ROYAL INTEROCEAN
Panget-and
"TJISADANI"
"THBADAK"
LINES
Haight Buria
JAVA-CHINA SERVICE
"TJITJALENGKA”
from Shanghal
& Amoy
28th March,
from MacanaGT
& Javaports 2nd April.
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from Macassar & Javaporis 14th April.
to Javaports
& Macassar
31st March 11 am
to Shangbal
3rd April.
to Javaperty
& Macassar
14th April. to, Shanghal
18th April.
tq Javiports
& Macassar
24th April.
HONGKONG-MANILA-CHINA SERVICE
"TASMAN"
to Moulin & Amoy 21 March,
SUMATRA-MALAYA-CHINA SERVICE
trom Amoy 28th March.
Arrivals
"VAN HEUT9Z"
In port
& Amoy
"VAN RIEMSDIJK"
from B. Dali
& Straits 8th April.
ASIA-AFRICA-S, AMERICA
Arrivals
'ETRAAT MALAKKA”
from Japan 31st March.
BOISSEVAIR"
from
South America
& South Africa,
9th April.
ра
STRAAT SOENDA“
from Japan
21st May
TEGELBERG“
from
South Amerier
South Africa, 20th June.
Safiirigs
10 Swałow
28th March,
to Straits
& B. Dell
4th April,
- lo B. Dell
& Straits 17th April. SERVICE
Ballings
to East & South Africa &
South America,-
2rul Apeti.
to Joport
10th April,
to East & South
Africa &
South America,
30th April.
to East & South
Africs &
South America,
24th May.
to Enst & South
Atrion &
South Amerles, 32nd June,
All Steamers Calling Mombana & L. Marques Direct.
Transhipment eargo on through Bs/L to Dar-Ks-Balaam.
epted on all salines,
Zanzibar ace
Agents: HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
*MELISKERK"
Arrivata
Tanks Available for
from Japa
30th March.
OR Bulk MARIEKERK"
"MOLENKERK"
*MEERKERK"
from Europe
10th April
from Europe
Early May
From Europe early June
Sallings
to Europe vin
Manila & Straits
1st April.
to Shanghai
& Japan
12th April.
to Europe via
Manila & Straits, End April.
to Europe via Manila, & Straits Mid May.
to Europe via Manila & Straits Mid June.
Transhipment cargo on through Bs/L sccepted to Indian,
Mediterranean and Northern European ports.
Office Address: Hing's Huifting, Phones: 28015, 28010 & 28017 Chinese Agents: 82, Coànaught Ra.. Tel. 31196 & 21533
DE LA RAMA LINES!
ARRIVING FROM U.S, ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO 1. "DONA AURORA”
m.v: "DENARES-
19th Apr. 28th Apr.
SAILING FOR U.S. ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELĘS
1.v. "BENARES"
30th Apr.
13. "DONA AURORA" ... (calls Shanghai & Japan) 10th May
THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1949.
HONG KONG WATERFRONT
Port Notes
Local river shipping clreles, all dazed by the two mining Incidehis within the week, are puiting, on their thinking cáps to define ways and
of protecting their interests:
mcaas
Though it is already an oper oMcial sceret, there, in yet no disclosure of any drahile mea- sures being planned as a result
the
between negotiations owners and the authorities con- cerned.
of
In the
meantime, there are still more than 15 vessels operat-
1 on the Hong Kong-Canton run Guard, however, have been double both at the wharves and aboard,
Mine or no mine, hundreds are til trekking back to their native vilingen for the Ching Ming Tumb-sweeping Festival.
Coming from Japanese waters, ship, officers disclosed that more Un 3,000 mines are endanger- in Japanese shipping in the In- land Sea,
They quated a Japanese Safe- TV Buated offeint who stated that 27 mine explosions were record- ed in the affected ares during the last six months.
The United States Navy, which elenring up the remaining mines.
o Hakata Horliður, will begin
in the In sweeping operations
land Sea by May,
One hundred Chinese stamen will be flown to the United King- dom to bring back one of the Butterfell and Swire's new phies.
The rst group wil leave Kal- tak early next week.
All were recruited incalty an comprise mostly veterans of ather B. Bud 9. steamers,
The 5. Changsha, one of eight new B. and S. vergels. is due to leave UK next month.
