{"id":912,"date":"2026-10-27T18:41:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/?page_id=912"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:41:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:41:39","slug":"1936-sailings-and-notables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/1936-sailings-and-notables\/","title":{"rendered":"1936 Sailings and Notables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arrival: February 15th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on February 15th<\/sup>, 1936.  The ship arrived at Yokohama on February 5th<\/sup>; a day after an enormous snowstorm struck that city and Tokyo.  On the voyage from Japan the ship experienced unusually good winter weather with the exception of a short stormy period immediately after leaving Yokohama.  On this crossing the EMPRESS OF ASIA carried passengers, general cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note of Interest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the passengers were two shipwrecked sailors, Robert Crampton of Vancouver and James McKenzie of England.  Both men had survived the loss of the SS FORTHBRIDGE, a ship that was abandoned in January in the China Sea after catching fire.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on February 15th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Dolan<\/strong><\/td>Explorer and research worker with the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, returning to Philadelphia from Tibet.<\/td><\/tr>
C. H. Chisholm<\/strong><\/td>Buyer for Farmer & Company, Sydney, en route to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
J. L. McPherson<\/strong><\/td>General Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Hong Kong traveling to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. R. A. Mitchell<\/strong><\/td>Retiring Missionary of the United Church Mission at Tsinan, en route to Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Very Rev. J. A. Roch<\/strong><\/td>General Superior of the Societe des Missions Estrangeres de Quebec, returning home following a visit to his missions in China.<\/td><\/tr>
E. L. C. Schafer<\/strong><\/td>Scientist with the Berlin Zoological Gardens traveling to Berlin.<\/td><\/tr>
W. G. Seiple<\/strong><\/td>Member of the Japan mission of the Reformed Church of the United States at Sandai, proceeding to the U.S.A.<\/td><\/tr>
R. H. Soper<\/strong><\/td>General Electric Company, River Works, West Lynn, Massachusetts, returning home after a business trip to Batavia.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: February 22nd 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on February 22nd<\/sup>, 1936<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard the EMPRESS OF ASIA on February 22nd<\/sup>, 1936 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. R. M. Cook<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto, en route to Manila to join the EMPRESS OF BRITAIN.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. S. Rogers<\/strong><\/td>Of New York, en route to Manila to join the EMPRESS OF BRITAIN.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs.  N. V. Carlson<\/strong><\/td>Of New York, en route to Manila to join the EMPRESS OF BRITAIN.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Langley<\/strong><\/td>The former being Canadian Trade commissioner at Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
E. H. Crumley<\/strong><\/td>Representative of the Manufacturers\u2019 Life Insurance Company, Toronto, en route to Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Barron<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Frank S. Carpenter<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
M. J. Chatgo<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Lillian Dunne<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
H. A. Wimbalker<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Rudolph Pakert<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
V. Toster<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
A. B. Templeton<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. D. Thompson<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
M. F. Taylor<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend and Mrs. Charles Bridgman<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Miss Fischer<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
D. H. France<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
N. Beckenkemp<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Francis Bonnwick<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
H. F. Minns<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: April 6th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on April 6th<\/sup>, 1936.  On the voyage home the ship encountered heavy fogs in the China Sea, cold weather off Japan and a strong southeaster storm with gale force winds two days off the coast of British Columbia. On this crossing the EMPRESS OF ASIA carried passengers, general cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While nearing British Columbia the EMPRESS OF ASIA heard distress calls from the burning ship TRICOLOR off Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on April 6th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note of Interest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warner Oland, better known for his picture role as Charlie Chan, was a passenger between Shanghai and Hong Kong.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. Adams<\/strong><\/td>Inspector of the Shanghai Municipal Police, bound for Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
L. Beattie<\/strong><\/td>Superintendent of the New Engineering and Shipbuilding Works, Shanghai, en route to Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
