1929-07-25 — Page 5

THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1929.

P.&O.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian Lines

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS. TAKING CARGO FOR

ན་

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. S.

Tons

*KHYBER

*KIDDERPORE

MALWA

9.114

From Hong lung

About

3rd Aug. 5,234 15th Aug. 10.980 17th Aug.

Aug.

Destination

M'scilies, Casablanca, L'don & Straits, Colombo & Bombay. Bombay, Marseilles & London, Marseilles, London & Huil. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Bombay, Marseilles & London.

THE CHINA MAIL,

NORTH-EAST COAST "Flashlight," the "Donna Flora," the

EFFECT OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT

WILL ORDERS BE RESUMED T

Shipbuilders are speculating as to

Greek vessel "Michalakis," and the "Meteor," which is being prepared for the Norwegian cruise. The "Capen-

doeke which is reported sold, has been

and the Cheniston" has been completed.

NEW SUNBEAM

WORLD FAMOUS YACHT'S

**SUCCESSOR

FOR SIR W. RUNCIMAN

whether their particular industry will dock and the "Port Bowen" alongside. Messrs. Denny's yard to-day (says

assume greater activity, now that the General Election is over, or whether the scarcity of new orders which has been so apparent for several weeks

looked for.

Wallsend Slipway and Engineering Co., Ltd., have the "Port Caroline" in Clelands's Ltd., Willington Quay, are engaged on the "Blenda" and "Stepney in dock, and the "Wansfell" alongsite.

Richardson, Ltd, have two or three

Messг. Swan, Hunter and Wicha į gehöver

repairing

Watson

Glasgow,

An interesting launch took place at the Dumbarton correspondent of the "Journal of Commerce of June 21, wher the auxiliary three-masted "Sunbeam," built for Sir will continue. The consensus of opinion weasels undergoing repairs, in dock and leated. Designed by Messrs. G. L. Runciman, was successfully is that no big improvement can be alongside.

A few more contracts Smith's Dock Co., North Shields,

and Co., naval architects, may be forthcoming, but they will not are

the "Hyrcania.

the new yacht replaces Sir he in suficient quantity to make up "Brixton," "Hedran" and "Makta" in Walter's former vessel of the same for the work which is now being turn-dock, and have the "Bedeburn," "Pan," aame, which was long in the posses- ed out.

"Sorvangen" and other vessels repair-sion of the late Lord Brassey, and Ing afloat.

holds the record for mileage. of any At their Tees yard the "Carmarthen-sailing yacht in the world, having dur- ahire," "Southern Wave" and "Daring her career of fifty-five years cover. diganshire" are repairing in dock. ed 530,000 miles. She is now being Shields Engineering Co., North broken up, but, to continue the tradi- Shields, havo 64 Light Vessel in doek, tion, her figurehead and steering side. and 83 Light Yessel repairing along wheel are being transferred to the

new.vessel,

If this view proves correct there is no doubt that when the winter months arrive aeveral firms will be greatly in need of work in order to keep their catablishments going.

New contracts have fallen off con- siderably compared with the opening

The "Queen of the May" is in dock at months of the year, and it is not sur-Baird Bros.' yard, North Shields, and predecessor, and is 190ft. long by 20ft. The new yacht is larger than its rising that many shipbuilders are the "Bothal" and "John Jackson" are by 29ft. 9in., with now becoming anxious in regard to the repairing alongside.

clipper stem. prospects for the next few months.

She presents a very graceful appear Messrs. T. Mitehen. Ltd.. Gates-abce. The accommodation consists of head, have the Jolly Hugh in dock Some shipowners have, confidence, in

ten large staterooms on the cabin the future as was illustrated by Mbuilding Co., Blyth. havo secured an large dining saloon at the after end, The Cowpen Dry Docks and Ship-deck, each fitted with a cot berth, a Fred. Carrick, of Messrs. F. Carrick arid Co., Ltd., Newcastle, when speak-mportant contract for repairing the and on the upper deck a desk saloon, ing at the launch of the Langleecrag at

Moor liner "Linkmoor. The repairs smokeroun and business room. The Palmers Hetbura shipyard. Mr. are extensive and consist of fire, cabins and public rooms are finished Garrick, referring to shipping and will keep many men employed for some auxiliary propelling engine

stranding and collision damage, which in mahogany and

walnot. The shipbuilding prospects, said they had weeks.

is a two- seven years of had trade behind them,

stroke Atlas diesel motor developing" 400 brake horse-power,

Mr.