Francis Young Peter
Rocht certainly did not like it, but it cold had to be done, however ther water was yesterday.
smitled
at
1
BY OUR HARBOUR REPORTER
Designed by the Marine Department' to suit the varying
this is one
weather conditions at local bathing teacher, seven life raving craft of the catamaran type which will prob ably be seen in service this cummer.
Features of this craft, the first of its kimi in Hồng Kong, Include it very shallow draft, a high degree' of stability and Ita easy faunching.
A New-Type Life-Saving
Craft Being
Built Here
Unheralded and still unsung are our Marihe Depart-
ment's latest port innovations, one of which—
Who's Who
Representing the third gen- eration of a sepfaring family to choose a nautical career; Mr. Gerald MacDonald of Edin burgh began his life afloat s a cable boy 14 years ago.
The. 33-year-old Scotsman first saw Hong Kong when he arrivedi 'In 1990' as a' stoward on the Em- pras of Britain, globe trottibar with her for three years. Ko vislied: the Colony again list wook by the now Ben. Line motor- ship Benclouch, which arrived here on her maiden trip,
"The sea has got in my blood, ant l'il be seafaring for many more years,” said Mr. MieDonati, whose grandfather was merchont marino veteran of 33 years na: whose father a Royal Navy vete- ran of 22 years. His 19-year-old brother is working. in a shipping office at Home.
During his 14-years of travell- -ing, Mr. MacDonald encountered many interesting incidents, "three of which 1 will never forget."
was
"My RIOSI thelling mument was when the Empress of Britain ne taking the King and Queen across the Atlantle for a tour of Canada and the United States." the steward of the ms. Beneleuch recalled.
See Their Majesties
Their Majesties were friendly with the crew, "and I had a group plcture taken with them," he sale, but added ruefully, ") have been waiting since ther for a copy of that photo." "On the Arst vlait of the Em-
a catamaran-type life saving craft for local aress of Britain at Naples in 1830. beaches is in the making.
In creditable service since the beginning of this year are a "floating canteen,' at Youmati, o "radar colibrating craft" and five modern 98- foot flat-topped refuse lighters.
Designed by the Marine De-Yaumati for its staff, who are partment to suit locul conditions provided with meals and refresh- and completed under the super-ments during working days, vision of the Superintendent En- Equipped with running water, I was young Rocha's christenmeer, Government Slipway, cooking stove and seating ing at St. Therese's Church, is Yuumati, these craft were con- commodation for 60 men, the proud parents
structed Jointly by the Govern-craft is a converted "CL" (ramp protests.
ment Workshop and contractors, cargo"lighter) and is stationed at Peter was born on March 12
Of particular interest and im-Kung Chung. Kowloon Hospital and is the
|portance to the local public is the It is also the first' of its kind third son of Mr. Carlos Rocha, catamaran-type life saving craft. In the Colony. Assistant Marine Officer, Licen- seven of which are expected to Coolics of the Sanitary De- ring Office of the Marine
he in service at local beaches rier improved conditions aboard
portment
are now working un- partment.
De
Mr. Manuel Marques and Mrs. L. Botelho are his godparents.
Rev. Father Glando omelated.
A Jamily reception was held
at Prince Edward Road,
this summer.
the
since
This is
is the first of this type of five new 08-foot flat-topped re- craft to be seen in local waters fuse lighters, in service
and was specially designed by beginning of this year,
Superintendent Engineer. Designed by the Marine De Yaumati, to suit the varying wes-partment in 1940 and built by ther
conditions at local beaches. the Cheoy Lee Shipyard, Ngau A party of businessmen from The craft has been undergoing chlwan, these craft are equipped Chinese Communist
Shantung successful tests under good and with showers, running water, ports left the Colony last week bad weather, at several bathing washing basins, gaileys and can
**successful negotiations" spots, including Repulse Bay and accommodate 16 man on each. with, local shipping circles and Castle Peak under the super- More are to be constructed authorities regarding the revision of an Urban Council re during this year and will replace sumption of trade with North presentative.
the wartime “RCL."
after
Wan
Chino.
Among the discussions, it was understood.
assurance of protection against enemy fire or Red vessels while en route 10 Hong Kong.
