TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1931.
P.&O.-British India Apear and
Eastern & Australian
Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.
TAKING CARGO FOR
STRAITS, JAVA. BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA. INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS, EUROPE, &c.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (Under Contract with H.M. Government.)
8.8.
Tons.
From Hong Kong About
*SOUDAN
**KIDDERPORE 5.334
AKALYAN
COMORIN
*BURDWAN
*ALIPORE +KASHMIR
RANPURA
1931. 2nd May
5th May Oth May 19,144
May 15,132 23rd
30th May 2nd June 5,274
Jung 8,985 6th 16,001 20th June
+KASHGAR
RAWALPINDI
16.610
*PERIM
7,649
9,005 4th 18th 25th
July Jaly
July
+KHYBER
*SOMALI
RAJPUTANA
*PADUA
+KARMALA
CATHAY
*SOUDAN
*EALYAN
9.114 ist
Aug. sth Aug.
15th Aug. 22nd Aug.
16.508 5,999
9,128 29th Aug. 15,121 12th Sept. 19th Sept.
9,144 26th Sept.
'Destination.
Marseilles, London Hu, Hamburg,
&
Rotterdam & Antwerp, Straits, Colombo & Bombay. Mars, L'ion, But, R'dam & A'werp. Bombay. Marseilles & London. Marseilles, Londan, Hall, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp. Straits. Colombo.
Boinbay. Mars, L'don, Hall, R'dam & A'wera. Bombay, Marecilles & London. M'seilles, Ldon, R'dam & A'werp.
& Lunden. Bombay, Marseilles & Marseilles & Lordion.
'seilles, L'on, R'dum & A'werp
London, Hull, Hamburg, Marseille werp.
& London.
Motterdam
Bombay, Marseilles, Lention, Hall, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp. Marseilles & London. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Marseilles, London, Hull, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp. Marseilles & London.
- Cargo only. Calla Casablanca. $Calls Karachi & Port Swettenham.
Calls Havre.
Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Perts by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
TAKADA SIRDHIANA TILAWA
1031.
6,915 5th May 7,716 14th May 10,006 30th May
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
B.I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and earry a qualified surgeon.
THE CHINA
MAIL.
THE SHIP OF THE YEAR.
Empress of Britain's
Distinction.
In shipbuilding circles they have a laudable way of extolling the most notable example of ship- building each year. It matters not from which yard or country the vessel may emanate or the flag it files. If it is worthy of the honour it is acclaimed "The Ship of the Year."
HONG KONG AND MACAO LINE in Good Speed
S.S. CHUEN CHOW
Daily Sailing from Hong Kong at 2.00 pm.
Sailing from Macao at 7.50 a.m.
Sundays excepted.
Freight and Passage apply ---
CHUEN ON STEAM BOAT CO., LTD. 241, Des Voeux Road C.
Tel. 26061.
ARRIVALS OF SHIPS.
Sunday, April 26.
This time the honour comes the wny of Britain, and the twin screw Passenger liner Empress Chiswick, in 1892 the vessel be- of Britain, built for the Canadian ing fitted with reciprocating 4- Pacific Steamships, Ltd., by the cylinder engines of the "V" type Fairfield Shipbuilding and En- (designed by the late Sir John I. gineering Co., Ltd., of Govan. Thornycroft), and was the first Achilles, British str., 7,184 tons, has been acclaimed "The Ship of British destroyer to be equipped the Year" for 1930. Launched in with water tube boilers, with August last this mammoth vessel which Thornycrofts had already hus gross tonnage of 26,032 tons, had considerable experience, hav The overall length is 666 feet by ing built them (chiefly for for- 87 feet 9 inches wide at promeneign Governments) for seven or ade deck. A service speed of 21 eight years previously. knots was the aim of the design- and this, we believe, has surpass ers, with a 23-knot trial speed, ed all expectations.
