LOG BOOK
The Loss of the Mersing-
The Court of Inquiry, which sat last week to investigate the
oircumstances of the loss of thio
local steamer Mersing in conce
Fatima fors
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY AUGUST 31. 1911-
AERTEX
CELLULAR.
quones of her collision with the COOLEST & MOST COMFORT steamer, Khong Song off Pulau Pisang on July 20, lús isnod its decision. There were thirteen
ABLE UNDERWARE'
HIGH
for
Mails
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
ILL despatch VESSELS to the Undermentine PORTS, og or aloit
W the DATES Bamed.
rona [LO""DON, VIA) USDAL PORTREET,
ARUADIA
Capt. Barchaus.eng
'LONDON & ANT,】 Socoтna
Shipping-Steamers.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO. LD
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Highost Class, raslost and Most Luxurious Steamers on the Const, having plendid Accommodation for Chow Pasengers Electric Light Excellent FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 9 to 10 days.)
Gukine.
<WERAMRUITS, SUPER CAPTAIN"
STEAMERS ·
TO JAIL, UN
Noon 2nd Bepl.
About
KENA
·G; J. Coldwell....
SANDINA ...
"About" Capt. C. & Talba, h,x.n. ) 201h Føj. [
Alost 7th Sond. About
See Special Adverlini zucaj
Freight only.
Freight and
Paska
Freight only,
·Fight and Pas ago. Freight and Passag
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· ·WERBY. S'PORK, PEN, ONBO PART SAID AND⋅ MANKILLER in }⠀ GRADE.SHANGHAI, PALMA .......
MOJI, KOBE } Capt. II. "A W Clark,
YOKOHAMA Ƒ'S KONK SÍLANGHAI ..... Capt. GW.Gockmin,... 14th Sopt.
(Dační AZ ƒ About
Copi, H.S. Brad 1,8.8.8. 128th Sep,
questions put beforo Mr. Firm THE SUMMER stung (President) and the three “assestors (Commander Radcliffe, R.N., Captain Gray, and Captain: Bainbridge) by the Crown thoir an an' they issned swers. The following aro the answer of the Court-
1. The Mersing was properly found and equipped and in a sca- worthy condition on leaving Singapore on the 20th July, 1911.
2. The Kheng Song was pro- porly found and equipped and in a Beaworthy condition on leaving Malaces on the 28th July, 1911. ...”
3. Each vessel carried her pro per complement of oflicora as re- quired by Ordinancs II of 1882,
4. There is no evidence to show that a proper look-out was unt kept on the Morsing, In the opinion of the Court the lookout on the Kheng Seng was not pro- rorly kept.
5. The Court finds that propor steps wore taken by those in charge of the Mersing to cusure. her safe navigation, after the Khong Seng had been siglited; | but is of opinion that those in charge of the Kheng Song did-not take proper steps to ensure her safe navigation after sighting the Mersing,
6. In the opinion of the Court those in charge of ebeli vossal took proper action at the last. nonont when a collision was in- ovitable to minimise loss or damage.
7. The Court is of opinion that the master of the Kheng Song after ascertaining that his ownship was not in immediate danger should have made efforts, ourlier than he did, to ascertniu i the fate of the Mersing, and of those on lusard her, ami to ronjer necessary assistance.
8. After the collision the master
of the Mersing took proper action
to save life.
JT. SHAW,
TAILOR- AND · OUTFFFTER,
Hongkong Hotel Buildings,
Quo Hd. Coutral. [1258 PEAK TRAMWAYS.CO.
LIMITED.
"TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYA.
*7.00 am to 8.00 8.m. Every 15 m3R... 8.00 to 10,00′′min.jy: 10 ma
16 min. 10.00am to 11.00 .m. 11.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. -,, 12.43 pr. to 1.15 p.m.
It
15 min.
10 min
1
For Furtler Farticulars, apply to
P. 20. 8. N. Co.'s office,-
Hongkong. 9 lei. August, 1911.-
E. A. HEWETT,
Superintendent.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN.
Halyang... | Capt. J: W Evans FRIDAY SU: Hatching... Capt. W. C. Passione..[ TESDAYS au Frol Haitan... Capt. J. 8. Roach] FRIDAY, 2 18h 50, t, al;1;1,90 During this manths of JULY and AUGUST, RETURN TICKETS vailable for three months will be issued 46 m raduction of 20%, un the usual rat 15 Foodbow.
"Steamers will arrive at; and depart from the Co.'s Wharf (for Binka Plur
For Praight and Passago, nisply to
Douglas, Lapraik & Co., General Managerðir.
