ROYAL
INTEROCEAN
LINES
JAVA PORTS and MACASSAR
"TJIBADAK"
"TJITJALENGKA”
"STRAAT MALAKKA”
*BOISSEVAIN"
"STRAAT SOENDA"
TEGELBERG”
SAILINGS ARRIVALS
15th Oct. 29th Oct.
MANILA
SAILINGS
7th Oct. 5th Nov
30th Nov.
28th Dec.
13th Oct.
27th Oct.
ARRIVALS
18th Det. 18th Nov.
SINGAPORE, PENANG and BELAWAN DELI
-VAN-RIEMSDUK”
"VAN NIEUTSZ"
SAILINGS
.3rd Oct.
...19th Oct.
ARRIVALS
In Port 13th Oct....
EAST & SOUTH AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA
ARRIVALS
SAILINGS
"STRAAT MALAKKA"
7th Oct.
"BOISSEVAIN”
5th Nov.
"STRAAT SOENDA"
30th Nov.
"TEGELBERG”
28th Dec.
18th Oct. 18th Nov..
Calling at Mombasa & L Marques direct. Transhipment cargo accepted on through B's/L to
Dar-Es-Salaam and Zanzibar.
JAPAN
SAILINGS
ARRIVALS
"STRAAT MALAKKA"
"BUISSEVAIN”
"STRAAT SOENDA”
.20th Oct.
TEGELBERG"
28th Nov.
Gtle Oct. 11th Oct. 31st Ort 2nd Dec.
Agents: HOLLAND-EAST ÁSIA LINE.
EUROPE via MANILA and MALAYA
"MARIEKERK”*
"MOLENKERK”
SAILINGS
3th Oct.
14th Nov.
ARRIVALS
20th Oct.
not calling Manila after Hongkong.
Transhipment cargo accepted on through B's/L to India, Mediterranean and Northern European ports.
12
"MARIEKERK"
"MOLENKERK"
JAPAN
SAILINGS
..25th Oct.
ARRIVALS
6th Oct. 13th Nov.
KING'S BUILDING: TELS: 28015 to 28017 CHINESE AGENTS: 82. ComauHt. Ra. C. Tess: 31196-25133
DE LA
RAMA LINES
ARRIVING FROM US. ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO
5.5. "DONA AURORA”
m.v. "DONA NATI"
18th Oct. .Early Nov.
SAILING FOR U.S. ATLANTIC COAST VIA SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES
5.5. "DONA AUROEA" ..(Calls Japan) m.v. "DONA NATI".....(Calls Japan)
....Early Nov...
.Laic Nov.
THE DE LA RAMA STEAMSHIP CO., INC.
(Incorporated in the Philippines)
CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICE Tels. 23738-20153
MARINA HOUSE Tela. 23676-22875
STATES MARINE LINES
FAR EAST SERVICE
FROM U.S.A. PORTS
S.S ROBERT LUCKENBACH”
Due 9th October
Agents
GOURLIE & CO., (HK.) LTD.
Union Building
Telephones: 20321 & 31341
THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1949,
HONG KONG WATERFRONT
BY OUR HARBOUR REPORTER
Typical of the "Kwat Chai" fishing sampan, this craft shou along the East Coast, wächtergikeuntem,APSKOM Strimps-und-simila ----Note the drag hets, piled on the stern and bow.
Pirates Take To The "Kwat Chai"
(Editor's Note: This is the truth of a series of pictorial feitures to acquaint the general public with the numerous types of small native craft operating in local waters and their varied Through the courtesy of the Marine Department it has been possible to identify them individually and obtain the neces sary particulars,)
Kaagt.
----
In My Log
Are you travelling?
Suppose you are on a holiday cruise aboard a liner for the first time. Suppose you are at one of the ordinary falks, without any "strings" to pull
Do you know how to go through the series of "do this, do that" before you can eventually board the ship?
It's surprising Low, "ignorant" you'll find yourself under the cir cumstances.
And this is no mere presump- tion...ask the shipping booking clerks and they'll tell you of the Plasmestereotyped queries made over
the counter-what, how where.
CABLE LAYING
The 8,050-ton British cable ship Monarch is now engaged on cable laying and repairs off Gibraltar in the South Atlantic, for the Italian Gov- ernment.
Britain's largest cable vesi sel was recently chartered by Italy.
Japanese Shipbuilding
Japan is building new cargo vessels of greater gross weigh
tonnage than are being produced wday in at least six other ship- ping countries,
How to go about it...
and
Let's say you're bound for a foreign port. The rst thing. of course, is your passport (British). This has to be "chopped" by the Immigration Officer
(Oriental Building, opposite VRC) indicat- ing your destination, and re-entry into Hong Kong
Next most important is the visa jer entry permit to be issued by the local Consulate of the country you intend to visit
Then a
Generally, this takes time days, perhaps weeks, before you're accepted as a bona fide guest
visit to the shipping office for passage. More often than not, you'll be told the same story: Bookings have been very heavy, you'll have to wait, (Yes, in other words, queue ap!)
