February 12 1923 - Notable Passengers

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by L. D. Douglas, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on February 12th, 1923.  Gales and snow squalls were encountered on the crossing delaying arrival at Victoria by 6 hours. 

A light passenger list of 239 was reported with 35 First class, 50 Second Class and 154 Steerage passengers.

Aboard was a party of 8 former Officers of the British Army in India.

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Victoria and Vancouver on February 12th, 1923.

J. J. Paterson

Of Shanghai, associated with Jardine, Matheson & Co.

F. P. Lachlan

Of Shanghai, associated with Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Dr. W. S. Parsons

En route from Shanghai to Montreal.

Lancelot Ashcroft

Of Shanghai, associated with the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.

Major W. L. Reid

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Kelowna B.C.

Captain C. R. Addinall

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.

Captain F. H. Charnley

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.

Captain V, Corfield

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.

Lieutenant G. F. Evans

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Vancouver.

Captain W. H. Hartmann

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.

Lieutenant N. H. Kerr

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Vancouver.

Captain O. A. Thornton

Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Vancouver.

W. H. Bolton

Of Shanghai.

S. A. Presby

Of Manila, en route to New York.

Andrew Pain

Of Seattle.

C. F. Bullard

En route from Calcutta to Estacada, Oregon.

Mr. and Mrs. Aquilino Monsod

Of Manila, en route to Seattle.

H. M. Olson

Of Seattle.

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Werner

En route from Canton, China to St. Helens, California.

Mr. and Mrs. Tsin Sing Nam.

Disembarked at Victoria.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Rasmussen

Of Saanich, B.C.

G. B. Thompson

Of Victoria en route from China.

 

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