A. K. Bosanko<\/strong><\/td>Standard-Vacuum Oil Company, bound for the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
A. N. Budgen<\/strong><\/td>En route from Shanghai to Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
H. C. Clements<\/strong><\/td>Public Works Department of Shanghai, en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
K. Fawcett<\/strong><\/td>Glen Line Eastern Agencies, travelling to England.<\/td><\/tr>
F. C. Greatrex<\/strong><\/td>H. B. M. Consul at Nagasaki proceeding to England.<\/td><\/tr>
W. Hacking<\/strong><\/td>Of Hacking & Company, Toronto, importers, travelling home after a visit to the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
J. G. Haigh<\/strong><\/td>Of Gibb, Livingstone & Company, Hong Kong, bound for England.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain R. Harrison<\/strong><\/td>Returning home to London accompanied by officers and men of the SS ANCHORIA after delivering the ANCHORIA to Japan for scrapping.<\/td><\/tr>
C. W. Heming<\/strong><\/td>Of Hamilton returning home after an Oriental tour.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Heming<\/strong><\/td>Of Hamilton returning home after an Oriental tour.<\/td><\/tr>
J. R. Huxter<\/strong><\/td>Manger of the Mercantile Bank of India, bound for England.<\/td><\/tr>
A. N. Kerr<\/strong><\/td>Of the New Engineering and Shipbuilding Works, Shanghai, en route to Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. H. T. Kerr<\/strong><\/td>Pastor of the Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, returning home from a visit to the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Paukert<\/strong><\/td>Buyer for Rudolph Novelty Company, Toronto, returning home.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Robertson<\/strong><\/td>Inspector of the Shanghai Municipal Police, bound for Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Swinnerton<\/strong><\/td>Prominent Attorney returning home after a tour of the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Major L. Vaughn<\/strong><\/td>Mining Engineer of Kuala Lumpur proceeding to England.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: April 18th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on April 18th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship was delayed at Vancouver for 7 hours in order to allow a rendezvous with the mail train from eastern Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cargo of over 3,500 tons and passenger list of over 200 was reported.  Cargo included automobiles, newsprint, bar metal, and flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No other passenger information is available for this voyage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: June 1st 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on June 1st<\/sup> 1936. On the North Pacific the ship reported experiencing a stormy passage. A large list of passengers was carried for disembarking at Victoria and Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on June 1st<\/sup> 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonel H. R. Andreas<\/strong><\/td>United States Army Officer, Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
C. Bindman<\/strong><\/td>Sales Manager, Johnson Asbestos Company, Thetford Mines, returning from a business visit to the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
N J. Carson<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Company, Melbourne Australia proceeding to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. M. Clarke<\/strong><\/td>Vancouver tour conductor and owner of the Pagoda Shop, returning home from a world tour.<\/td><\/tr>
E. J. Davies<\/strong><\/td>Assistant manger of the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, travelling to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Colonel E. A. H. James<\/strong><\/td>Retiring British Military Attache at the Peiping Embassy returning to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. C. C. McCullough<\/strong><\/td>Official of the Rotary International returning from attending Rotary conferences in China and Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
J. New<\/strong><\/td>Dunlop Rubber Company, Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
Hon. Sir Arthur Page<\/em><\/strong><\/td>Chief Justice of Burma proceeding to England.<\/em><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
F. M. Rutter<\/strong><\/td>Assistant Manager, Western Lines, C.P.R., completing a round trip to Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Sedgwick<\/strong><\/td>Editor of the ATLANTIC MONTHLY returning to Boston after an extended tour of Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
A. F. Thompson<\/strong><\/td>Textile representative returning to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Y. Utne<\/strong><\/td>Chief Surveyor of the Whangpoo Conservatory Board travelling to England.<\/td><\/tr>
W. J. Ward<\/strong><\/td>Manager of Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Company, Shanghai, travelling to England<\/td><\/tr>
J. Watson<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai Municipal Police Force.<\/td><\/tr>
S. Winram<\/strong><\/td>Standard Vacuum Oil Company, Canton, travelling to England<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note of Interest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sir Arthur Page, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Burma, Lady Page (right) and their daughter, Lona Page arriving from the Orient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departure: June 10th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on June 10th<\/sup>, 1936.  On this voyage the ship would stop at Hawaii before reaching Yokohama. A large passenger list was reported, many of whom were destined for Honolulu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship also carried nine Jesuit Priests from New York en route to the Philippines on mission assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. G. Brownell of Tuscaloosa, Alabama led a group of 12 members on a world tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on June 10th<\/sup>, 1936 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Princess Alexandria Kaishkin<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, journalist with the Shanghai Russian Daily News, proceeding home after a trip to North America.<\/td><\/tr>