*
The fastest craft under oors-generally used by small-time pirates to victimise sailing fishing vessels around local waters — is the "Kwat Chai" fishing sampan. Specially constructed with flat bottom and a very shallow drought, this East Coast type of native croft con operate irrespective of the tides.
About 100 "Kwat Chais" make days, when the junks are help- their home base in local waters less against their superior, speed. For the first time since the war, -Tsun Wan Bay, To Kwa Wan, | O: numerous minor piracy cases
Japanese shipbuilding is Shamshuipo, Shaukiwan, Just reported to the local and Chi- much active and the nation is Bay and Taipo
nese authorities, about 90
You'll be coached at the ship- 0.7 per cent of per producing cent of the vessels used by the world's vessels, in new shipping ping office for the necessary bag- brigands
so report the "Kwat
authorities studying gage arrangements.
The last important thing is a Chai type.
international shipbuilding pro-
10-a recognised doctor for the visit Incidentally, one of these fish-Tess.
different doses of vaccine and the jeg sampans was instrumental in landing one of the largest sharksing on 15 cargo ships, totalling
Japanese shipyards are work- subsequent certificates.
Then follow these terrible an- ever caught in local waters.
93,465 gross weight tons, and twoxious days of visiting the folks, That was some time in Augustankers of 25,000 gross weight last-minute shopping and fare-
well parties.
The catch of this fishing ram- por consists mainly of lobsters, crabs and other varieties marine animals that exist on the
of
sea bed. Fish is sometimes in- cluded in the catch.
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A long narrow coastal craft
Chai" is found in great East coast, especially at Ping Hci. Kap Tze and Shun Chuen.
thebers along the South last year when
Owing to the very shallow ap proaches to these places. a spe- cial type of native vessel had to ive
which constructed, sequently led to the debut of the "Kwat Chai."
อ 700-lb. shark
got entangled in the drag net of "Kwat Chai" which was on her
tons.
тегу
the
In freighters, Japan's 93,463 normaal fishing venture off Lam gross weight tons carpare with Tong Island opposite Shek O. six ships of 34,180 tons by the It took the personnel of the United States; 21.766 tans by sub-amall craft nearly two hours be- Italy, 28,552 tons by Spain; 19 fore the desperate monster could ships of 33,401 tons by Canada be towed ashore at Shek O beach, and 52,820 tons by Australia, opposite the Golf Course.
Britain leads in the construc
The bottom of the hull is flat and the stern is broad. The The net was damaged beyond tion of all types of shipping
draught is very shallow and on-repair. ables the sampan to operate in shallow waters. where such a marine animals thrive.
The hull tapers and rises at the boar. She has no heel. The "Kwat Chai
can easily be slid up the sandy beach.
When she is bound for a long journey, a mast and sails are in- stalled. But it is common know- ledge that the "Kwat Chal" does not make a good sailing craft be- cause of her peculiar construc tion. Sails are only used when there is a stern wind.
The craft is normally operated by cars, manipulated by the per- sonnel from 2 standing position. There is no rudder. The cars- men nearest the stern adjusts his oar in such a manner as to keep the craft on the desired course. Each vessel is usually manned by crew from three to six men. There are two methods of fish- ing employed
cent of
45.9
per When the shark was dissected, vessels.
the world's
pair of blue jeans with J
All Japanese ships, with three leather belt and buckles were exceptions, are listed for Japanese found inside its stomach.
owners.
WHO'S
..Local Shipping circles eagerly await the return of Mr. James Jolly, CBE, Director of Marine, en October 24 by the ss Carthage from the United Kingdom after
long leave.
A popular personality who has. contributed considerably to main- taining good will between the Government and the shipping community, 31. Jolly Jeft the Colony in January this year with Airs. Jolly by the ss Canton.
He will resume his duties as Director 02 Marine, which in the
For lobsters, a section of twine meantime are being attended to netting.
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about 18 inches square, Ly Mr. Neill Garla
is stretched out by two pieces! Hong Kong rst saw Mr. Jolly
of curved bamboo splints cross-in 1939 when he was transferred
ed about a foot above the centre of the net. The other two cor- ners are brought up by pieces of string and tied at the crossing thus forming a net basket.
Clams are tied where the splints meet to bait the catch.
from Lagos, Nigeria, where he was Harbour Master. He was the Colony's Deputy Harbour Master when he arrived here.
WHO
MR JAMES JOLLY, CBE,
Good health...a pre-requisite!
