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

sOnce 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 freighteys,
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 Ncstor 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 stateroonls, 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 balnstrades and flu
ted columns. leads from the dining sa-
loon TO the entrance-hall on the center
castle deck, with the stRirways and
landings at the several decks, has been
arranged to ensure the greatest pos
Esible amount of space and. light, with
view to minimizing as far as posi-
bic the crowding at times of embarka-
ton and departure. On each side OF
! this hall there is vestibule with deu-
BILE doors giving access to the center
castle deck, which with the promenade
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.
Ventura May Shift for Fuel Oil.
\ Al, 4, Eel @f Ix1n Foil
tc reach this port before the arrival
OF 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 Page 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 pert.
The present plan is for the Ventura
to receive supply of fuel oil from
tn 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 will later shift to
Oceanic dock to complete cargo for
Australia, according to the announces
ment made today at the Office of c.
Brewer & Co.
cclumhian Sails for the Isthmus.
Completing the discharge of a
small amount of mainland cargo, the
{. American Hawaiian freighter Column
HAN was dispatched for Salina Cruz
by the way of island ports .as; even
ing The Columbian is 20 cali at Ka-
h5,lni Port Allen and Hilo for out
ward freight. The vessel wiz take on
IN the. neighborhood of twelve thou
sand tons sugar before leaving Hilo
for Salina Cruz.
The Interisland steamer CIaudine Is
listed for dispatch to Maui ports at
five O'Clock this evening.