JAVA CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
P Stumper TJibodas Tjimahi Tikint
Regular Fortnightly Service hotwren JAVA, CHINA and JAPAN
Tjilatjap'.... Tiliwong Titaroem.... Tjipanas
Consignee **
FROM EUROPEA THE HANGA Steamship Kitc
RSEINFELS
Captain: Wajhanson, haying arrived, Cousines of Cargo are hereby informed that i sir goods are being landed and placod at their risk in the hazardous and/or extm-hazardous: Godowne of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Gock wa Company, Lituited, whence delivery may be obtained against Bills of-Lading comitented by the Under- signed, folvendidit t
Oplonal Cargo will be carried on «nle-s noth o to sub-contrary bò givea Jonday!
All claims must be prosentest wilin sen days of the Stonner'a arrival hub, after which data" they cannot be re-
ognizid.
KNJ olajungi/will;be admitted after the Ganda have left the Godówns, and all Goods romaining undelivered aftorbe
fat last, will be subject to rent
A brakun olisfed, and damaged goode must be left in the "Godowns,
rom Expected on or shoot Fill lead un or abwhere they will be oxamined on the
20rl last., at 9.50) 1.10.1
No Fire Insurauss will be effected by MJAVALAMIst ball AngidA PAN- suball AL
y in any case whatever. AVA. Las half Ang...SHANGHA This steamer brings on evig ** JAPAN 2nd balf Ang JAVA. Kog Ring Imm Uhalationin. JAVA.. 2nd half Aug.JAPAN 180mm Xog, JAVA...fat half SeSHANGHAJANS Apt. Tjimanock JAYA M..............2nd half Sep.AVA Jud Cat Sept. The sisamara are all fitted throughout wil Electrio_Light, and bave accommodation for a limited number of saloon passengers, and will take cargo
1.15 p. to 1.46 p.m. 15 IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINES:- Porta in Netherlands-India on through /
1.46 pm to 2:16 pm 2.15 pm. to 5.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. to 8.10 p.m.
14
15 mln.
21
10 mio.
.
NIGHT CARS. 8.45 pm and 9 pas, 9.45 jim. to 11.30 p... every 15 mínu e SUNDAYS.
15 jula.
8.00 am to 10.30 s.m. every 15 min. 10:30 m.m. to 11.00a.m... 10 min 11.45 . tọ 12.00 soon 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. 7.00 pm. to 8,10 p.m. -
NIGHT CARS aù on Wà k Days. SATURDAYS.
By
10 min
*
11
15 min.
T
10.
10 mis
For
VAPLES, GENOA
ALGIERS, GIDRAL- TAR, SOUTHAMP TON, ANTWERP and HAMBURG
STKAMEICH.
Painz Ludwig "/ 18,390 Capt. F. v. Binzer an
WEDNESDAY,
at Noo
SHANGHAI, ~NAGA;{"GSELESAU"
SARI, 15 min.
Bairs Cars at 11.46 "p.m
SPECIAL CARS. Armagen oat at the Company's Offor. Aloxenira Buildings, Den Vronx Boad. HN 1), HUMPHREYS & SON
Genemì Manag+17. Mangbang, 16th June 1911-
The Mersing foundered in SUN GLASSES.
from ten to lifteen minutes after the collision.
10. Seven persons fro missing from the Mersing, io. 3 of the
--- crow and 4 passengers.
*་
11. The Mersing sunk, unit is a
fotal loss.
"the stem of the Kheng Seng,
Any fint nade to any proscription. No charge for testing sight.
Ropairs of ali doscription made by competoal workmen.
-N." LAZARUS,
Ophthalmic Optician,
14, D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong.
This caused the stem planking to Honglong, 21th July, 1911.' E929
12. Slight damage was domo to
just above the copper sleuthing.
open out, and resulted in slight|
leakage.
THE CHINA
13. The Court is of opinion!
that the ships were crossing ships,
00, LL
the Mersing hoing on the star-
PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE
board bow of the Khong Song............(Carital PAID ur...$1,250,000.)
It was the duty, therefore, of the
Khong Song under article 10 of
the Collision Regulations to keep Loans on Mortgage of Heans. Posper ty
out of the way of the other ship
This she failed to do, owing to
&o.
drved on Stomge,
draces made on Merchandise.
the wrongful artion of the gun-1s made on the Provident System.
ner of the Kheng Song.
Marriage of Captain. Stosch.