On the Wear, the "Holywood" is at Austin's Dock, the "Juliet, and "June Doxford's Quay, the "Lys"

At

but he trade of the world was ex- panding slowly but surely, and as a million tons of shipping was being lost. or broken up each year he was certain stin's Quay, the "Newton Abbot" at mother, said that in Lady Brassey's that owners who built ships now would Heath" at Greenwell's Quay.

No. 1 Graving Dock and the "Essex in due time receive their reward.

The only new order placed on the Tyne is an 8,500 tons oil tanker for Norwegian owners, and which will be the 16th oil tanker built by Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth and Co., Ltd. The engines will be of the Armstrong- Sulzer type, and constructed at the Spotswood works of the builders. It is Hullrumoured that another contract has

†KASHMIR

MOREA

8,985 31st 10,953 14th Sept.

MANTUA

10.046 28th Sept.

*Cargo Daly, Calls Casa Blanca.

Kh

Frequent connection from Port Said for Fassengers and Cargo Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamers of

val Mail Steaniship Co.

to

the

•TILAWA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

SIRDHANA TALA MBA-

TAKLIWA

TALMA DALGOMA TAKADA

10,003

25th July 3 p.m. 7,745 29th July 3,013

3rd Aug 7,936 12th Aug. 10,000 27th Aug. 5,953 1st Sept. 0,940 6th Sept. Calls Rangoon,

Singapore, Pezaag & Calcuṭta.

Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore. Penang & Calcutta. Bingapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.

B.I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st All steamers are fitted with wireless and and 2nd class passengers. carry a qualified surgeon.

been given out on the Tyne, but there is no confirmation at present.

Iron and Steel Shipments The shipments of iron and steel re- flect

healthy state of the industry: April and May the total sent out

came

figures which have not been equaled to close upon 200,000 tons, for several years. Aggregate loadings during May were 96,242 tons, or only 670 tona below April, which was the heaviest of any month for the past three years. May pig-iron clearances reached 22,718 tons, the largest since. March, 1926.

Manufactured iron shipped recently mounted

to 4,675

and tons, steel to 58,849 tona. Of the pig-iron despatched in May, 11,661 tons went coastwise, and 21,057 tons abroad; of the manufactured iron 2,397 tons went coastwise and 2,278 tons to foreign destinations; and of the steel cleared 14,740 tons went coastwise and 44,109

tons overseas,

Repairers Well'Employed

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) ally a continuous flow of work, but

?ARAFURA TANDA

ST. ALBANS

ARAFURA TANDA

6,000 2nd Aug. 6.956 30th Aug. 4,500 4th Det. 6.000 1st Nov. 6,956 | 29th Nov.

* Calls Port Holland.

Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island,

Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney Melbourne.

&

Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong

to Australia.

The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawag, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en route sa fa- ducement offers.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-

Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

܆

over

Maurice E. Denny, proposing. at the toast of the ship and her god- book it was stated that one day the old "Sunbeam," under sail, logged 300 miles. There were many passen Berships to-day undez ateam that did not do much better than that. As a Runciman to accept a diamond wrist- memento of the launch he asked Mrs. let watch.

Mesars. Wm. Gray and Co., Ltd., West Hartlepool, have been carrying out repairs afloat to the Thirlby, "Tharla,' "New Westminster City, the "Firby" and "City of Winchester

and have been repairing in dry dock

N.Y.K. LINE

a.

Mrs. Runciman, in acknowledging the toast and gift, said there was no more beautiful sight in the world than

ship

under full sail in blue sea and a good breeze. The joy of yachting was the joy of sailing, but she would feel grateful sometimes, she had no doubt, for the engines which were go- newing to be put on board.

NEW MOTOR VESSEL COMING IN NOVEMBER

16,500 ton M.V. "Asama Maru" is due

The Nippon Yusen Keisha's

here in November, from Japan.

She was built and engined in Japan, and can accommodate 2017 first class passengers, 30 second class, and 500 steerage.

