Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-04-15
JOHNSON BACK
-, ON BRIDGE OF
SIS. N|LHELMINA

front was Captain Peter Johnson, vet
eran navigator in the MatSon Naviga-
ton service on the bridge Of his FORM
er command. the liner Wilhelmina as
Il steamed to berth at pier 10 this
morning. after an absence OF nine
months from the port.
81 am feeling fine and fit," was the
happy rejoinder from the skipper who
has been identified with the Wilhel-
nina since the liner went into com
mission, save the period in which he
was sent TO the east coast 10 bring
out the new Matsonia. Having COM
pleted an important mission then en-
trusted to his care, Captain Johnson,
completely recovered from a recent
indisposition, and looking the picture
OF health, is back in the Wilhelmina.
with no other important changes in
the official family being noted.
Its good TO be back in Honolulu"
remarked the skipper as he chatted
with a circle Of friends who hasten
ed TO extend their congratulations
over his return. -. y
Ofiieers in the Wilheimina state
that the vessel went ashore OF the
south Farallones some hous after
daylight, the force of the impact be.
ing felt throughout the ship. Remain
ing at Hunter Point drydock at least
five damaged plates we're replaced. 1t
Is stated that a hole sufficient to adj.
NIT a man standing upright was
ripped in the bottom abaft Of mid
ship. Fortune apparently favored the
vessel as the inner skin was not pene.
trated, and II is stated that no dam
ages was done a valuable cargo Of
sugar Fl
Captain M. A. Madsen then in
command OF the Wilhelmina Is said
70 have been suspended for 80 days.
dropped from the Matson service but
win be given a berth In one OF the
vessels in a minor capacity.
The Wilhelmina proceeded to a
wharf at San Francisco after the ac-
cident, where about 1000 tons of cargo
were discharged. The steamer was
then dispatched to Crockett and re.
turned before being sent to the dry
dock for repairs. While officers and a
portion OF the crew were informed OF
the accident, lew passengers knew
that anything out OF the ordinary had
happened.
The WiIheimina remained from
Saturday until Tuesday In dock caus-i
ING one day delay In sailing from San
Francisco to Honolulu. The voyage
TO the islands Is said to have been a.
pleasant one The presence of score
Of theatrical people added much To-
the pleasure of the trip. A delight
flil series Of entertainments and
dances was planned and carried into
execution through the assistance Of
the stan Of officers.
The Wilhelmina reached her berth
before 8 O'Clock this morning bringing
S. cabin and steerage passengers.
Work was started on the discharge
Of 1908 tons Of cargo for this port IL
Il intended to dispatch the vessel for
Hilo on Friday evening where 800
tons of freight will be left. A late
mail amounting to 21S sacks was
brought to the islands. 81
81. .seel
Low Adds to coastWise Fleet 81
Another vessel has been added to
the already extensive feet of coasters
operated BY the Oahu Shipping Com
pany OF which Admiral" Eben Low
Is the manager A large whale boat
formerly in service of the local pilots
which was offered for sale by the
harbor commission has been purchas-
ed BY Mr. Low. II is his present in
tention to install powerful Eastern
STANDARD engine In the craft. and use
the boat for the purpose of towing
and carrying freight intended for dis.
charge at points along the shallower
bays and inlets on windward Oahu.
The new vessel is expected to go into
commission within few weeks.
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While at several ports of call along
the coast OF Kauai, the Inter.Island
steamer w. G. Hall was supplied with
5000 sacks of sugar for transhipment
At Honolulu. The vessel returned to
this port this morning, her officers re-
porting pleasant weather. Other items
on the freight list included % pack.
ages of sundries and eonsignments OF
vegetables and poultry. The Hall is
scheduled to sail for Kauai at 5
O'Clock tomorrow evening.