A wedding took place at St. George's Church, Singapore, the contracting parties being Georgs
ROBE
Aud
YOKOHAMA
MANILA, ANG AUR,
.... 16,000 f Abunt WEDNES DAY, 6th Sept Capt. The Stilllog
YAP, NEWGUINEA, { "Contaxz BRISBANE, BYT- Capt. I Klug ist, 6,75 | { NEY & MELBOURNE)
KOBE & YOKOHAMA
KUDAT & SANDAKAN
(SATURDAY,91 |
For particula of Freight and Passage, apply to the
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN. Telephone No. 375
-York: Buildingsel Bi
1971
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
́INTERMEDIATE STEAMER.
"MEINAM
• Germwis * from Goteborg.. * Stallçek "Train Setubalā
Seplom Worms" from 1ör- dak is.
"Go monía” fram Gothenburg, "Trolobofrana Abashk HAMBURG-AMERIKA' LINIE,
HONOKOsa Orrioz, VIN Hongkong, 25th Aug., 1911 [956
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE P. &'0. 8. N. Co.'s Steimship.
SUNDA,"
THE
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SÁID, BUEZ
and STRAFTS, ** Consigneos of Oargu' by the mbaro- ammed rosel nrs liereby taforand that their Goods are being landed and laced at their risk in the Hongkong
Chapt, Biomond, on the 2nd of September, will leave this Koelo in Wharf and Godown Co.s
Hop, Daylight. 1971 direct to
("PLINE SICH Usy” 6,000 ƒ About
TUES-
Capt. E. Ernsting DAY, 19th Sept (“Bʊanno”...................5,050 (M.Idle of
Capt., F. Nothill {+ September,
+ !!
All the steamers of the Enripend Line are fluted with Wirele Toleg phy. New System of elefanten.
Par fürber Partionism, apply tö
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD
MELCHERS & CO.,
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CHINA.
„Jongkong, 28th August, 1:11
DRAGON CYCLE JOHN THOMAS COTTON.
DEPOT, ELECTRICIANS.
Engineers and
VETERINARIAN & FARRIER (Qualified).
Godowns at Kowloon, whore each Con- gument will be sorted out Matk by
Marseillies Havre, Glasgow and Mart and delivery can be obtained mus
Antwerp.
For particulars plenso apply to
P. THOMAS,
AGENT,
Queen's Building.
Hongkong, August, 20de 1911.
To Sail
To Sail
Hongkong-Boston & New York.
AMERICAN-ASIATIO S.S. CO.
FOR BO TON NEW YORK VIA -PORTS & BUEZ CANALS- (With liberty to call at the Malabar Coast),
Business Address
Steam, Oil, Gas and Motor
Rickshaw Builders.
AH TOO STABLES,
No. 7, Kus oll St cot,
Hongkong. Teleplume No 272,
Hongkong, 27th July, 1911. [ 1059
3.8.
Berains To
Typewriters, Bicyclos, Phono- GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
graphs, and all kinds Electric Goods and Machinery"
'PHONE 482.
No 63, Des Voeux Road Central.
Mannging Proprietor:-
Rate and Particulars on application).
THE OFFION:or TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR OF WILLS, ATTORNEY, &o.,
Undertaken and Executed.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
Полега! Масадата.
541411
SHIPBUILDERS,
KATUNA!!
on or about 8th September, 1911 For Freight and further information (apply to judg
SURWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Goueral Agents. Hongkong. 14th Ang., 1911;. [ 1316
THE
In Casks of 375-lbs. net. In Baga of 250 lbs net 1-SHEWAN, TOMES & CO
General Manigela. Hana. 18th Ang, 1910, M BOILERMAKERS, AND REPAIRERS, FORGEMASTERS, BRASS AND IRON FOUNDERS, CONSTRUC|| TIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS...
--Friederich Stosch, Master Marider, Hon-kong, 1914 March 1408.
of Penang, and Willa Frieda
Luise Freise of Stade, Prussią.
The bride was given away by Captain Peters, and Mr. F. T. Ansen was bestraun. The Rev.
F. W. Haines officiated.
TAIKOO
'C. LAURITSEN;
SALVORS
Modern Appliances for quick construction and repair of Ships, Engines, Boiler, Railway Rolling Stook, Bridges, and all Classon of Engineering, Iron and Wood Work Electrical Drives, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Tools
installed throughout the Works.
TAIKOO DOCKYARD,
GRAVING
DOOK
7. by. 88ft, by 4ft. 6 in. I'mups empty Dock in 28-4 hours,
69-ton Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE
for Chains, Wire Ropes Riveta"-
and Motal Specimens.