Mae E. Russell<\/strong><\/td>Of Tacoma, on a world cruise.<\/td><\/tr>
Commander Arthur Smith and Mrs. Smith<\/strong><\/td>United States Navy, (retired), Of Detroit, on a world cruise.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. G. Brownell<\/strong><\/td>Of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, leading a tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. M. F. McCall<\/strong><\/td>Of Portland en route to Honolulu and to board the NIAGARA for a tour of the Southern Dominions.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Alice Martin Eckerin<\/strong><\/td>Of Portland en route to Honolulu and to board the NIAGARA for a tour of the Southern Dominions.<\/td><\/tr>
Elizabeth M. Pollock<\/strong><\/td>Of Portland en route to Honolulu and to board the NIAGARA for a tour of the Southern Dominions.<\/td><\/tr>
Miss Olive Baltimore<\/strong><\/td>Of Portland en route to Honolulu and to board the NIAGARA for a tour of the Southern Dominions.<\/td><\/tr>
M. M. Scroggs<\/strong><\/td>Of Portland en route to Honolulu and to board the NIAGARA for a tour of the Southern Dominions.<\/td><\/tr>
Peter Hopkins<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Shanghai power Company.<\/td><\/tr>
E. A. D. Drummond<\/strong><\/td>Daughter of David Drummond, Far East manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway to Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
M. M. Cooke<\/strong><\/td>Of Honolulu, en route from vacation in the Pacific Northwest.<\/td><\/tr>
Martha Melanphy<\/strong><\/td>Of Honolulu, en route from vacation in the Pacific Northwest.<\/td><\/tr>
Phylis Lamoreau<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle, en route to Honolulu.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: July 27th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on July 27th 1936. Foggy weathered was encountered on the North Pacific but seas were very calm and smooth providing for a pleasant passage.  On this crossing the EMPRESS OF ASIA carried passengers, general cargo and mail.  The passengers included 78 cabin passengers and 102 in steerage.  Several carloads of silk were carried some of which was discharged at Victoria for shipment to the East Coast by way of Panama.  After arriving at Vancouver the EMPRESS OF ASIA would return to Victoria for summer overhaul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers also included three families from the Dutch East Indies who are on a vacation trip to Holland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on July 27th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor Lieutenant Commander S. B. Taylor, R.N.<\/strong><\/td>Returning to England after three years instructing at the Naval College at Fuchow.<\/td><\/tr>
W. Pryor<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai Assistant general manger of the Kailan Mining Administration.<\/td><\/tr>
E. G. P. Raynor<\/strong><\/td>Prominent Johannesburg, South Africa mining executive on a world tour.<\/td><\/tr>
L. B. Stiles<\/strong><\/td>Foreign Buyer for the T. Eaton Company, Toronto, returning from a business trip.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Turner<\/strong><\/td>Johnston, Allen Company, Ireland.<\/td><\/tr>
S. A. Wade<\/strong><\/td>Prominent wool buyer of Auckland, New Zealand.<\/td><\/tr>
E. W. Torrey<\/strong><\/td>National City Bank, Tientsin.<\/td><\/tr>
U. Mouat-Biggs<\/strong><\/td>Standard Oil Company, Seoul.<\/td><\/tr>
P. Husey<\/strong><\/td>Of London, on world tour.<\/td><\/tr>
Father J. H. Rittner<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father P. H. O\u2019Neill<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father J. J. Parrell<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father T. R. Tuite<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father G. F. Knoepfel<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father T. J. Rocks<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father W. F. Masterson<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
Father J. J. McKeaney<\/strong><\/td>Jesuit clergy returning from the Ateneo de Manila, Manila after a three year period to Woodstock College, Woodstock, Maryland.<\/td><\/tr>
B. R. Bazeley<\/strong><\/td>Kobe, Church Missionary Society.<\/td><\/tr>
A. M. Coles<\/strong><\/td>Akashi, returning missionary of the Japan Evangelical Society.<\/td><\/tr>
F. M. Freeth<\/strong><\/td>Retiring missionary.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: August 8th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on August 8th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship carried a full cargo including newsprint, paper, flour and wheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passenger list reported 25 First Class, 84 Tourist Class and 24 Third Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on August 8th<\/sup>, 1936 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Petty Officer James Denniston<\/strong><\/td>Wireless expert at RCN Barracks en route to join the British China fleet.<\/td><\/tr>
Miss Jean F. M. Leach<\/strong><\/td>Vancouver school teacher en route to Honk Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
