The Hawaiian Gazette

A Misstatement Corrected.

The master of a vessel recently arrived made inquiry of the pilot in regard to tonnage dues, which he understood were levied on all vessels arriving in the harbor of Honolulu and in the roadstead outside. He had in his possession a book entitled "The North Pacific Pilot"—Part No. 2, published by J. Imray & Son, London, wherein on page 40 is found the following:

"Honolulu—Tonnage Dues.—Vessels anchored in the harbor 20 cents per ton register. Anchored outside 5 cents per ton register."

If the author or compiler of the book in question was no better posted on the charges at other ports than he appears to have been in regard to those at this port, we would not recommend shipmasters to place much reliance on his statements.

The fact is there are no tonnage dues whatever, either at the port of Honolulu or at any other port in the Kingdom. The charges to which foreign vessels visiting this port are subjected are as follows:

Pilotage, in and out, per foot draught, $1.00
Buoys, 2.00
Lights, 3.00
Mail Oath, 1.00
Clearance, 2.00

In case a vessel anchors outside the pilotage is ten dollars instead of as above, and on vessels not anchoring five dollars.

All other charges for blanks, fees, &c., depend upon whether the vessel is landing passengers and freight. There is, in fact, no port in the world where charges are more moderate, and where masters and agents of vessels are subjected to less trouble in their business with the Custom House than at this port.