{"id":867,"date":"2026-10-27T18:02:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/?page_id=867"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:02:26","slug":"1923-sailings-and-notables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/1923-sailings-and-notables\/","title":{"rendered":"1923 Sailings and Notables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arrival: February 12th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

A light passenger list of 239 was reported with 35 First class, 50 Second Class and 154 Steerage passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aboard was a party of 8 former Officers of the British Army in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Victoria and Vancouver on February 12th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. J. Paterson<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, associated with Jardine, Matheson & Co.<\/td><\/tr>
F. P. Lachlan<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, associated with Jardine, Matheson & Co.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. W. S. Parsons<\/strong><\/td>En route from Shanghai to Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
Lancelot Ashcroft<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, associated with the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Major W. L. Reid<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Kelowna B.C.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain C. R. Addinall<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain F. H. Charnley<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain V, Corfield<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant G. F. Evans<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain W. H. Hartmann<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant N. H. Kerr<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain O. A. Thornton<\/strong><\/td>Former Officer of the British Army in India travelling to Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
W. H. Bolton<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
S. A. Presby<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila, en route to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
Andrew Pain<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
C. F. Bullard<\/strong><\/td>En route from Calcutta to Estacada, Oregon.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Aquilino Monsod<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila, en route to Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
H. M. Olson<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Werner<\/strong><\/td>En route from Canton, China to St. Helens, California.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Tsin Sing Nam.<\/strong><\/td>Disembarked at Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Rasmussen<\/strong><\/td>Of Saanich, B.C.<\/td><\/tr>
G. B. Thompson<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria en route from China.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: February 22nd 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on February 22nd<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A passenger list of 350 was reported<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annette Swanson, 8 years old, was travelling from the United States to join her parents who were Salvation Army missionaries at Yokohama.  During the crossing to Japan, Annette Swanson was cared for by the Purser\u2019 Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA February 22nd<\/sup>, 1923 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annette Swanson<\/strong><\/td>En route to Yokohama from Montana.<\/td><\/tr>
David Spencer<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
T. A. Spencer<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. F. Ryder<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the American Consulate at Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
I. J. Reyes<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila, returning from Washington, D.C.<\/td><\/tr>
A. P. Scott<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Shell oil Company at Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Warren<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Consolidated Mining Co. at Trail, B.C.<\/td><\/tr>
M. Gaston Kann<\/strong><\/td>Minister plenipotentiary of France in the Far East.<\/td><\/tr>
Major Charles Bridge<\/strong><\/td>Assistant Military Attache of the British Embassy at Washington D.C.<\/td><\/tr>
F. C. Gilbert<\/strong><\/td>General Field Secretary of the Seventh Day Adventists at Kakoma Park, Washington.<\/td><\/tr>
A. J. McMillan<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Robin Hood mills,<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: April 9th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on April 9th<\/sup>, 1923.  A passenger list of 450 was reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Victoria a group of passengers from Japan disembarked en route to Seattle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P. B. Navarasth, en route to the United States as Minister of Siam, accompanied a party of 8 students from Siam destined to attend school in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Victoria and Vancouver on April 9th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P. B. Navarasth<\/strong><\/td>En route to the United States as Minister of Siam<\/td><\/tr>
R. Shewan<\/strong><\/td>Of the Hong Kong firm of Shewan, Tomes & Co.<\/td><\/tr>
Brigadier-General G. N. Culville<\/strong><\/td>Of London<\/td><\/tr>
L. L. Redford<\/strong><\/td>Of Robert Redford & Company, Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain C. O. Oliver<\/strong><\/td>British Army officer who had been stationed at Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. J. M. Christie<\/strong><\/td>Of New Zealand.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: April 19th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on April 19th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on April 19th<\/sup>, 1923 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. A. Calkins<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
T. F. Finn<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Geddes<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Richard Hubert<\/strong><\/td>Of Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
F. D. Macquodale<\/strong><\/td>Of Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. F. M. Ryder<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
A. S. Campbell<\/strong><\/td>Of Eastbourne, England.<\/td><\/tr>
C. Dauban<\/strong><\/td>Of Paris.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. R. Ditesheim<\/strong><\/td>Of Neuchatel, Switzerland.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Dunlop<\/strong><\/td>Of Bloemendual, Netherlands.<\/td><\/tr>
Edwin Lee<\/strong><\/td>Of Trinidad.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Mosch<\/strong><\/td>Of Hamburg.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Erich Sandner<\/strong><\/td>Of Bremen.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. Wizansky<\/strong><\/td>Of Warsaw.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Anglin<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
