will, how favourably with that at Manchester, headquarters are in Cape Town. ever, constitute а very important ie., ships discharging not more than, Rection of this oil business, and one-tenth of their not registered ton- it will be the intention of the age paying one-half tonnage dues company to sell this oil at such prices plus tonnage dues on the cargo land- it an attractive proposi-ed. In view of the facts stated, ro- make i
ss Wi
tlon for steamship owners to take their presentations had been made to the sur Dock Board, but a reply had been
Reduced 1st Class Exciseyi'n Paton quoted between Manila and Australien at Labito instead of incur received that it would not be expodi- :
For further information apply to-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Tel. Contral No. 202, 3897 and 8821. (Private exchange to sil departments.1
0. S.
K
BAILINGS FRÖM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON,
HAMBURG,
to
say
ring heavy port charges, nothing of deviation to other ports en route. Steamers coming to Labito for bunkers and for water only will benefit by a a reduction of 90 per cent in the harbour dues. Full particulars can be obtained by applying to Com panhia de Combustiveis do Lobito, London Committee. 20, Great St. Helens, London, E.C.8.
STOWAWAY FROM P.I.
Free Voyage From Manila to Hong Kong
ent to extend the concession made by the Board as
regarda the dock ton- nage rates on vessels discharging part cargoes in Liverpool.
Very Serious
Mr. H. D. Dickie, in bringing the subject forward, said it was a very serious question, because it meant another point in favour of the Man- chester Ship Canal. He wondered whether the
Committea Trasport would take it
Colonel T. H.Hawkins, C.M.G.
upat (principal assistant to the general manager of the Mersty Docks and Harbour Board), sald the question. thought, by the Board when the de- considered
again,
rating proposals came before them. The Board had not yet decided what
pdeals.
would be ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP la Singapor
Colombo, Sues and Port Said.
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Salgon, Singapore.
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town.
MANILA, MARU .............................................. Tuesday, 24th December.
BONDAY-Yİ■ Singapore & Colombo,
GANGES MARU ....... Wednesday, 4th December.
· (Calls at Karachi). DURBAN, LOURENCO MARQUES, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZI-
BAR & MOMBASA—Via Singapore & Colomba.
• CANADA MARU:
Monday, 2nd December,
CALCUTTA Via Bingapore, Penang & Rangoon,
MADRAS MARU
...... Monday, 2nd December.
D. Trinidad (19), of Manila, wAS
Mr.
he
at the Howloon Magistracy today they would do with the derating pro before Mr. T. 3. Whyte-Smith charg-full
Board wanted ships with od with being a stowaway on board
Cargob the States Steamship Co.'s. s.8. "Grays hope that if the Dock. Board gave A. Irving expressed the Kong on November 21, Harbour," from Manila to Hong concessions they would give
Defendant, asked by the Magistrate ships, for they could always
concessions to the goods than the why he wont on board, replied that steamers to Liverpool. he wanted to work and could not
VICTORIA, BEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER-VI Japan Forts from and the Chief Officer at the time the
Shanghai.
MELBOURNE VI■ Manila, Brisbane & Sydney.
SYDNEY MARU ......................
HAIPHONG---Via Helhow & Pakkol.
MENADO MARU
Friday, 18th December.
Thursday, 29th November. Thursday, 5th December,
NEW YORK-Via Japan, porta, San Francisco & Fanaten.
* HAGUE MARU AN
JAPAN FORTS.
KEELUNG--vin Sustow, & Amoy
HOZAN MARUSSIA
TABAO++VIESWATOW"#"AMOT%
DELI MARUKALENTE
TAKAO KEELUNGA
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Sunday, 18 Dec, Noon,
Thursday 6th - Dic. 10 am.
December ZOSAKA SHOSEN KAIBHA
UCHI, Manger,
Venzol was leaving.
more
Colonel Hawkins said he did not quite know to what extent that point would be considered, bat he thought Detective Bergeant W Git would come up for consideration. Humphreys stated that the defendant He could not say more than that. was discovered in the hold one day
It was decked to refer the matter out of Manila, and arrested... back to the Transport Committee.
Mr. E. Chalmers, shipping agent of the Steamship Co., represented them in Court.
Freight, Bates on Cattle...
In the proceedings of the TranK« port Comittee, It was stated that a It was stated that the defendant letter had been received from the wished to go to San Francisco to and British and Irish Steam Packet Co. work
with regard to the rates of freight A fine of 150, with the alternative between Ireland and
and Birkenhand on of one month's hard labour, was Im- cattle. posed.com
Mr. IV. Edwards were having Semesting The number of vesuds repaired at: the representatives of the Birkenbešu Bouth Wales porta in mall wook was Chamber of Commercs, who were 30,"compared with 85 in the preced.), not, antisfied with the reento of: /the
Cand £4 in the correspond correspondence and the Interviews.
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