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TAIYO MARU
TENYO MARU
Wednesday, 8th Jan. at 8 am, Thursday, 23rd, January.
SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghai & Japan Ports.
MISHIMA MARU
TYO MARU
Tuesday, 14th January. Tuesday, 28th January,
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez. SUWA MARU FUSHIMI MARU
Saturday, 28th December. Saturday, 11th January. SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
AKI MARU
Wednesday, 22nd January. BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo,
† TOTTORI MARU
Friday, 27th December. SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
Mexico & Panama.
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports,
KAMAKURA MARU
Thursday, 2nd January.
NEW YORK, BOSTON vla Panama.
† TÄTSUNO MARU LIVERPOOL via Port Sald, Constantinople, Genoa.
↑ DURBAN MARU
Tuesday,
14th January.
10th January. CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
† AKITA MARU
Sunday, 29th December.
Friday,
Friday,
27th December,
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
BENGAL MARU
+ Cargo only
Reduced tat Class Excuran Petes quoted between Manila and Australis.
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THE CHINA MAIL
SHIPPING
TRAWLER SUNK
Norwegian Crew of 24 Drowned
London, Dec. 25, A message from Vigo states that a Norwegian trawler named the "Aaland" has been sunk, the crew of 24 being drowned. The ship was on her way from Ireland when she foundered, vessels from making fruitless efforts to render Vigo
assistance, Reuter,
MARINE COURT
Boarding Boat Without
Permission
At the Marine Court this morn- ing, a Chinese was charged with boarding the s.8. "Van Heutez" without permission. Sgt. Calvin said that the accused was alleged to have stolen $2.50 from a pas senger, and when searched a draft
SECTION:
COASTAL SHIPPING Latest Changes In Personnel
SHIPREPAIRING ON THE TYNE
NEED FOR LARGER DRY DOCKS) FOR BIG OIL TANKERS
LACK OF CAPITAL -
The necessity of larger drydocka on the Tyne owing to the increas- ing size of vessels, and the many big oil tankers which now play such an Important part in shipping, is ad- mitted in shiprepairing and ship-
"Ningpo," is on reserve.
Captain J. Taylor, of the ping circlen.
"Wanhsien," has
Captain R. Allinson,
"Ningpo."
gone
of the master,
Tynealde is regarded as the home of the shiprepairing industry, thera boing no docks owned by public bodies. There are some large docks in the South Shields, aren, chow." has gone second officer, "Chang- but that district is so congested
Mr. J. G. R. Gow, from reserve,
Mr. A. S. Lewis, second officer, "Changchow," has gone second off, cor. “Chunghing
Mr. M. Defty, second officer, "Chungking," is on reserve.
Mr. J. M. Hall, chief officer, "Kanchow," is on reserve.
Mr. W. Dickinson, chief officer, "Wanhsten," has gone chief officer, "Kanchow,"
officer, "Tean," is on reserve.
Mr. J. H. McLaren, extra chief
that almost insurmountable dim- culties and large expenditure would have to he faced before any more large new docks could be pro- vided there.
Fortunately, however, there are still sultable sites for large docks at other parte of the river, notably in the vicinity of Jarrow Slake, which holds promise of being con- siderably developed by the Tyne. Improvement Commission, while the big oll depot and jetty erected by leading oil companies, at which large tankers are dealt with, has increased its importance.
Mr. F. 3. Barron, from reserve, has gone second officer, "Sunning."
Mr. F. Jenkins, second offer, "Sunning," is on reserve,
Captain D. Lupton, of the "Fat- being suitable for
This place suggests itself as one or mora
Investigating Sinking Of "Wisconsin
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1929.
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via CANADA
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USE the Canadian Pacific Route
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The utmost in speed and comfort.
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NEXT SAILINGS
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E/CANADA Midnight Dec. 29th E/RUSSIA 5 P.M. Jan. 18th
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SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP-Via Singapore
Colombo, Suez and Port Said.
ALTAI MARU
Wednesday, 8th January,
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Saigon, Singapore,
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town,
BOMBAY-Via Singapore & Colombo.
MEIGEN MARU
(Calls at Penang & Karachi).
Friday, 3rd January.
DURBAN, LOURENÇO MARQUES. BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZI
BAR & MOMBASA—Via Singapore & Colombo.
MEXICO MARU
CALCUTTA Via Singapore, l'enung & Rangeon.
TACOMA MARU
(Calls at Belawan Deli.)
Thursday, 2nd January,
Thursday, 2nd January.
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER-Via Japan Ports from
Shanghai.
ALABAMA MARU (From Shanghai) Friday, 27th December.
MELBOURNE-Yin Manila, Brisbane & Bydney.
BURMA MARU
HAIPHONG-Viz Holhow & Pakkol
Saturday, 4th January.
NEW YORK-Via Japan ports, San Francisco & Panaria.
HAVANA MARU
JAPAN PORTS.
HONOLULU MARU
KEELUNG-Yla Swatow & Amoy.
HOZAN MARU
TAKAO-Via SWATOW & AMOY.
TAKAO & KEELUNG.
SOURABAYA MARU
Wednesday, 8th January. Sunday, 29th December,
Sunday, 29th Dec., Noon.
Tuesday, 7th January.