Features Of Craft Features of this. Innovation in clude its high degree of stability, very shallow craft and is easy launching,
The construction consist
of
we were just having a drink in
Mr. Gerald MacDonald
one of the cabarets, when a group of young Fascists approached on. insisted we give them a retur salute. When we disregarde: them, a belligerent crowd gather ed around us.
"But we managed to get out and ran nearly two miles with a mob of Italians chasing us," h recollected.
tr
Each is capable of carrying 170 tons of refuse, which is collected
Mr. MacDonaki returned from the
Italy with the Liberation Force: numerous loading points in the harbour.
after that incident. The Government
During the Slipway;
war, Mr. Mac. Yamati; maintains 30
Donald was at one time engaget It was also learned that the
serve the various two hollow wooden floats, joined stepartments, including
In evacuating women and chit- Governmen unofficial Reil representatives together
Canada. the Fo-dren from London to by tubular framework lice, were given
His ship, HMT Volendant wa Revenue, Medical, a warm
welcome and a series of light planks on Brigade, Government Post Office 1042 on one Fire torpedoed in during their brief stay.
the North Sea ir the after end which serves nga end Sanitary Departments.
of such missions Butterfield and Swite proudly It measures 18 feet long and five petrol, 130 tons of diesel oil, 150 happened.
platform for the rescued persim. An average of 15,000 gallons of it was around midnight when i the inauguration of feet wide, and can comfortably tons of bunker oll and 80 tons when I was in the drink," the "our best equipped passenger accommodate four persons. coaster," the newly-converted steamer Pakhoi, which is due to water-light
Each float is divided into five Have for Shanghai today for her the whole cratt has
compartments
and first passenger assignment.
a draft of only a few Inches. The Pakho recently completed Its her conversion at Taikoo Dock-prevents the, craft from tuming high degree of stability yard, The
former cargo coaster over; a necessity considering the is now equipped with mechanical fact that 1 drowning person
out regard to the vessel.
announces
THE DE LA RAMA STEAMSHIP CO., INC. ventilation, 13 saloons, 26 stet- would cling on desperately with-
(Incorporated in the. Phillyminton)'
MARINA HOUSE Tels. 23670-22076
CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICE Tels. 23738-20153
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
OF' COPENHAGEN
M.S. "MANCHURIA
LOADING ABOUT 5th APRIE
for
ADEN. PORT SAID, GENOA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM,
HAMBURG, OSLO, GOTHENBURG AND COPENHAGEN.
Tanks available for the carriage of oil in bulk
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Queen's Bldg., 2nd floor,
Tel. skili & 34112
CHINA MERCHANTS S.N. CO.
rage accommodation und 350 deck spnce, a cocktail bar, a smoking lounge, a spacious dining room and several modem navigation nids.
She will be on the Shanghai- Hong Kong-Straits run.
The veteran China coastor Whangpu is to be scrapped by her new owners, who purchased her recently from Butterfield and Swire.
Built at Talkoo Dockyard in 1920 for the China Navigation Company, the Whangpu operated
That
was the only occalor
coal is consumed a month. This sub-department incurs the young Scot said. heaviest expenditure, amounting to about $2,500,000 a year in the Marine Department. base personnel.
There are 350 soating and yord
Several craft are equipped with radio telephones:
APL EXECUTIVE RETURNS
HMT Volendan listed to more than 30 degrees, and the passen- gers were lowered in lifebont- while escort destroyers fough
for
off the
enemy submarines nearly three hours. The womer and chlidren were later picked up by the destroyers' and the damaged transport was lowed.t Glasgow.
No one was fatally wounded. Mr. MacDonald represented
Each costs approximately $900.) More are expected to be built this year and they may be seen en the local beaches this season. Mr. W. T. Goodwin, Vice-Scotland in juvenile and junior Another development is the President of the American Presi- soccer against England and Ire- niting of a Marine Department dent Line, Fan East Division, reland in 1034 and 1935. + veseat
with Radar Calibration, termed from Malayn by BOAC equipment for the purpose of yesterday after, a six-week sur- checking radar. nets of veisels vey of trade possibilities in the using the port and the issuance Malayaft Union, Straite Bottle- of radar certificates.
ments and the East Indies.
This craft has been in opera- tion since early this year, and is the first one of its kind here.
The Sanitary Department is
as depot maintenance craft in maintaining a floating mess at Australia during the war. On her return to local waters after the
war, she was laid up at Lalchi-marked by ret
kok,
•
One of the key men of the APL Orient setup, Mr. Goodwin has baon in the Far East for many years, and has beer with the APL since 1918..
