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ALV. "MONTE PIANA"'
M.V. "COL DI LANA"
M.V. "MONCALIERI"
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For Shanghai
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July 9
June 11 July 1 July, 17
July 24 Aug. 8 Aug. 24
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SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
TATSUTA MARU
SHINYO MARU
MISHIMA MARU
SIBERIA MARU
Thursday, 19th June. Thursday,
26th June.
20th June. 6th July.
SEATTLE, VICTORIA vin Shanghai & Japan Ports.
Friday, Saturday,
LONDON. MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez. FUSHIMI MARU HAKOZAKI MARU
Saturday, 14th June at 8 a.m. Saturday, 28th June at 7 a.m.
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE vla Manila & Porta.
Tursday, TANGO MARU
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
SADO MARU
TOTTORI MARU
Mexico & Panama.
BOKUYO MARU
Wednesday. Friday,
Friday,
24th Juno.
11th June. 27th June.
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) viu Singapore, Cape Town & Ports,
KAMAKURA MARU
Tuesday,
NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama.
THE CHINA MAIL.
GULF STREAM'S COURSE.
SUGGESTION THAT IT IS CHANGING.
SHIPPING
are
SECTION.:
of
P. & O. FARES. Reductions Meet with Approval,
A CHANGE OF POLICY.
The announcement that the sixth year in succession the company P. and O. have decided on a fur- carried the largest number of pas-ther reduction of fares comes as sengers of any company in the trade. uo surprise, says the Allahabad While there was a small increase in Pioneer, for it has recently met the first-class traffic and some growth with considerable competition of the traffic
the tourist from other passenger lines work. cabin, the other classes-the cabin, ing between India and Europe- second class, and third class-show-competition that, in spite of the ed a failing off, and the volume of fact that the mail boats' passen- Is the Gulf Stream deserting the first-class traffic has not even yet ger lists have shown no marked reached the level ruling before the reduction in the number of names the British Isles?
War. Thus, last year the number they contain, has given this ship- meteorologists English
of first-class passengers crossing the ing company something to think greatly interested by the sugges-Atlantic was 199,738, but 20 years about.
To the average traveller the tion, made recently in New York. ago in 1909-the total amounted
With the addition of a price of a first class P. and 0. that the Gulf Stream is changing to 202,921. its course in the direction of the number of new express steamers an passage is sufficient to make him increase. in the first-class traffic contemplate the abandonment of American coast.
might reasonably have been expect-the trip, for to travel second class ed, but instead of creating a larger entails putting up with terrible volume of business the additional ex-discomfort by comparison.
The new "D" grade,, presum press steamers had "simply robbed the other steamers in the trade."ably, will bring the first class The tonnage in the route this year assage much nearer the means! will again be larger. The cruising if the ordinary second class pas- programme has now become an im-senger of to-day, while the reduc- portant feature of the company's ed second class fare will ap work, and, while, owing to the finan- Proximate that of the third class cial crisis in the United States to on certain other lines. wards the end of last year, the num Ibers of the cruising passengers had fallen considerably as compared with the previous year, there are already signs that next winter there may be a return to more normal conditions
This suggestion is based on an observation by Captain Sir Arthur Rostron, commander of the Derengarin, of a warm stream in the neighbourhood of the Nan- tucket lightship, little more than 200 miles distant from New York. At this point Captain Rostron found a sea temperature of 65 degrees, or 16 degrees above the meun annual temperature.
100
Nantucket lightship is miles to the north of the accepted
Forthern limit of the Gulf Stream, and since the total width of the
atrcam at this point is only about 200 miles, the suspected move is certainly remarkable.
This region, and that imme- diately west of it, was described by Sir Napier Shaw, the meteoro- logical expert, as "the little atory of the Atlantic."
A Clash of Winds. "The sea," he explained,
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Compensating Factors.
So far it has been possible, by adding just a few pounds to the P. and O. second class faro, to travel, first class by other lines. and the manner in which these competitors have endeavoured to cater for the comfort and con- venience of their passengers has
nullified the effect of the slightly
onger period they take as com- pared with the faster mail ser- vice.
The P. and O. is slow. to move.
