December 29 1916 - Notable Passengers
The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. W. Davison, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on December 29th, 1926.
The ship was delayed 20 hours awaiting a heavy mail consignment from the East Coast.
A heavy
cargo of over 6,000 tons was reported and was comprised of automobiles, railroad
equipment, and general cargo.
Upon reaching Hong Kong the EMPRESS OF
ASIA would be dry-docked and undergo her annual overhaul.
The
passenger list was described as150 Saloon Class, 60 Second Class and about 300
Steerage. Most of the Saloon class
passengers were Americans
Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on December 29th, 1916 at Vancouver and Victoria.
|
Lee Chang Wah |
Principal of the Chinese Public School in Victoria, returning to China. |
|
K. Abe |
Japanese Consul at Vancouver en route to Tokyo. |
|
J. A. Brander |
Of Vancouver. |
|
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutchinson |
Of Vancouver. |
|
F. Loda |
Of Vancouver. |
|
H. Loda |
Of Vancouver. |
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