W. L. Bates<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. K. M. Cook<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
C. Cook<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Lee Hong<\/strong><\/td>Of Winnipeg.<\/td><\/tr>
Mit Singh<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Carl Brakenhielm<\/strong><\/td>Of Copenhagen.<\/td><\/tr>
Mim Chang<\/strong><\/td>Of Havana.<\/td><\/tr>
Hans P. Larsen<\/strong><\/td>Of Copenhagen.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. N. C. McClelland<\/strong><\/td>Of the Philippines.<\/td><\/tr>
Svend Schroeder<\/strong><\/td>Of Copenhagen.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. and Mrs. Walter B. Toy<\/strong><\/td>Of Bangkok.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: June 4th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on June 4th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nine Hundred sacks of mail were discharged at Victoria and transported to Seattle by steamer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Victoria and Vancouver on June 4th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. K. Tweed<\/strong><\/td>General Manager of the China Mutual Insurance Company, en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Marquis and Marchioness of Sligo<\/strong><\/td>Disembarking at Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Hugo Reiss<\/strong><\/td>En route to Europe.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain W. M. McMurray<\/strong><\/td>Retiring from 37 years service on the China coast.<\/td><\/tr>
E. S. Brockman<\/strong><\/td>General Secretary of the international Committee of the Young Men\u2019s Christian Association and American missionary in China.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Johnstone<\/strong><\/td>A partner in Jardine, Matheson & Company travelling to Europe.<\/td><\/tr>
Sir E. H. Vesty<\/strong><\/td>En route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
A. J. Danelon<\/strong><\/td>British scientist returning to England from the Far East.<\/td><\/tr>
C. Barraclough<\/strong><\/td>A manager with Jardine, Matheson & Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend T. Grogan<\/strong><\/td>Australian clergyman en route to Ireland.<\/td><\/tr>
David Rees-Davies<\/strong><\/td>Architect with the Hong Kong Hotel Company.<\/td><\/tr>
J. H. van Gennep Luhra<\/strong><\/td>Managing Director of the Holland-Pacific Trading Company en route to the Netherlands.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Noyes<\/strong><\/td>Founder and Manager of the Noyes Hospital in Canton.<\/td><\/tr>
S. D. Merkuloff<\/strong><\/td>Former leader of the defeated Provisional Government in Vladisvostok, travelling from Japan to the United States.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: June 15th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on June 15th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hector Gilchrist is reported to have joined the crew of the ship as Fourth officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship carried a light passenger list comprising 65 First Class, 40 Second Class, 25 Third Class and 125 Steerage passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on June 15th<\/sup>, 1923 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonel Travers Newman<\/strong><\/td>Of New York travelling to Peking University.<\/td><\/tr>
Noell Hallet<\/strong><\/td>Of the Vacuum Oil Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Commander W. Eadie<\/strong><\/td>Of the Salvation Army.<\/td><\/tr>
A. W. McCallum<\/strong><\/td>Of the Sun Life Assurance Company, Montreal, en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Colonel A. Bruce Powley<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
O. M. Peacock<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
L. McCleary<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
R. J. McCleary<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: July 30th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by L. D. Douglas, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on July 30th<\/sup>, 1923.  Exceptionally fine weather was reported and the crossing from Yokohama was completed in a fast time of approximately 8 days and 21 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship reported 75 Saloon Class, 110 Cabin Class, and 400 Steerage passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Victoria on July 29th<\/sup>, 1923 and at Vancouver the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duchess of Aosta<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Duke of Spoleto<\/strong><\/td>With the Italian naval Service in the Far East.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant A. J. Mariano<\/strong><\/td>Aide to the Duke of Spoleto.<\/td><\/tr>
Josef Hoffman<\/strong><\/td>A musician returning to North America after a three month tour of Japan.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: August 9th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by L. D. Douglas, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on August 9th<\/sup>, 1923.  The ship reported with 130 First Class, 40 Second Class, 25 Third Class, and 150 Steerage passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard the EMPRESS OF ASIA August 9th<\/sup>, 1923 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F. Bertelsen<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
A. H. Brennan<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend and Mrs. Broadfoot<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Alexandra Broadfoot<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Barbara Broadfoot<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Sir J. Thomson Broom<\/strong><\/td>En route to Colombo, Ceylon, former Member of the Ceylon Legislative Council.<\/td><\/tr>
Major and Mrs. E. P. Brown<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Eva N. Clement<\/strong><\/td>Of Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
Allan Geddes<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Catherine A. Gemmell<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Leslie Glinz<\/strong><\/td>Of Oak River, Manitoba.<\/td><\/tr>
W. H. Littlefield<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Arnold<\/strong><\/td>Of Hamilton.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. M. A. Dock<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
T. Hara<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. H. Stuart Jones<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
C. K. Lawyer<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. George Kun Lee<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
Peter Mar<\/strong><\/td>Of Winnipeg.<\/td><\/tr>
W. F. Topping<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. J. L. Willis<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Colonel and Mrs. R. M. C. Buxton<\/strong><\/td>Of London, en route to Peking.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. S. Rosoman<\/strong><\/td>En route to Nagasaki.<\/td><\/tr>
