N ew R P Vessel for FiJi Trade

From Our Own Correspondent.

Suva, Nov. 25.

11/TESSRS. Burns Philp (South Sea) Co., TA announce that a tender has been ac cepted for a new diesel driven vessel for the inter-island trade in Fiji. The new ship is expected to reach Suva in June next year.

The principal dimensions of the vessel are: Length overall, 152 ft,; draught, loaded, 7§ ft,; speed, loaded, 10 knots; bale capacity, 16,000 cubic ft. She will be a twin screw ship and will be fitted with cold storage accommodation.

There will be six state rooms each of two berths, making 12 bunks in all. The saloon will accommodate 20 people, and there will be a smokeroom.

The new vessel will go into service on the Macuata run in place of the auxiliary vessel Helena.