Kong and San Francisco.

The vessel will ply between Hong

A sister ship to her is the "Tatsuto Maru," which will arrive later in the year, and ply between the same ports.

THE GREAT LAKES

Tribute to Builders.

Mr. Waiter Runelman, M.P., reply. ing for his father, said it would be very difficult for the new "Sunbeam" to beat the old record, but when the contract was placed with Messrs. Denny they knew they were taking the best steps to rival the old boat, and huilders but the designors. Not only they were fortunate not only in the had Messrs, G. L. Watson and Co. de- signed many fine yachts, but scores And scores of lives must have been saved as the result of the sk!!! shown in the design of lifeboats by Mr. Barnett and his predecessor, Mr. G. L. Watson.

Shipping on the Great Lakes has lately assumed great proportions, and finds active employment in the grain wards submitted the toast of the de- Mr. John Denny replied, and after- carrying trade throughout the naviguers.

tion season. Many of the finest vessels Vease in the trado have Been built chiefly

the

North-

оп

J. R. Barnett, in acknowledg ment, remarked that what Mr. and

sufficient incentive to Messrs. Denny

taining its satisfactory tone, and all

The shiprepairing industry is main East Coast, where for two or three Mrs. Runciman had said was surely things considered firms have little rea-years past they have contributed sub- and himself to endeavour to finish this son to be dissatisfied. Some of the stantially to the shipbuilding, work in Sunbeam in the best way they could, firms on the river are receiving prac

hand.

It appears from a New York announcement that financiers there and try to make her a satisfactory have now started a project for com- vessel. bining the several

Referring to what Mr. Runciman steamship com- panies, about seventeen in number, in had said about the lifeboats, he ob to ore concern,

served that they had a great variety with £8,000,000. If the scheme matures,

a capital of Serv

of types of lifeboats in the institution, is estimated to include 115 freight and within recent years the

designs, vessels of about 1,000,000 tons dw owing to tunnels and other peculiarl

ties, capacity. Naturally, ade it posed therefore obtained the permission

had become very difficult. circumstances of the trade, it is one that lends itself to such a combination allow him to gat. Megers. Denny to the committee of the institution to and one central control.

thers are not quite so fortunate.

A new contract booked by Palmers Co., Jarrow and Hebburn, is the Blue Star vessel "Vikingstar." The British Corporal" has been undocked at Hebburn, and the "British Courage" put into dock, while at Jarrow the "Valemore" is still in dock...

ac

MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS

PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS

WEEKLY TRANS - PACIFIC SERVICE

To San Francisco and Los Angeles

The Sunshine Belt via

To Seattle, and, Victoria The Short, Straight Route

to, America Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays Fortnightly sailings on Tupadays.

Honoluin

a.m

ant.

Prea, Jefferson Tues., July 30, 3 Pres. Grant ....Taca, Aug. 6 Pres. Lincola..Tues., Aug. 13 Pres. Cleveland Tues., Aug. 20 Pres. Madison. Tuca, Aug. 27 Pres. Pierce...Taes. Sept. 3 Pres* Jackson Tues., Sept. 10 Pres. Taft...Taes. Sept. 17

rates to Europe via United States, Direet connections with all Atlantic Unes. Choice of rafl tines across United States and Canada, liberal stop-over privileges. for sight-seeing.

£120, £112 Special through

EUROPE AND NEW YORK DIRECT

ROUND THE WORLD. Fortnightly sailing on Sunday via Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa. Marseilles, New York Lnd Boston.

a.m.

a.m.

Pres. Monroe.Suu, July 28, 8 Pres. Garfield San. Sept. 8, 8 Pres. Wilson..Sun Aug. 11. Pres. Polk ...Sun. Sept. 22, 8 Pres. V. Buren Sun. Aug. 25, 8 Pres. Adams ....Oct...6 6 p.m.

TO MANILA

Pres. Grant..July 30 6 p.m. Pres. Madison Aug. 17 6 p.m.” Pres. Lincoln.Aug. 36 m. Pres. Pierce Aug. 27 6 p.m. Pres. Cleveland Aug. 13 6 pm. Pres. Jackson Aug. 31 6 p.m..

For Bookings, Passenger and Freigh: Information apply to Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795.

Cable Address "Dolkr."