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,
DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING CO
HONGKONG
The Singapore Lagoon Dock Mesare. Topham, Jones and Railton are losing no time in getting ahead with the preliminary work connected with their taking over, from Sir John Aird, of the contract for the construction of a! wet dock at Tanjong Pagar. Much of the plant already on the site has
.THREE PATENT SLIPWAYS. boon renovated, now lines of mailak ng sele up to 2,000 tons ways have been constructed, rand-
di sorment, providing conditions for ways are being opened, temporary minting allies with most efficient result offices are being run up and a general clearance made on the land between the road recently closed and the new diversion. The swamp on the allier side of the Singapore Government Railway ling in the direction of Nólson, Road is being filled in aur much 1s being pushed for wark
drously.
100 Tom ELECTRIC CRANE ox, QUA-
ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES THROUGHO
THE SHOP BANGING UP TO 100 Tows Cstimates given for Docking; Hepsins to Hall and Machinery, onstructional. Work
Managers and LGEETA 1
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
INGKONG CIRNA & JAPA
DOCK
CHINESE ENGINEERINO AND MINING CO, LTD CY CANTON-HONGKONG-TIEN- THIN LINE
ENTAL
ORIEN
STEAM
COMPY
· 1945.
The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company,
STÉAM FOR STRAITS, CEY LON, -AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITER
RÁNEAN PORTS, DE PLYMOUTH AND LONDON." THROUGH BILLE OF LADING TER FOR Batavia PERSIAN GOLF Continusta)”, “AMERICAN AND
SOUTH AFRICA: PORTS HE Steamship
"ARCAD A
Gapia'n S. Barcham, carrying
die Goods are landed,
Optional Goods will be landod hore onka lastrucions are given to the contry within 6 hours.
Goods not cleared by the lat attpim."-will-he-subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by mo in any case whatever.
Taronged packages must be left in to Godowns for examinating by the Coalgaces and the Company's sur reyors, Messrs. Goddard and. Douglas; at 10a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. All Claims must be prosented within ton days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be re- cognised. No Claims will, be admitted After the Goods have left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETTI',
J Superintendent Hongkong, 25th Ang, 1911. 4 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEESS FROM EUROPE, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. THE Company's Steatoship
ARI MARU,"
having arrived from the above ports, Consignoos of Cargo are lureby inform- ed that their Goods are being landad/- and placel at their disk in the Hong- kong und Kowloon Wharf and Godown t Company's Godowns at Kowloon, | where each consignment will be sorted mirk by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are
| Majesty's "Mails, will be despatched from this for Bombay, 40, on SATUR-nded g
Options goods will be carried on DAY, the 2nd September, 1911, as quias instructions are given to the Noɔn, taking passengers and Cargo contrary before Nooa, TO-DAY.
de aboro ports in connection with
the Company's “Mongolia,”* 10,000
ons, fmm Colomb, passengers
Goods not clearod by the 0th Sep- ember, will be subject, to justi
modation in which reel is becured beamnged packages must be left in the
Godowns for examination by the Con tože departure from Hongkong,
gore's and the Do.'s representatives appointed hour. All claims raust presented within ten days of the esmere arrival here, after which data they cannot be recognised.No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godown
Bilk and Valuables, vall cargo for France, Tom and Cargo for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into the mail steamer proceed mg direct to Marseilles and London oft er ongo for London, do, will be yeyed via Bombay by the "Arabia," dos in London on the 14th Os ober, 1911.
BE Charter d. Storm-hip-
"ONSANG" Taking Cargo on through Rilla
Lading to Tientsin, ria Taku, or Chinwangt to & Reil, will be des Hatchet for Chiawangtau oa or about 14th September ak The Company Biesmship HORA "KWANGPINGARMI will be despatched for Tientals Buod with Hiberty to call at intermediate pote
For Fraight and Passage, apply to ** CHINESE ENGINEERING SARAGUAND MINING CO.
Bus 16,7%,exandra Buildings,
BEM QUANG FAT YUEN,
802, Vapax Boad Contest, gkony; 21st August, 1911. 1289
be
NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA, NIPPON
Parcels will be received at this Office Hongko 2 20th - 1911 until the day before sailing. The
sustente and value of all packages are TSANG KWON
quired.
For further particulars; apply toma
E. A HEWETT,
-Superintendent. | Hongkong, 21st Angust, 1911. f 4 THE AMERICAN & ORIENTAL
FOR JOSTON & NEW YORK; With litery to call a Lie Malabar
Coast)
HE Steamship
TH
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230, Den Voux Road Central,
Telephone Fu, HDD,
Hongkony. 2nd Jan, 1911,
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