The machinery proved itself
developing even more power than that for which it was designed. very reliable and was capable of
and the
One of the points of greatest. A large number of electric fittings were manufactured by interest which arose during the The General Electric Co., Ltd., trials of the first Daring was in the propellers. with connection with London, in conjunction Messrs. Stanes and Jones, the The early trials did not quite give architects, and manufactured at the results expected, the Magnet Works, Birmingham. late Mr. S. W. Barnaby found Apart from other fittings that the difficulty was due to the. Gecoray floodlights play an im- phenomenon which he termed portant part in the lighting of "cavitation," this being the first this ship. In all there are about time it had occurred in acute sixty of these and they are used form.
The difficulty was got over by for various purposes, such as flooding the port starboard and increasing the area of the propel foyer windows, etc., very effcc-lers and reducing the pressure per square inch due to thrust. tively.
Some useful experiments were made later on this phenomenon by the late Sir Charles Parsons.
The control of the fittings and bells and all other electrical ac- cessories in the cabins is effected
Incidentally it was the trials of from one combination unit em- bodying all switches and pushes the Daring which led to the gen. The eral introduction of solid cast under one common plate. cabin call bell system is of the bronze propellers, because on one luminous lamp pattern. the sys- of the trials of the Daring all the tem consists of units with red or blades (secured by dovetail and green lights outside each cabin key) were broken off, but the en- door, and further units in the gine stopped owing to the shear- alleyways with sectional indica. ing of a cotter in the high pres- These sure slide valve spindle, and but tors for the stewards. lights, once they are put into little damage was done.
the operation by the pressing of ap propriate buttons within cabin, continue to function until they are cancelled by means of the re-setting device on the out- side of cach cabin door.
The vessel eventually attained on official trial a speed of 27.7 knots as against the contract 27 knots.
Capt. W. Cosker, from Singa- pore, Holt's Wharf.-B. & S.
str., 1,083 tons, Dorry, German
Capt. J. Brahr, from Swatow, buoy No. B19,-Chau Yue Teng.
Tchekam Chinese str., 206 tons, Pakhoi, Capt. Lai Yee, from buoy No. C4.-Woo On & Co.
Monday, April 27.
Bueland, Norwegian str., 2,299 tons,
Captain Brekke, from Dairen, buoy No. B25.-Wallem & Co. Chenan, British str., 1,355 tons,
Capt. J. Newton, from Canton, Taikoo Dock.-B. & S.
Duisburg, German etr., 4,375 tons,
Capt. Eckhorn, from Manila, buoy No. A2. Jebeen & Co. Hermod, Norwegian str., 840 tons,
Capt. C. Andersen, from Bang- kok, buoy No. B17-Thoresen & Co.
President Grant,
str..
Mausang, British str., 2,063 tons, Captain G. F. Matthews, from
No. Sandakan, buoy
122.- J. M. & Co.
American 14,200 tows, Capt. W. A. Rues, from Manila, Kowloon Wharf. -Dollar S.S. Llue. Shun Chih, Chinese str., 1,251 tone, Thorbjorusen, from Capt. T. Salgon, buoy No. C6-Chang Tong Ha.
Capt. Saccone, from Saigon, Sphinx, French str., 6,724
buoy No. A.-M. M. Suiyang, British str., 1,594 tons,
tone,
Capt. J. Byrne, from Canton, buoy No. B15.-B. & S. Yuan Lee, Chinese str., 1,661 tons,
Capt. A. Kraukle, from Swa- tow, buoy No. B8.-Yuen Seng Fat.
HONG KONG TIDES.