Weeks of waiting...and you get your ticket.
*
Etiquette on the High Sear!
then
Little need be said about this... ting hotel, sometimes more luxu- The 20th century liner is a foa-
rious than the share counterpart.
Emily Post, therefore, still holds good generally.
However, there are some "do's and don'ts, which a first-timer should observe to "get along."
The Do's...
Do what you will...meal times are set...sun bathe and swim when the weather permits...deck games help make new friends... dancing is popular in the ings...the library is well-stocked for the bookworms.
even-
And dress in what you will of course, observe the formal din- ners, by all means.
The Don'ts...
The word "skipper" is taboo in the presence of the master, official title of the captain of a.ship. It is generally a favourite reference when the "old man" is not around.
The "bridge" and other "pri
areas are not for passengers unless invited. This is sometimes made more conspicuous by sign boards.
vate
A passenger may have a whim for a certain "strategic" position on the-deck. Others should not overlook this and should retrain from trespassing on the desired
In in the same year he was was changed last year from spot. It is normally accepted that awarded the Royal Navy Reserve Harbour Master, when the Gov-it should be his for the duration Decoration
ernment changed the naIDE of of the trip.
A fine strong string is then at- Born in Bolton, Lancashire, Mr. Harbour Office to Marine Depart- tached to the crossing and float-Jolly began bis life afloat very ment.
ed by means of a crude marker early after graduating from the after the trap is lowered on to normal secondary school He the sea bed. This is retrieved Joined the Officers Training ship, Vito Dumis after a day or two.
HMS Conway, aboard which he There are about 20 to 50 traps Eained his fest experience aboard each "Kwat Chai Most navigation.
Service and
Ask any veteran seaman and he'll tell you all about Vita
And, last but not least, if you're asked to be "initiated" before the "Court of King Neptune"-the or- deal of every first-timer when the liner "Crosses the Line (Equator}" -do not dismiss it as being chii- dish. It's just fus...a tradition enjoyed by both young and old.
the
of the lobsters sold here are The following 18 months saw Dumas and his yacht Logh II-- 7 brought from the East Coast by him acquiring experience in the the lone globe-trotting Argentine this type of
of fishing vessels. Royal Navy Reserve.
sailor who will be given
the How's your nautical vocabulary! The other method is to drag In 1927, Mr. Jolly obtained his naval rank of captain (retired) a net over, the sea bed, usually master's and extramaster's certi and the corresponding pension by her when you ride the waves.
Dea's insist on being a landlub- where it is muddy or sandy fate and joined the Colonial the Argentine Congress. Crabs, shrimps, small fish
Know some rudiments of nau- 25 Marine Officer in Dumas and his yacht other kinds of crawling morine Nigeria, Concurrently,
aretical jargon to help make he was known to seamed of the Sever cruise an interesting one. products caught in the net will Salvage Officer, Airport Control Seas. His exploits in his small be hauled aboard.
Offeer and Harbour Master.
craft have been blazoned in head-one morning in the China Sea.
This was what we once heard Small-time pirates utilise this Ja 1940 he was appointed Act-liness in world newspapers. type of sampan to victimise sailing Harbour Master, Acting Di
A passenger: What's the time, Saling always alone, Dumas anilor? ing fishing boats en dead calm rector of Air Services and Marine made his appearances without
Magistrate in Hong Kong
Steward: Two bells, sirt notification in places as far apart Our timekeeper helped to ease He was also chairman of the as South Africa, New Zealand Shipping Control Board.
When the Japanese occupied The lone sailor made his second the Colony Mr. Jolly was intern and last great voyage in 1946
Pacific For East Live Juc.
DIRECT
Fast RegularTrans-Pacific Service
SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES
Tosial
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From
OVERLAND
NEW YORK-CHICAGO-DETROIT-TUBUNTO, KONTREAL AND ALL AMERICAN & CANADIAN CITIES.
Ball
Ban Francisca & Les Angites.
Ban Francisce oc San Francisco Oct. 11 SAB Frociace Oct. 25 San Franciscs Oct.27
Oct. 7 Ock,. 13 Oct. 27 Oct. Zi
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""CALIFORNIA BEAR”.
San Francisc
Nor Nor
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Zen Francisco & Los Angeles
via Kebek Tokobama,
For full particulars call General Agents.UNITED STATES LINES CO.: Queen's Bldg. Tel 81251
and then Brazil.“
a rather embarassing situation. It was 9. ath, then.