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and
Arthar Dehl, second officer of the Ill-fated as. "Wisconsin," is shown testifying at the Federal inquiry before Arthur, Schuit, of the Steamship Inspection Service, and Fred J. Meno (right), Supervising Inspector. Bohl de clared the "Wisconsin could have been benched, obviating loss of both lives and skip.
for $110 was also found on him.ehan," has gone The draft was presumed to have chow.” been stolen. A fine of $30, or in default, one month's hard labour was imposed.
No Permit
A mistress and a master of pas- senger boats were each fined $8 for taking their craft into the Cause way Bay anchorage without a per- mit.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
The P. & 0. 5.5. "Khyber left Shanghai for this port on December cember 28 at 6 am.
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
The Sal Kong (or the West River) is the third largest river in the Chin- ere Republic and second only to the Yangtze in importance. This magni- fcent trade route was opened to for eign traffic in 1897, but how many foreigners travel on this important waterway?
DEC JAN. SAILINGS.
DEPARTURE HOURS:
Hong Kong 5.30 p.m. Wachow 130 p.m.
8.8. "TA HING" 1,088 tons-Capt. Trott]
DECEMBER. FEL
JANUARY.
27th
WED. 1st. FRI 17th
MON. 6th
SUN.
12th
WED. 22nd
MON. 27th
8.8. "TAI MINGTM [849 tons Capt. G. J. 8pink.] DECEMBER
SUN. 291
FRI.
JANUARY.
3rd
MON. 20th
WED.
8th
SAT. 25th
TU! B. 14th
The scenery along the For information apply to route is beautiful. We recommend it
KWONG WING C
87, Connaught Road West, Phone: Central 893,
master "Kwang-| large new docks, which are said
to be required to meet the situation, to any person who wishes to spend a Captain R., Mitchell, from re- which will probably present greater short and economical holiday. serve, has gone master, "Fatsban." difficulties if nothing is done, and Mr. W. Curran, second engineer doubtless dry dock owners in that officer, "Ningpo," is on reserve. area are not oblivious to the im-in and year out, and also consider-į Adams" and continue his world
Mr. D. G. Evans, second engineer portance of the matter.
ably increase the rateable value of .cruise. officer, "Liangchow," has gone
At the present time, however, a particular district. second engineer officer, "Ningpo,"
Mr. J. D. Craig, from reserve, has owing to the long industrial depres-
sion and financial gone second engineer officer. "Liang-capital is not readily forthcoming stringency, chow."
produce further tangible evidence to enable Tyne shiprepairers to
Mr. R. Cook, from reserve, has gone third engineer officer, "Chung king."
ON THE "GARFIELD"
of their enterprise and business States, Minister to Siam in 1921 and Mr. George W. P. Hunt, United skill, for which they have always 1922, and for 13 years Governor of
The former Governor-Minister, expressing complete satisfaction with the manner in which he was transported on previous globe- girdling tours by the Dollar Line, chose this line for his latest tour.
Mr. R. Trathen, secead engineer been noted. At the same time, it the States of Arizona, will spend the penal settlement in French officer, "Changchaw," hea
gono is pointed out there are obvions ad- to-morrow in Hong Kong.
at London
Eddie Guerin, who escaped from
He is Gulana, was sentenced 26 at 3 p.m., and is due here on De second engineer officer, "Wanhsfen."vantages to the community If the on the Dollar round-the-world liner Sessions to twelve months' im- Mr. J. B. Keny, socand engineer Government helped in some way "President Garfield," on a pleasure prisonment for stealing and re- The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of officer, "Chusan," has gone second schemes of this character, even by tour of the world. Canada" arrived at Shanghal on De-engineer officer, Changchow." cember 26 (Thurs.) at 2 y.m., loft
advancing money as a lower rate Hong Kong, he will proceed to Station.
After leaving calving - a suitcase at Victoria Mr. Shanghai on December 27 (Fri.) at
H. Jackson, from Teserve, of interest. 5.30 a.m., and is due at Hong Kong has gone second engineer officer,
Manila, arriving just in time for. on December 20 (Sun.) at 11 am."Chusan.”
Road works and bridges, &c., are the New Year's Eve celebrations. Sho salis for Manila on December 29
A mink coat worth £2,500 was not productive relief schemes in the Mr. Hunt's itinerary will take included in goods worth $4,000 (Sun.) at midnight.
sense that docks, shipyards and him to many different lands, which which were secured by motor works are, as when completed the will include a month's stay in Siam, raiders who smashed a window at latter continue to provide work for to renew old friendships.
From the premises of Messrs. Reville in considerable numbers of men year there he will board the "President | Oxford-street, W.
The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of Asia" from Hong Kong on December 18, left Yokohama on December 26 at 3 p.m., and is due at Vancouver on January 4.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE
Consignees .of Cargo ex 3.1. "Uzbino" are reminded to take de livery of their goods which will be subject to rent after December 29..
DRY DOCK
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
OF HONG KONG, LIMITED.
Wireless Cal V.P.G.N. 609 Malers
SALVAGE TUG “TAIKOO"
Length on
Length 787 Feat holl Blocks 750 Fect. Depth on Centre of
Sil^ (HW.OST.) 34 ft. 6: Inn,
THREE SLIPWAYS:
Handing Sales Upi
8,000
Mr. D. I. Greer; third engineer "Poyang," has gone second engineer officer, "Wanhstan,"
Mr. E. Whelan, third, engineer officer, "Wuchang," is on reserve.
Mr. C. A. N. Baker, second officer, officer, “Kiawo," has gone ́second officer, "Slangwo."
Mr. R. J. T. Hopking, from reserve, has gone extra chief officer, "Tingsang."
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