Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-03-14
TRAMPS NOW IN
PASSENGER TRADE

Once recognized as the largest fleet
OF tramp freight-carriers cruising the
seven seas, the Blue Funnel line is
now branching out in the passenger
carrying trade in manner that
leaves little doubt as to the intentions
OF the company TO establish itself
along this line between the United
Kingdom and the colonies at least.
While Alfred Holt steamers, or bet
ter known as Blue Funnel freighters.
have seldom visited Honolulu, further
particulars have been received re-
garding the steamer Nestor. the first
of the three 15,000-tonners now build
ing for the Blue Funnel line, and in
tended for the Australian trade. The
vessel, from Messrs. Workman Clark
& Co.'S yard, will be $50 feet in
length, and complies with the board
of trade requirements for first-class
passenger certificate.
The special feature of the Nestor Is
the passenger accommodation occupy
ing the midship portion of three decks,
which is arranged for first-class pas
sengers only. The arrangement and
equipment of the vessel have received
most careful consideration, and the re-
suit of this is seen in the abundance
of space in the staterooms, the hand
some appearance of the larger public
saloons with their luxurious fittings,
the adoption of efficient systems of
heating and ventilation and the gener-
Gus provision made for social and
physical recreation.
accommodation is provided for $50
passengers. The dining saloon is sit
uated on the main deck, and extends
the full breadth of the vessel, and is
exceptionally lofty. Adjoining the din
ing saloon is a cheerful and attractive
room set apart for the use of the chill
dren. A broad oak staircase, with
handsome carved balustrades and flu
ted columns, leads from the dining sa-
loon to the entrance-hall on the center
castle deck, with the stairwayS and
landings at the several decks, has been
arranged to ensure the greatest pos
sibIe amount of space and light, with
a view to minimizing as far as possi-
BILE the crowding at times of embarka-
ton and departure. On each side of
this hall there is d vestibule with dou-
bic doors giving access to the center
deck above affords ample space for
promenading and games, and as each
OF these decks is well protected by
decks above passengers will be able
to indulge in recreation under all con-
ditions of weather.
"a
Ventura May Shift for Fuel Oil.
Should the ship Falls of Clyde. fail
tc reach this port before the arrival
sot the Oceanic liner Ventura, that yes
sci will be obliged to berth at Hack
field wharf, where passengers, freight
and mails from San Francisco are to
be landed.
The Ventura, en- route to the An
tipodes by, the way of Pago Page, is
due to reach the port at an early hour
Monday morning. The steamer has a
number of passengers who are to
leave the vessel at this port
The present plan is for the Ventura
to receive supply of fuel oil from
IN mains now laid at Hackfeld wharf
unless the ship Falls OF Clyde is here
in time to permit OF the tanker com
ing alongside the steamer at the
Oceanic wharf.
The Ventura viii later shift to
Oceanic dock to complete cargo for
Australia, according to the announce
ment made today at the Office of C.
Brewer & Co.
Columbian Sails for the lsthmus.
completing the discharge Of a
small amount of mainland cargo, the
INSTRUMENTATION freighter Column
han was dispatched for Salina Cruz
by the way Of island ports .asI even
mo The Columbian is 20 call al Ka-
hnjui Fort Allen and Hilo for out,
ward freight. The vessel viii take on
n The neighborhood of twelve thou
sand tons sugar before leaving Hilo
for Salina Cruz
The Interisland steamer 1iaaalne i
listed for dispatch TO Maui pol's a.
Ale aouon1lR.