rms "otway" (callsign: moh) at the time of launch, the otway was stated to be being fitted for wireless telegraphy equipment. her sister ship the rms otranto had actually been so fitted at time of commissioning and there was an expectation that the otway would likewise. but when the otway arrived in melbourne 1 august 1909, it was reported: "apparently the orient s.n. co. is in no hurry to equip all its liners with "wireless" until the establishment of australian shore stations admits of practical use being made of the system between sea and land. in view, however, of the fact that the otranto was installed with "wireless" before she left london on her present visit to the commonwealth, it was generally anticipated that the other liners of the fleet would be similarly fitted in turn before their departure for australia. this expectation, however, is not being fulfilled, as the otway, which arrived at port melbourne yesterday morning, having left london a fortnight later than the otranto, is still without a "wireless" apparatus. so far, therefore, the otranto is the only vessel of the "orient" line with this invaluable system installed. the otway berthed alongside the port melbourne railway pier early yesterday morning, having experienced a quiet and enjoyable trip from london via the usual stages. the passengers comprised about 90 in the saloon and 480 in the third class, all of whom were apparently well pleased with their sojourn on board the fine liner. she leaves for sydney to-day."