For New Hebrides
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New Mission Ketch
Skimming gracefully over the waters of the harbour with all sails set, the large mission ketch Patteson underwent trials on January 3 (said the “Sydney Morning Herald”). The Rev. M. A. War ren, who has supervised the construction of the sailing vessel for the Australian Board of Missions for use in Melanesia, said he was delighted with the appearance and performance of the ketch.
The Patteson was built at Neutral Bay at the yards of Mr. Lars Halvorsen, and she sailed on January 15 for the New Hebrides, where she will be used for mission purposes.
She is fully rigged, and is fitted with a 30 horse-power Fairbanks-Morse-Diesel engine, which will enable her to maintain an average speed of eight knots, and to attain a maximum of about 12 knots. The main cabin, situated in the centre of the ketch, is 10 feet long, and has a width of 13 feet. Quarters are provided for the crew forward, and there is a hold aft for passengers’ luggage and stores. The engine-room is fitted with fuel and air tanks, and contains a dynamo and acces sory engine in addition to the main equip ment. Electric lighting is installed, and a small searchlight will be carried.