CANTON BRANCH, SHA KE STREET.

American Mail Line

and

Dollar Steamship Line

SPEED-GOOD SERVICE

-COMFORT

S.S. CHUEN CHOW Salling from Hong Kong at 2.30 pm.

Arriving Macao at 6.00 p

Sailing from Macao at 7.50 am. Arriving Hong Kong at 11.20 a.m.

EXCEPT SUNDAYS.

DAILY Freight and Passage apply :-

CHUEN ON STEAM BOAT CO., LTD. Tel. C. 6061.

4, Connaught Road W.

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD.

|_

ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILERMAKERS, RRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. A work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years experience. We own two Slipways and cas accommodate any craft of 200 feet long.

Town Office: 64. Copraught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Sal-Po, Kowloon,

Estimules fong Kong. Tel Bowlson No. P. ·

Hong Kong, Amil 1, 1924.

on application.

The "Hektoria" (ex "Medic") of the White Star Line, which has been Purchased by the N Bugge Co, of Norway has arrived at Palmer's yard,

test several of these designs, and they Hebburn, to be converted into a float-

had completed quite recently the test. ing whale oil factory. The contract is

.

ing in their tank of one of the latest large and important one, and is ex-

designs for a twin-screw tunnel life. nested to be completed towards the

boat. It was extremely gratifying to end CAugust, The Vessel, has

dend- The C.P.S R.M.S. "Empress of firmed that they had been working on find that Messrs. Denny's test con The Union S.S. Company's steamors to the United Kingdom via Newtons, and the work to be done includes R.N.R., will leave here for Victoria The Chairman, sneaking of the life-

weight carrying capacity of 12,282 France" Capt. S. Robinson, C.B.E., the removal of several of the deck and Vancouver, B.C., via Shanghai, boat tests, said their carrying out was houses, the

changing of the masts, the Kobe and Yokohama at 8 a.m. on the most difficult his Arm had under-cannot be caught up with in a day vessels, whose builders did not forstee building of an additional superstrae July 81 (Wednesday). The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and ing the stern to form a tannel through France" arrived at Manile

tore fitting. additional bankers, alter-

The CP.S. RMS "Empress of taken. It was, therefore, with great The sailing vessel has gone into discard this development, are now being fitted London via Panama Canal

which the whales will be hauled, stiffer 25: (Thurs.); at 7 a.m., leaves Manila to Mr. Barnett. a favourable report.

on July pleasure they were able to forward and rapidly following it are the old up with cold storage. ing the stern to resist ice pressure, on July 26 (Fri.) at 4 p.m. and is

time stepmora; developing ■ minimum Hence shipyarda are busy, especially altering the sternpost and rudder, and due at Hong Kong on July 28 (Sun) installing boilers and other plant for at 9 3.m. dealing with the carcases of the whales and converting the blubber into oil.

The Mercantile Dry Dock Co., Ltd.; Jarrow, have docked the "Shirvan," an oil tanker, for collision damage repairs, and other now contracts include the

The P. & O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal. The P. & C. Branch Service of steamera to London via the Cape,

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.

KASHMIR

TALMA

*SHEAFMOUNT

TANDA

NOWSHERA DALGOMA MOREA

TAKADA KARMALA NAGFORE *MIRZAPORE ST. ALBANS ALIPORE MANTUA *KIDDERPORE

8,985 10,000

2nd Aug, Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 2nd Aug.

Amoy, Moji, Kobe, Yhama & Osaka: 4th Aug.

Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 0,960 6th Aug. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama.

Moji & Kobe. Maji, Kobe & Osaka. Shanghai, Moti, Kobe & Tokohams.

7,920 8th Aug. 5,953 9th Aug. 16,953 10th Aug.

6,949 18th Aug.

9,128

5,281

6,715

Moji, Kobe, & Oralca Y 20th

Aug. Shanghai, Moji, Koba & Yokohama. 1st Sept Shanghai, Moji, Koba & Yokohama 2nd Sept. Shanghai, Moji & Kobe. 4,500 10th Sept.Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. 5,273 11th Sept. Shanghai, Moji & Kobe 10,948 18th Sept.

Shanghais

6,334 25th Sept. Shanghai, Moji & Kabe.

