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effect on those who may be watching and waiting their turn to be lowered.

BRITISH SHIPS

WORK OF NATIONAL SEA TRAINING HOMES

AN APPEAL

Sir-At the forthcoming Board of rough weather, it would be much wave" possible to each boy.

very

much easier than by the use of oars (applause) his master's certificate.

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had obtained (Applause.) Dificulties in establish- ing the boys had been many, and he took that opportunity of saying to the various Liverpool shipowners whenever they required boys on their ships, he thought he was not asking too much in asking them to give some preference, at any rate, to those boys who had been trained in local institu- (Applause.) He had to ex- tiona press gratitude to the various ship- companies for their great sup- port and financial aid, without which they could not carry an their institu- tion in its present condition.

When he said they were still with- out money, he was sure they would not misjudge him or misinterpret his words, but they had accommodation the home for more bova than were in them. There were empty cots and dormitories which they could not fill for lack of funds, and that seemed

be deplorable condition, and one. He ap- life saving apparatus as is insisted which ought to be remedied.

and upon by the British American

subscribers of pealed for individual Departments. This

On behalf is one inca, 10. or 58. Inspection certainly unfair, and should be given of the committee, as chairman, he ex- attention at the International Con-pressed gratitude to the officers of the ference, and all be compelled to pro-institution, Captain Agnew, and Mr. In conclusion, Buzzo and Mr. Jago, both of whom vide much the same. I find one very popular American had been with him during the last journal is advertising its willingness quarter of a century, for the manger to give gold medal for the best ap- In which they controlled the homes.

was The resolution

unanimously paratus for safety at sea which may be submitted to them before Septem- adopted. ber next, these to be examined by a body of experts collected from the Gaval and merchant services.-Yeurs,

At the 26th annual meeting of the Lancashire and National Sea Training Homes for Boys, held at the Liverpool Town Hall, and presided over by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Alderman H. M. Miller), all of the speakers, taid Masts, Sails and Oars

stress on the national work of the While on this point the equipment institution, and the necessity for more of boats is worth consideration; for financial support to enable the homes instance, the provision of masts, sails to carry on their good work. It was 100 boys and -pars.

The masts were probably pointed out that another

could be taken into the institution i intended to keep sailing the bout to land, but nowadays with wireless and funds were available.

The Lord Mayor, in proposing the The following letter was recently good service of ships on each,trade sent to the editor of "The Journal of route, few hours planse before help adoption of the report and accounts, that is forthcoming. Regarding oare, they said the work of the institution was and published in Commerce,"

take up valuable

space, and not wonderful, for it made a life on the journal:

inį secan being easy to handle, especially

Such a life engendered courage, duty, Trade inquiry into the circumstances better if a means of hand operated loyalty and self-reliance, and also en-

All attending the loss of the Vestris, propulsion was adopted. pas-larged the mind.

sengers could take part, some means Sir Alfred Read, in seconding, sald and at the Diplomatic Conference, all the various points relative to the above of protection against spray could be that several of the boys obtained the question wil be reviewed, and an en-used, and a boat kept head on to sea Board of Trade officers' certificate-

--and one quite recently deavour made to eliminate as far as

the Job possible faults brought to fight con- in hands unaccustomed to

disaster- cerning the recent diss

The extra cast would not be heavy and Whatever proposed, getting away the upkeep practically nil. from a sinking ship when all other

aware of the motor-driven SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports, safeguards have failed must be pro-ships lifeboats, and the duty expect vided for. It will be readily admitted ed of them, as a means of keeping a that improvements in hout-lowering string of boats head to sea, and using apparatus have not kept pace with

the wireless to ships within range; other aspects of maritime progress, but it is well to provide for failure of one or more of the motor boats, In fact, it may be said that owing to the great increase in height of davit

and others having to depend on their heads above the water-line the diffi

own means of propulsion. It has been Many culties have been increased.

said that the ships of some countries ships' boat decks stand 80 to 90 feet do not provide the same quantity of ubove the waterline, this with three- fold blecks to each boat fall, with a fair margin of extra fall allowed for each davit means at least 90 fathoms of hard-laid four-stranded rope to be handled, and where there are three boats to be launched by the same pair of davits, recovering the falls and getting davits readjusted is a trying task for the following reason. When the first is lowered, and the strain on the fails relaxed, the initial

subsequent stretch

shrinkage and creates a tendency for all six parts to twist round each other, even with non- toppling blocks. This twist in tackles hanging slack makes it difficult to recover 'falls. There are also other conditions which adi to the dificulty, such as the ship laying over at one side, stormy weather, and darkness, Lifting & Lowering of Ships' Boats This all points to the urgent need of some mechanical means of lifting and lowering boats otherwise than by the long rope falls, and one that shall be simple, reliable and independent of other than manual power for opera- tion. We have now reached that stage where it becomes imperative to meet this problem, and replace rope by other methods.

