The "Muliama"

B.P.'s New Inter-Island Vessel Will Be Ready in July

NOW undergoing construction, the new vessel ordered for Mesrs. Burns, Philp and Co. Ltd. for the inter-island trade in New Guinea will be put into commission in July. She will be named the Muliama.

There will be cabin accommodation for eight passengers, as well as a dining saloon and comfortable lounge. She is being fitted with Diesel engines which will give her a speed of just over 10 knots. Her dimensions will be: length 165 feet, and beam 31 feet.

The steamer will have a capacity for 400 to 500 tons of general cargo. Ample space will be provided for refrigerated goods.

Mr. Peter Rassmussen, of Tufuiopa, Western Samoa, married Miss Anna Celestina Bet ham, of Vaimea, at Apia Protestant Church on February 6.