* Cargo only.

All dates are approximate and abject to alteration withmit.noties. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.

Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer,

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of chargs. Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries. Parcels measuring not more than 2%, ft x 2ft x 1ft will be received at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing.

For further Information, Passage, Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:

MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO.,

P&O Building, Connaught Rd C., Hong Kong.

Agents.

NEW YORK BOSTON & BALTIMORE.

WELLUS JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"BLUE FUNNEL" LINE

(OCEAN 85, CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL 8.3. CO. LTD.) AND

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.

ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO. LTD.

5th August 18th Augus

SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG. 5.8, “ADRASTUS"

Via Suez Canal S.S. CITY OF BEDFORD Via Suez Canal Steamers proceed vis Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option.

Subject to change without noticet

For Freight and particulars apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD Hong Kong "Row- Kon- & Canton. JARDINE MATHESON & CO. TID. (auto

CONSIGNEES.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.

From MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS AND PHILIPPINES.

The Steamship

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES

Consignees of cargo

ex "Java".kare reminded to delivery of their goods, which will be subject to rent after July 27.

Consignees of cargo-1 ex. "Benvenue" are reminded to take delivery of their gouda which will be subject to rent after July 29, 42nd

HONG KONG TIDE.

The tide table given below has been BENVENUE"

obtained by aid of the Tide predicting CONSIGNEES of Cargo ure hereby in-

Machine, which includes 40 Compon.. formed that all Goods are being lande

erits for Lie better prediction of tides, ed at their risk into the hazardous

from the result of the analysis of the and/or extra hazardous Godowns of tidal observations, taken at the Kow- leon.tidal observatory under the The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, Ltd. whence and/or direction of Dr. Doberck from the wharves delivery may be ob- The times and heights are given for be ab- Years 1887, 1888 and 1889 ring thei tained,

No-olaims will be ad

but they may nd Aberdeen, admitted after

ter the Kowloons but

be used for the Victoria Naval Goods, hava left the Godowrs, and all

Goods remaining undelivered after the Peing very smalle

29th inet, will be subject to rent.

All claims against the steamer, must

ther

of high-and low-water must not be considered to calucite

be presented to the Undersigned on or with the times of slack-water and before the 10th August,

will not be

1920, or

change

of

current, the two

phenomena

All broker they } bains quite distimet, CARE ESTE PERSI

and damaged Goods are to be In the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 7th Inst. at 10 am. by Mesars. Goddard and

No Fire Insurance

has been effect

Bills of Lading will be counter

countersign ed by W

GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD

Hong Kong, 22nd July, 1989,

OLD TAYLOR

AGED BY TIME

July 19 to 26:19:

DATE HIGH WATER

Standard

July

Sat 10 m 88«.0,9 m

NEW CONSTRUCTION

are not he These types are able to conumands ready source of

space for

of speed for the fuel consumed and those which are up to date in their taking up

the cargo

facilities and particularly, all which

economical and funcostly building inaterials

"In one of these respects, that of New sea

construction is still for-Are being replaced by new models, ward, as last month. (Bare "Railway turbo-electric and turbine. Moreover facilities, little adverse criticisma may and Marine News" (Seattle) (June) the growth of trade in perishables has be made of Pacific pards Init in the

shipowners

meet made an insistent demand for refriger other, cost of material, the coast hai prepare. to. modern conditions; something which sator space. Many of even modern not conse into its own.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK

CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: MANIFESTO" HONGKONG.

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER

MAKERS, IRON STEEL, AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS

ELECTRICIANS.

The Com

pany, pos- Yesses Six Granite Dicks and "Two-Pst=

சுவர். “WAYRİ

dimensions of No. 1 Deck are 700 ft. x

$6 ft30

Π

Coden Exed:

ineering;

West

Unlea

1

MS. SUGBO

Single screw steel passenger and cargo motor ship. Dimensions: — 151′, 0" BF- 28′ 07′′ Mid. x 11' 6" Mid.; D.W. 470 tone; BILP, 360, Speed 101⁄2 knots. Built and machinery installed by The Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. is the order of La Naviera Filipina Inc., Cebu for Philippine coasting service.

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:

R. M. DYER, B.Sc., M.IN.A., Kowloon Dock, Hong Kong.