Notable Passengers

May 14 1917 - Notable Passengers

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on May 14^th, 1917.

A capacity cargo was reported.

The ship carried a large passenger list with most First Class and Second Class accommodation fully booked. A large number of Steerage passengers were also reported.

Passengers included the crew of the Blue Funnel liner PROTESILAUS who were returning to the Far East.

Passengers also included a party of 150 returning to Russia from the United States.

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on May 14^th, 1917 at Vancouver and Victoria.

Count Ilya Tolstoy	Returning to Russia from a lecture tour in the United States.
H. E. Burbidge	Manager of the Hudson’s Bay stores en route to the Far East.
J. M. Gibson	En route to the Far East.

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