11 February 1951
Sunday At. 4:46 am (LT) - Arrive Milford Sound
Cruising in George, Thompson, Bradshaw and Smith Sounds to Doubtful Inlet
George and Thompson Sounds
…scenic grandeur rivalling that of the Norwegian fjords.
Log Abstract…
At: 4.46am (LT) Milford Sound arrival
Passage: - 1 day, 3 hours, 58 mins.
Voyage Distance: 470 miles
Average Speed: 16.81 knots
Arrival Time
The CARONIA will be cruising in these Sounds from about 6am to 2pm on Sunday, February 11.
[Photo: Courtesy of Alan Hargreaves © 1951]
Log Abstract…
At: 12.36pm (LT) - Doubtful Inlet departure for Sydney
Passage: - 7hrs 50mins.
Voyage Distance: 110 miles
Average Speed: 16.18 knots
For Those Already Ashore:
Schedule of Shore Arrangements
OPTIONAL TOUR O-39
Eight-Day Air Tour from Auckland to South Island
Rejoining Caronia at Sydney
Sun. Feb. 11
Leave Westport after breakfast. 9am. Luncheon at Mockett's Hampden Hotel, Murchison.In the afternoon, by motor coach to Nelson, with afternoon tea at Hotel Nelson, thence by plane to Wellington. Dinner and overnight at Hotel St. George, Wellington.
Mon. Feb. 12
Morning sightseeing tour of Wellington 9am. Early luncheon at Wellington Airport. By noon plane to Auckland. Afternoon sightseeing drive in Auckland. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Trans Tasman.
Tues. Feb. 13
Proceed to Mechanics Bay Airport for flight 10am about noon to Sydney. Arrive at the CARONIA's dock in the late afternoon.
WHISKY GALOREFeaturing: Basil Radford | Joan Greenwood at 9.45pm
The American title for this movie is: “Tight Little Island”
Clocks retarded 1 hour at Midnight