Their second destroyer Daring was ordered in 1912, and was fast nearing completion at the outbreak of the war. Then, be- fore the vessel was actually com- missioned for service, she was re-
The time used is Standard, or named Lance, and subsequently had the distinction of firing the mean time of the meridian of 120. first naval shot in the war, sink-deg. E.; 00b. is midnight, 12hrs. is ing the Mine Layer Konigen noon. The heights are referred to the mouth of the the datum of the largest scale Ad- Luise in
This early success miralty chart of the place and Thames. seems to prove that a change of should be added to the depths given. name does not make an unlucky on the chart unless preceded by an asterisk (*), when they should be The new Daring can claim an subtracted from the depths. the case of the manual type, tele-excellent pedigree, and in Thorny- phonic communication can be croft's hands can safely be en- established from the push origin-trusted to carry on the best tra-
A few notes relative to the comprehensive fire alarm system installed throughout the ship are of interest. This system is of G.E.C. design throughout, and two types are employed. One is manual operated by the breaking of a glass, and the operation of a push, the other installed in the and operated by means of ther mostatic controls. Each system indicates on a luminous indicator ship. Manila, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney to the officer of the watch, and in
& Melbourne.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South). baggage rooms being automatic
NELLORE
TANDA
1931 6,853 1st May
5 p.m. 6,956 30th May 8T. ALBANS | 4,500 1st July
and Hong Kong to Australia.
Hong Kong to Sydney-19 days.
Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Jugan ating the alarm to the bridge by ditions of her namesakes.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following
com-
means of telephone hand bination outfits which are.kept in the fire alarm indicator for this These can be plugged into a jack incorporated in each push.
The Union 5.5. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom vis New purpose.
Lealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamera to London and
The P. & 0. Branch Service of steamers to Londen via Suez,
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and the lighting and allied equipment
London via Panama Canal
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
TILAWA KASHMIR TANDA
RANPURA SANTHIA TALMA KASHGAR
ST. ALBANS
*PERIM
TAKADA RAWALPINDI
*SOMALI
SIRDHANA
KHYBER
NELLORE
TILAWA
RAJPUTANA
SANTHIA
KARMALA
NANKIN
16,001
1981.
8th May
8th May
May
22nd May
Y'hame.
10,000 8th May Amoy, Shai, Mojl, Kobe & Osaka.
8,985
Shanghai, Moji, Kobs & Yokohama. S'hal, Moji, Kobe, Osaka & 6,956
Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama. Amoy, Moll, Kobo & Yokohama. Jane Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka,
Shanghai, Mall, Kebe & Yokohama. June S'hai, Moj
7.754
10,000
9,905
35th
4th
5th June
4,500
6th June
7,648
6,949
10th June 18th
16,819 19th
7,745
June June 27th June
&Y'hama.
Shanghai, Kobe Osaka of
Kobe & Yokohama.
& Yokohama. Moji, Kobe & Canka.
2nd July Amoy,
July
3rd 9,114
6.558 6th Jul- July
Kobo
Moji
& Yokohama. Kobo & Osuka.
Koba
Yokohama.
Mojl Moj, Kobe, Osaka & Yhams. 10,008 16th July Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.
1 16.580 17th July Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama,
7,754 20th July Amey, Moll, Kobe & Osaka. 9,128 81st July Shanghai, Moll, Kobo & Yokohama.
18t Aug. 1.Shanghai, Kobo & Yokohama,
7,058 *Cargo asly.
All dates are approximate and subfses to alteration without notice, WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses at Bingapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer,
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All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries. Parcels measuring not more than 24 ft x 2ft x 1ft will be received at the Company's Office' up to Ncon on the day previous to sailing.net Ma1
For further Information, Passage, Freight, Handbooks, etc, apply to:-
MACKINNON, MAC
ACKENZIE & CO.,
Hong Kong, độ
P. & 0. Building, Connaught Rd.
Agenta.
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD.
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERE" BOILERMAKERS, BRABS
and IRON FOUNDERS. Allworks Bons in this establishment is wer thirty years experience. We own two Sl1p- accommodate, any craft of 200 feet long-
Connaught Bost Central, Hong Kong / Tel. 20459,-
Kowloon, Hong Kong) Kowloon TeL: #7009.
Tow
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
VISIT THE
PHILIPPINES
via "PRESIDENT" Liners
An excellent opportunity
is afforded by the
*
PHILIPPINE'S TOURIST
ASSOCIATION
To tour the romantic Southern Islands and visit
CEBU -
- ILOILO and ZAMBOANGA
on the luxurious
S.S. MAYON
(Philippine Inter - Island S.S. Co.), and make the trip to BAGUIO Special inclusive ten-day tour
G$119.00
DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES AMERICAN MAIL LINE
LARKER
VILISICER \\W\___LINE.