ON TOUR
light at night. Mr. A. F. Klaveness, owner of Dent Point is fouled by the the “R” ship; li visiting us to- wreck and is not to be used on day on an' inspection tour' of the Eastern entrance to Elliot Boran ald to navigation. rier is now marked by
Far East officer.V black globular buoy
The disüngulähed Norwegian showing b Early Axed green light approximately Chinero Navy destroyer Lin Fu by Mr. Chr Blom, director of the yesterday monuing, the shipping magnate, accompanied 300 feet East of Melgued Point. passed through Hong Kong. bound: HlavarazsTM Line, arrive here to 284 ft. West of the stern of the West, presumably to Cantos. wreck of Miss Orient.
day by the ss, Castleville: from The Lin F was transferred Manila Vessels should pass between the from the Royal Navy to the black busy and the stein of the Chinese at the same time as the Philippines from Oslo via Lon-
Hlavers flew to vessel which is above water and Chungking.
dont
MERA SERPENTS.
March 81
"JULIA: LUCKERLADEN
"GREAT REPUBLIC"
8.8. HAI HSIA.
(With Paa
Garge for
optable
fall part
Fraffic Far East Lish
Fast Regular Trans-Pacific Service
NEW YORK-ORICAGO-DATE AND ALL AMERICAN. & CAN
the
THIS WEEK'S MÁRT:
A&Hex third enginnar o t: Whang of six years ex perience on Stralfa-China Coset, run, wants work on ship to'střalts," agéit 48.
GM-deckhand/sloward
AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES
Cargo Oil Tanks Refrigeration--Cargocaire
TO HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO
via' Shanghai & Japan-
"President Cleveland"
"Presidint Wilson". virie
Apr. 3 Apr. 24
"Gertzal Gordon” (vla' Máñità & Japan)
May 7
TO'SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES
via JAPAN
"President Madison” (čalla‘Bħangha!)
"President Pierce"............... "Arcadia Victory"
Apr. 4 Apr 16
Aur. 17
TO NEW YORK, BALTIMORE & BOSTON VIA PANAMA
"President Tyler" (Direct to Pacific Coast)
"President Grani" (Direet to Pacific Coast)
ROUND-THE WORLD
+
Apr. 3
May 5
VIA MANÍLA, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, KARACHI, SUEZ,
PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, MARSEILLES,
GENOM, NEW YORK and BOSTON
*President' Buchanan"
"President Mardine"
"President Van Buren"
President Johnson"
St. George's Midg.
ARRIVING FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Apr.
Apr. 10 May 2
May
R
Tel. Nos 28172/28173
American Pioneer Line
Arrivals from New York, Boston,
Other Atlantic Ports via Panama
"PIONEER BAY" "PIONEKR MAIL" "PIONEER DALE“
Sallings to Manila
“PÏÜNEER BAY"
"PIONEER MAIL" "PIONEER DALE"
(Thenet to New York Direct)
Apr. 23
Apr. 27
May, 15
*
...... Apr. 24
Apr. 28 May 16
Sallings to New York, Boston, Philadelphia Baltimore & Other Atlantic Ports via
Shanghal, Japan & Panama Canal
Special Cargo Oil Tanks -
*PADECAN VICTORY”. "PIONEER BAY" (via Manila) "PIONEER MAIL"
.... Due Apr. 7 Dus Apr. 23 Duo May 16
· For Full Particulars Call
Salis Apr. 9 Sails Apr. 24
Salls May 18
The above list indicates the principal ports of loading and dischargo as presently intended but not their rotation.
further information see schedule at the Company's Office.
UNITED STATES LINES
Queen's Building,.
Company
Tel. 31251 (3 nts)
BEN LINE
Sup
"BENALBANION" "BENMACDHUITM "DENWYVIS"
ente "EENCLÉUDIE" "BENMAĊDĦTUI". I"BENCRUÁCHAN"
0 or
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throa
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of
on ocean.
years experience going, yoseria... wahts work on any ship: aged 33.
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wood 32'years.
Nistant steward -of three years experience on In- dian Coast wants work on any 'ship, preferably- on indian Ocari ruh; agail' 45.
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from
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