New Launch for U.S.S. Co., Fiji

ANEW launch, which has been named the “Ranadi”, has arrived in Suva.

She will replace the Union Company’s “Hinemoa”, which has been in use for some years.

The “Ranadi”, of attractive appear ance, is 38 ft. long, with beam 10 ft. 6 in., and a moulded depth of 4 ft. 3 in. She is designed for passenger and towing work, and has a speed of 10 knots. She is powered with a 45 h.p. Ailsa Craig diesel engine, and has modern electrical equipment.

Dr. Phyllis Kaberry, who has been carrying out anthropological work at Maprik, Sepik District, New Guinea, will return to Australia in April.