EXPRESS
PAJAKA
SERVICE
BARBER WILHELMSEN
-LINE
THE PREMIER ALL WATER ROUTE TO NEW YORK and other U.S. Atlantic Ports via Panama. All vessels call at SAN FRANCISCO and 109 ANGELES en route.
Passengers desiring to travel by this interesting ronte will find the accommodation provided well up to their expectations, and at a cost most reasonable.
42 Days To New York,
DATE
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T.mos
April 28 to May 4, 1931.
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THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
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It will thus be gathered that throughout the ship has been de- From LEITH, ANTWERP, LONDON, signed on very elaborate and eff-
STRAITS AND MANILA.
"BENNEVIS "
cient lines, and since over 14,000 Osram lamps are employed in the The Steamship, scheme it is easy of realisation that "The Ship of the Year" of 1980 is lighted throughout in a very effective manner.
H.M.S. DARING. DESTROYER WITH EXCELLENT PEDIGREE.
Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- Mon. formed that all Goods are being land- ed at their rink into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be ob talaed
Ne claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 30th instant will be subject to
rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 14th May, 1931, or they will not be recognised.
One of the two new destroyers of "D". class which are being built to Admiralty design by Messrs. John I. Thornycroft & Co., Limited, at Southampton,
All broken, chated, and damaged has been allotted the name of Goods are to be left in the Godowne, Daring. It is of interest to note where they will be examined on the that this is the third destroyer to 26th instant at 10 am, by Messrs.
Goddard and Douglas. be built by Thornycrofts: to No Fire Insurance has been affect. bear this name, a fact which:em-ed. phasizes the long connection of Bilis of Lading will be countersign- this firm with Admiralty con-ed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD., struction,
Agents. Their first Daring was built at Hong Kong, 23rd April, 1981.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
TO AUSTRALIA. Calliog kí Manila (P. I2), Thursday 1s. Cairns, Townsvilla, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
British STEAMERS, CHANGTE - TAIPING {aunákna)
FASTEST and MOST-USTO-DATE ATEANERS IN THS SERVICE.N ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGEON and STEWARDESS CARRIED. Bricy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sydney-19 Days.
FIRST CLASH FARE TO SYDNEY, 676 RETURN HO
STEAMER.
.
**LONDON (via Australia) from £136.15.0. [ ¢Australian Newspapnes, on Bla)
Dys Hong Kong... Lanes Hong Kong “Lanes Mands
May 11
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TAL LINE, LIMITED
BONG KONG—SHAMINAS)
For. Passenger and Feight Information please apply:-
3.
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Agents.
Telephone 28021.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.,
HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS : TelegramS KOWLOON, HONG KONG HONG KONG OFFICE 25023.
Telephones: B KOWLOON DOCK 58951.
"MANIFESTO, HONG KONG."
DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON, STEEL, AND BRASS FOUNDERS,
FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELÈCTRICIANS.
On Lloyds
list of
approved
Cant
Steel
Manufac
turers.
T.S.S. EMPRESS OF JAPAN.”
Harbour
Call Flags
Buglacer
Boller. maker
Shipwright
In No. 1, Dock. Dimensions:-666'0" 0.A.x86x48'6" Mid: 26,000 tons Gross.
The Company pomesses Blx Granite Docks and Two Patent 'Slloways. The dimensions at No. 1 Dock are 700′0' = 98′0' x 20' over alll, H. W. Q.8. T. Balrage Tag "Henry Kenwick." 2,000 LH.P. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T. and Flag Call Signal TH.Q.H. Sheerlegs capable of lifting 80 tons.
Codes Used: A1, ABC Fifth Editions Engineering, First and Second Edition. Western Union Bentley and Walking.
Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager;"
R. M. DYER, BS, MINA., Kowloon Docks, Hongkong.