D. P. Brown<\/strong><\/td>President of the United Shoe Machinery Company of New York.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Hutcheson<\/strong><\/td>Of Cincinnati.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Hutcheson<\/strong><\/td>Of Cincinnati.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: September 22nd 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by L. D. Douglas, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on September 22nd<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship visited Yokohama 2 weeks after the city had been devastated by an enormous earthquake that had occurred on September 1st<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Yokohama approximately 25 individuals fleeing the ravaged city boarded the EMPRESS OF ASIA and sailed to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Victoria and Vancouver on September 22nd<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. C. MacPherson<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Mecock<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McNaught<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
J. B. Pearson<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
A. R. Simon<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Clara M. Stuart<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
W. T. Thornley<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Boris Bardacke<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. R. H. Chapman<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
B. Chapman<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
L. Chapman<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Judson Daland<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. H. Esping<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Laura E. James<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
G. M. James<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
A. E. James<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Alice Van Hoosen Jones<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Sarah Van Hoosen Jones<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Keithley<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
L. Keithley<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
T. C. Maitland<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Yokohama en route to Canada.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: October 4th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on October 4th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship carried a passenger list of 500 with approximately 200 in Saloon Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An earthquake had devastated Yokohama on September 1st<\/sup>, 1923 and cargo included 30 tons of relief supplies destined for the Red Cross in Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on October 4th<\/sup>, 1923 at Vancouver and Victoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonel C. B. Palmer CBE<\/strong><\/td>Commander of a Division of the St. John Ambulance Association in the United Kingdom, en route to the Far East on a world tour that will include offering his services to earthquake ravaged Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
Colonel J. A. Smith<\/strong><\/td>A Salvation Army Officer from London en route to China to attend the Chinese Congress at Peking.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. H. P. Brown<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto, en route to China to become a Professor of Biology at the University of Changtu.<\/td><\/tr>
Thomas M. Fairbanks<\/strong><\/td>Of New York, Vice-president of the Japan Paper Company on a business trip to Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Herbert Hill<\/strong><\/td>Yokohama business manager of the Japan Paper Company.<\/td><\/tr>
J. R. Harper<\/strong><\/td>Representative of the T. Eaton Company of Toronto, en route to Yokohama to re-establish the Company operations.  The T. Eaton Company assets in Yokohama had been destroyed by the earthquake<\/td><\/tr>
J. H. Green<\/strong><\/td>Representative of Thomas Cook & Sons in route to Yokohama to re-establish the Company\u2019s operations following the earthquake  Thomas Cook & Sons had reported that 23 employees had perished in the earthquake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: November 12th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by L. D. Douglas, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on November 12th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this voyage the ship visited the earthquake ravaged city of Yokohama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A light passenger list of 285 was reported with 49 First Class, 70 Second Class and 166 Third Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA brought in the first large shipment of Japanese oranges for this season. Sixty ton of cargo was landed at Victoria and consisted mainly of Japanese oranges.  Also at Victoria, 350 bags of mail were landed; most of which are destined for the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers arriving aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA November 12th<\/sup>, 1923 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elmer S. Knight<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria, returning from Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Scanien<\/strong><\/td>Of New York.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Schweninger<\/strong><\/td>Of Monterey, California.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. C. Crow<\/strong><\/td>Of San Francisco.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Fleisher<\/strong><\/td>Of Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
Simone Fleisher<\/strong><\/td>Of Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
E. E. Parsons<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Margaret Usher<\/strong><\/td>En route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs, Katsumi Ikeda<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. Archer<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
John T. Maynard<\/strong><\/td>Of Chilliwack, British Columbia.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Adams<\/strong><\/td>Of Colorado.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain Hjalmar Anderson<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Appel<\/strong><\/td>Of Portland, Oregon.<\/td><\/tr>
Philip M. Covey<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr>
Fred Knauf<\/strong><\/td>Of the U.S. Marine Corps, en route to Mare Island Naval Yard in California.<\/td><\/tr>
Otojiro Kodzuki<\/strong><\/td>Of Sidney, B.C. returning from a trip to Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
John Singh<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria, en route from India.<\/td><\/tr>
H. S. Kirkland<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver, returning from Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Major and Mrs. E. P. Brown<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: November 29th 1923<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on November 29th<\/sup>, 1923.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included on the passenger list were approximately 500 travellers en route to the Far East to attend New Year festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No other information is currently available for this voyage.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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