Yes,
time reckoning aboard ship is in terms of bells and watches. ed at Stanley. After the Libera when he sailed for New York in Normally, there are three wat- tion, he left for the UK on re-September from Argentina ches--8 to 12; 12 to 4; and 4 to 8. cuperation furlough; returning to
Dumas was
within reach of Every 30 minutes beginning from a Hong Kong in July, 1046. Since safe waters and sighted the Statue watch a bell rings. For example, then he has been working hard of Liberty. when suddenly taking afternoon watch of 12 to rehabilitate harbour facilities storms blew up and tossed Dumas to 4, it'll be "one bell" at 12.30 and at the same time maintaining and his gallant craft into raging, "eight bells" at 4 p.m. and goodwill among the shipping cir-
high seas.
Fur months his whereaboutsk
cles.
A
so on.
the
During his stay in England in was a mystery. Newspapers Know these? 1946, he was awarded the Cas which played up the sea saga re- in the 1948 New Year Honours, ported both "skipper" and craft Mr. Jolly was also elected and as lost.
One day
sworn in as a Younger. Brother
Your right and left becomes
AMERICAN. PRESIDENT LINES
The Global Flea
TO HONOLULU & SAN FRANCISCO
via JAPAN
*President Cleveland” "President Wilson" "General Gordon"
..Arr. Oct. 15 Arr. Nov. 2 Arr. Nov.
Sails Oct. 18
Sails Nov. 2
Sails Nov. $
TO SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES
"President Madison" "President Pierce"
via JAPAN
Sails Oct. 27
........Arr. Oct. 26
..Arr. Nov. 8 Sails Nov. 9
TO NEW YORK, BALTIMORE & BOSTON
via PACIFIC COAST & PANAMA
"President Grant"
"Marine Snapper"
5
......Arr. Oct. 4 Sails Oct.
Arr. Nov. 1 Sails Nov. 2
ROUND THE WORLD
VIA MANILA, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, KARACHI, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, GENOA, NEW YORK and BOSTON-
"Willamette Victory" "President Polk"
TO JAVA & STRAITS
"President Johnson
Opposite Star Ferry
..:Arr. Oet 1 ..Arr..Oct. 19
Sails Oct. Sails Oct. 20
2
Arr. Oct. 21
Sails Oct. 22 Tel. 25172/5.
BEND LINE
SHIP "BENAVON" **BENWYVIS" "BENVENUE”
ARRIVALS
FROM
DUE
.UK. via Singapore
6th Oct.
15th Oct
-do
27th Oct.
-do-
31st Oct.
"BENLAWERS"
dow
19th Nov.
"BENRINNES"
-do
21st Nov,
"BENARTY" "BENVORLICH"
do
28th Nov.
do
10th Dec.
SAILINGS
"BENLEDI"
SHIP
"BENAVON" "RENVENUE"
BENLEDI” "BENLAWERS'
"BENNEVIS"
"BENWYVIS" "BENARTY"
"BENRINNES”
TO
London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Ham- burg & Hall
LOADING
9th Oct. 30th Oct
5th Nov.
23rd Nov.
Liverpool, Glasgow, 8th Oct. Dublin, Havre,
Antwerp,
Rotter
dam & Hamburg
Genoa. London, Hull & Leith
7th Nov.
20th Dec.,
25th Nov,
via Malaya, Colombo, Aden, Port Sudan & other way parts
⚫ Accepts cargo for Japan.
-
Omits Hamburg, calls at Genos.
Omits Hamburg, calls at-Leith
For Further Particulars, Apply To-
W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA) LTD. Agents
York Building.
Telephone: 34165.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
M.S. "MORELIA"
LOADING ABOUT 7th OCTOBER for
ADEN, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, GENOA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, OMO,- GOTHENBURG & COPENHAGEN Tanks available for the carriage of oil in bulk.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Queen's Bldg, 2nd floor,
Tel. 34111 & 34113.
KLAVENESS LINE
SAILINGS
Direct to Los Angeles, in 16 days Thence San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle & Portland M.S. “FRANCISVILLE“
.29th Oct:"
ARRIVALS FROm pacific coAST
M.S. “CASTLEVILLE” M.S. "BOUGAINVILLE"
21st Oct. 21st Nov.
22nd Oct.
Sailing to Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang, Belawan & Batavia
berhout Starboard and, port, floor is deck; M.S. "CASTLEVILLE”: in December-about wall is bulkhead; room is cabin;
of Honourable Corporation of two months later he limped into corridor is alleyway; kitchen i
Trinity House the highest non-port at Cera cantile Marinerded in
tar-to-be
on the North East galley; staircase ts companionway; in the Mer coast of
window is porthole; bed is bunk; Dumas had been at tiller for mile is knot; chain is cable; diary Shortly after his return here, 106 days. Exhausted and close to is log certificate is ticket. he was appointed Chairman of starvation he was forced to rest „And you don't say "Cheerio the Port Executive Committee.
long You say,,,,den sorage !
In hospital before continuing for His title, Director of Marine, home:
750
Passenger Accommodation
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