On October 26 last, the Dollar being content with the virtual labor-Company signed a contract with nonopoly it holds of Government traffic, but the new reduction in the Newport News Shipbuilding fares, coming soon after the plac and Dry Dock Co., of Newport ing on the Indian run of several "IsNews, Virginia, for the construcnewer and better boats, indicates ften many degrees warmer than tion of two combination passengers welcome change of policy and the land, the effect being greatest and freight steamers. These one that will surely repay the in February. This difference of ships will be steel twin-screw temperature often gives rise to vessels, with slightly raked stem company in the long run.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1930.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
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Empress of Aala* June 25 June 28 July 1 July July 12 Empress of Canada July 10 July 13 July 15 July 17 July 25 Empress of Russia July 23 July 26 July 29 July 31 Aug. 9 Empress of Japan Ang. 7 Aug. 10 Aug. 12 Aug. 14 Aug. 22 Empress of Asia*
Aug. 20
Aug. 23 Aug. 26 Aug. 28 Sept. Empress of Canada Sept. Sept. 7 Sept. 9 Sept. 11
Sept. 14 Empress of Russia" Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Oct. Empress of Japan Oct. Oct. 5 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 17 Empress of Asia Oct. 15 Oct 18 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Nov. 1
Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 14 Empress of Canada Oct. 30 Empress of Russia Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 18 Nov, 20- Nov, 29- *(Call at Nagasaki the day after departure from Shanghai.)
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SOUTH AMERICA (West Const) vin Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles, violent disturbances, and many and semi cruiser stern, and will hips have been wrecked in the have two stacks and two masts, neighbourhood."
end will be capable of maintain- The weather in England, he ing a sea speed of 21 knots. Each
You haven't been up the West pointed out, is also subject to steamer will cost in the neigh- sudden variations, but for a dif-hourhood of $8,000,000 and will China Maul has received a copy have in store one of the most inter- From Temple Press, Ltd., the River? Then let us tell you that you ferent reason. It is here that the be modern and up to date in every of the May issue of the Motor eating trips you can possibly take. the Gulf respect. The length of the steam Ship. The following subjects are The a. "Tai Ming" and "Tai Hing."
ers will be 658 feet; beam 81 feet; dealt with in this issue: depth 52 feet; displacement ton- nage 31,000.
29th June.
Iat July.
+ TATSUNO MARU
Wednesday,
25th June
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Stamboul (Constantinople), Genoa,
† DURDAN MARU
Sunday,
20th July.
-CALCUTTA vía Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.
† MALACCA MARU
Sunday,
15th June.
+ TOKUSHIMA MARU
Sunday,
29th June.
AKI MARU (Nagasaki direct)
Wednesday,
BINGO MARU (Maji direct)
HARUNA MARU
Friday, Monday,
18th June, 20th June. 28rd June.
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
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BAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG. ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP_Via Singapore
Colombo, Saex and Fort Said.
ANDES MARU
ALTAI MARU
Thursday, 12th June. Saturday, 12th July.
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTO8_&_BUENOS AIRES--Via Saigon, Singapore
Colomba, Durban & Cape Town.
RIO, DE JANEIRO MARU MONTEVIDEO MARU
SOMBAY-Vix Singapore & Colombo.
SUMATRA MARU
DURBAN, LOURENCO' MARQUES, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZI
BAR &MOMBASA—Via Singapore & Colombo.
Friday, 18th June.
Friday, 18th July.
Thursday, 10th June.
Monday, 7th July,
Wednesday, 18th June. Wednesday, 2nd July.
Friday, 1st July.
Sunday, 8th July.
CALCUTTA—Via Singapore, Penang & Kangoon.
PANAMA MARU
TACOMA MARU
MADRAS MARU
warm winds from
Stream meet the cold winds from the North, and it would be only the warm winds which could be affected by changes in the Gulf Stream.
He emphasised the point that the weather conditions of the North Atlantic could only be con- sidered as a whole.
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Each steamer. will have accom inodations for 320 first class pas sengers, 185 special class passen gers, 800 steerage passengers. ·
JUNE SAILINGS, DEPARTURE HOURS:
Hong Kong 5.30 p.m. Wuchow 1.30 p.m..
S.S. TAI HING"
[1,068, tons-Capt. Trott.] JUNE.