When a ship is badly list- ed,

and the boats on one side are not available, it shows a strong need of sume other device, whien can be east loose and roiled overside without need of davits or falls, and within each of which there would be a means of pro- pulsion, hand-operated. Rafts such as were carried on ships and approved by the Board of Trade had their origin in the United States. True, they could cast overboard, and could boarded by those forced to take to the water in lifebelts. At the best, they were looked upon as a means of keeping people afleat until 3 res

vessel appeared, but what suffering would be endured, especially a sea were running, can scarcely he imagined. Often cost is quoted as this improvements operating against

in respect. When we

we consider the in- luxury of up-to-date ships, this point will hardly stand scrutiny. As to extra topweight, shipowners cer- tainly have a case, but if the whole problem were examined with a view to first cost, upkeep and extra topweight in the adontion of improved mechanical means for handling life boats and other buoyant apparatus, a fair balance would be struck, and, on the whole, distinct saving in several ways achieved, with more confidence on the part of the passengers

believe it was first mentioned in British

that Japanese journal the columns of

your training centres should be established Norwegian at all large ports where men could Chinese be given some training in boatwork, French and certificates of competency issues German No doubt this training has all been to Portuguese the good. Shipmasters and officers American have felt relieved to know that most Italian of their crews could at least handle Prior to the establishment oar.

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Sir Norman Hill proposed: "That this meeting expresses the conviction the practical experiences of twenty-six years (since the founding of the institution) show emphatically short summer holiday. Take a trip to Only requires the national necessity for its existence, Wach w and back. and for its further development on the four lays. See all the sights of the lines on which it was first establish-West River. It costs you only $38.40 ed, and has since been carried on, to and can be done in five days. Your which methode are to be attributed budget: the success and progress of the work." the Master of the He said that Merchant Navy (the Prince of Wales) had told them that, as salesmen, they as a nation must wake up, and there Offences committed over the week- fore, in speaking to the resolution, end were brought before the notice he wished to put before the subscribers of the Hon. Commander G. F., Hole, and the general public what it was They R.N. (retired) at the Marine Court that the homes were offering. ay commend it to others. this

offered to boys between the ages of morning.

were two 14 and 15 such a training as would Among the delinquents mis:resses of passenger junks who give them the best possible start pleaded guilty to charges of unlaw the Royal Navy or the British Mer-

dis- chant Navy. In addition, vecational He was bewildered, us fully transporting cargo, thus obeying a permit allowing the carry training for the set was made a specitizen, when he realised the gigantic The lads were taught sums of money that were being paid ing of passengers exclusively. Fines cial feature.

by models and instrumental apparatus cut by the Government in the shape of doles and other methods, while in was what seamanship meant, what Six other mistresses of cargo junks the rule of the road at sea, upon the that institution, by the payment of finitely arrange in a most adequate were all charged with lying clore in- understanding of which safety so £8,500, a capital sum, they could de-

All greatly depended, shore during prohibited hours.

The Liverpool lines who employed way the livelihood and future of che

(Applause.) were fined $10 or ten days' imprisons after they had been trained hundreds boys. ment.

of $10 each or ten days' imprison- ment were imposed.

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treasurer, Mr. II. G. Smith"; and "that the assistant treasurers and an- ditors, Messrs. Maw, Collins and Sons,

heretofore." be re-appointed with remuneration as

A vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor was accorded on the proposition of Mr. F. Brocklehurst, seconded by Celencl F. W. Blood.

Iramediacly following this meeting, the annual meeting of the Liverpool Navy League took place, when a re- solution passing the accounts, and ap. painting the officers of the League, was adopted.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. -.

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Those say: In the handling of boats and responsible for the finances of that thorough knowledge of all institution ought to ask the Govern branches of elementary professional ment for a definite grant.

Was The resolution

unanimously seamanship these ads are pre-eminent. adopted. We comment the discipline and tone The following are the nationality imparted to the lads, whose superior

On the proposition of Commander and burabers of vessels arrived in and physical and moral standard does the R. N. Suter, D.S.O., R.N., seconded by departed from the Colony during the greatest credit to the institution." Mr. A. L. Vincent, the following reso- the adopted: "That The homes have now generally under lutions were Arrived Departed training about 200 boys, but there is members of the board of management. Consignees

are thanked for "Bennevis"

to take ample accommodation for another hun- and honorary officials be

their past dred. At they needed W15 more

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of cargo Consignees

ax M.V. income, and if the income from sub continues services and willingness to delivery of their goods which will be

and that they be

"Romolo" scribers could be increased by 5,000 of the institution,

are reminded to take and re-appointed appointed according a year the additional one hundred boys res follow-President, the Right delivery of their goods which will bo could be taken on at once.

Ast For Government Grant- Hon the Earl of Derby, E.C.; vice- subject to rent after May 8,

of Consignees and chairman, Sir A. H. president Colonel J. J. Shute, C.M.G., D.S.O.,

deputy-chairman, Mr. "Rosandra" are reminded to take in seconding, said there were one hun Read, JF; dred hammocks to-day, and the cost Frank Brocklehurst, J.P.; hon, trea- delivery of their goods which will be Total number of vessels in port is of filling them would be £35 a year. rer, Mr. A. B. Canty; hon assistant subject to rent after May 8.

of such centres it was the A.B.'s only who were expected to be able to pull 61.

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