THURS. 12th MON. 23rd TUES 17th SAT, 28th
8.8. "TAI MING" (040 tons Capt. G. J. Spink.]/
JUNE. SUN. 15th WED. 25th FRL
20th.. MON. 30th
KWONG WING
The Blue Star Line Motor Ship after leaving Hong Kong, call at Sam- Tuscan Star. (Fully illustratedshui, Shishing. Takhing, Dosing and with plans).
stop at Wuchow. These steamers are For information apply tạ~~~~ The Operation of the Amerika. admirably suited to this service and (The first B. & W. double-acting you will enjoy the five-days' round two-stroke-engined, ship).
trip immensely. As a special innovation and the
The 25,000-ton Trans-Atlantic first of its kind, there will be in-Motor Liner Lafayette. (Fully stalled a sand beach adjacent to Ilustrated):
"A change at the western end of the Gulf Stream," he said, the swimming pool.. The pool will The Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt, "might be counteracted by the be located in the open and will the largest Duteh Motor Liner. leold stream, which flows from have awnings for coverings. For Fully illustrated).
north to south down the coast of ward of the swimming pool will The World's Motor Shipbuild- Labrador. It is difficult, therefore, be situated the Gymnasium fitteding Analysed.
base general conclusions on ob- with the latest accessories and op- Two. 14-knot 5,500-ton Cargo servations at a single point. Capposite this a children's play room. Liners, tain Bostron's results are exceed-Ali this will be part of the Boat
Three New Japanese Motor ingly interesting, and more ex-Deck.
Liners. tended observation is clearly de- sirable."-Morning Post.
.
Every other modern fitting and convenience will be installed in- cluding ship's laundry, verandah cafe, smoking room, reception room, social hall, lifts, lounge, CUNARD COMPANY. library, writing room, etc., whilst the decorations will be of the most luxurious kind.
Sir T. Royden Resigns Chairmanship.
HIGH MASTS.
At the meeting of the Cunard Stearn Ship Company Writing to the Sunday Observer | In mail week, Sir Thomas un May 4, Mr. J. Whealen states: Royden announced his resigna- do not think, any ship's mast tion from the chairmanship. has ever exceeded 200 ft. in
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER-Yia Japan Ports from owing to the pressure of private height from the deck. The Bri-
Shanghai
AFRICA MARU
MELBOURNE—Via Manila. Brisbane & 8ydney."
BRISBANE MU
MAIPHONG Vis holhow & Pakhol
MENADO MARU
NEW YORK-Via Japan porta & Panamá.
KINAI MARU
LAPAN PORTS.
BORNEO MARU
KEELUNG-Via Swalow & Amoy.
HOZAN MARU
TAKAO-Viz Swatow & Amoy,
KAO & KEELUNG.
BATAVIA MARU.
SOURABAYA MARU
Friday, 18th June, 10. a.m.
Sunday, 29th June.
Friday, 13th June.
Sunday, 15th June, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, 10th June, Friday, 11th July.
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affairs, and a warm tribute was paid tish iron clippers. built in the to his work as chairman during the 'seventies and 'eighties of last last eight years. Subsequently the century were probably the loft-1 directora elected Sir Percy lest ships the world has known. Bates, the present deputy chair-Tonnage for tonnage, they were man, to be chairman. In his from 10 to 20 per cent, loftier address Sir Thomas discussed the than the wooden clippers of factors which had contributed to an America.
Increase in the net profits from Of those I sailed in I can re- £550,478 in 1928 to £809,688, last member the approximate heights year. The gross receipts showed (deck to truck) of three, viz., the only a amall increase on the year, Harbinger, 200 feet; the Duchess but agvings had been effected in the of Argyle, 190 feet; the Argus, disbursements on voyage: accounts. 175 feet. These vessels wore be- The ships steamed over 58,000 miles tween 1,500 and 1,600 tons regis- more than in 1928 and port charges ter. The Harbinger was said to and the cost of loading and discharge the loftiest ship afloat. ing cargo, naturally, were higher. The Muncaster Castle, mention On the other hand, in spite of the ed by your correspondent, Stephen extra mileage steamed, large econo Rowland, M.D.; was known no a mies had been affected in the conlofty ship. Her 180 feet was aumption and cost of fuel-oil and in measured from the deck. The 210 the cost of deck and en-feet of the American vessel, May gine stores and of repairs Flint, was probably measured and renewals. Further, the ac from the keel. counts for 1929 benefited from the Incidence of the laying-up perioda for, the annual overhauls of the ships which, it was pointed out at the
JUNK SINKS, meeting a year ago, was apt to bear unequally as between one year and Cheung Kee, the the next The year 1928 suffered trading Junk, report rather severely in this respect in Water Police the sink comparison with 1927, and last vessel on Sunda year the
was reversed was at anchor Clearly, in another year the tables when, at about 9, p.m. tug other may be turned and funke,, laden with bricks, ccaine North
tic: Passen Trafic, alongside to anchor
Noteworth
on the volume of Tra senger traie, which
Toon Bay,
The anchors, fouled and the tic pas cables becsine entangled, with the wed a slight result that Cheung's junk sank
All her crew were rescued.
Increase last year on 1928.
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