R. E. Rodger<\/strong><\/td>Standard Vacuum Oil Company official at Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hunt<\/strong><\/td>Of Philadelphia, members of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign missions en route to missionary work in Japan and China.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Byram<\/strong><\/td>Of Philadelphia, members of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign missions en route to missionary work in Japan and China.<\/td><\/tr>
F. de Lara Reis<\/strong><\/td>Macao professor, returning from a visit to Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain W. H. Less<\/strong><\/td>En route to Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. B. Lytton Bernard<\/strong><\/td>En route to China and Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend J. C. Scott<\/strong><\/td>Returning to Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: September 21st 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on September 21st<\/sup>, 1936. On this crossing the EMPRESS OF ASIA carried passengers, general cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note of Interest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the passengers was a party of 21 Chinese students travelling to the United States to attend various universities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on September 21st<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belsjoe<\/strong><\/td>District manger of the Chrysler Motor Corporation of Japan returning to the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
T. A. Burd<\/strong><\/td>Buffalo attorney returning home after a business trip to Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
J. G. Sellar<\/strong><\/td>Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China in Malaya, returning to England.<\/td><\/tr>
W. S. Thompson<\/strong><\/td>President of the Super Silk Hosiery Mills, proceeding to London Ontario.<\/td><\/tr>
L. Talambires<\/strong><\/td>New York businessman returning from Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Eris McGeer<\/strong><\/td>Brother of Vancouver Mayor Gerry McGeer returning from Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
D. Bingham<\/strong><\/td>H. P. Menzies Company, Vancouver, returning from a tour of the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Coltart<\/strong><\/td>Ocean Shipping Company, Vancouver returning from the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
D. M. R. Clark<\/strong><\/td>London teacher returning from a tour of Australia and the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
D. A. H. Lovegrove<\/strong><\/td>London teacher returning from a tour of Australia and the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
E. I. Lovegrove<\/strong><\/td>London teacher returning from a tour of Australia and the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
A. M. G. Lovegrove<\/strong><\/td>London teacher returning from a tour of Australia and the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
J. H. Baldwin<\/strong><\/td>Manila, proceeding to College in the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
N. Baldwin<\/strong><\/td>Manila, proceeding to College in the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Baldwin<\/strong><\/td>Manila, proceeding to College in the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
W. R. Baldwin<\/strong><\/td>San Mateo, returning from Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Liu Kute<\/strong><\/td>Chinese student from Hong Kong returning to studies in the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
Lo Yulu<\/strong><\/td>Chinese student from Hong Kong returning to studies in the USA.<\/td><\/tr>
Yang Ming Chao<\/strong><\/td>Chinese student from Hong Kong returning to studies in the USA.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: October 3rd 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on October 3rd<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the passengers were several Missionaries and religious personnel from Quebec travelling to various locations in the Orient.  The Dominican Order, Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Sulpicians, Franciscans, Sisters of the Precious Blood, and Ursuline Sisters were all represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on October 3rd<\/sup>, 1936 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bishop A. J. Moore<\/strong><\/td>Missionary Field Secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Nashville.  En route to Shanghai to visit missions in Northern and Central China.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend A. W. Wasson<\/strong><\/td>Foreign Secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Nashville.  En route to Shanghai to visit missions in Northern and Central China.<\/td><\/tr>
Commander F. R. Davey<\/strong><\/td>Director of the Sassoon banking house in Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Perry Burgess<\/strong><\/td>Of New York, Managing Director of the Leonard Wood Memorial Foundation.<\/td><\/tr>
Virgil M. Griffin<\/strong><\/td>En route to Manila as Assistant Manager of the West Coast Life Insurance Company.<\/td><\/tr>
George  Fusavet<\/strong><\/td>Canadian Pacific Agent at Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
J. J. Pates<\/strong><\/td>Hong Kong, Standard Vacuum Oil Company official.<\/td><\/tr>
Major and Mrs. A. M. Haines<\/strong><\/td>Of Bombay.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. E. L. Marsh<\/strong><\/td>Canadian Pacific medical officer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: November 16th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on November 16th<\/sup>, 1936. On the voyage from Japan the ship experienced a beam wind shortly after leaving Yokohama that endured until two days before reaching the British Columbia coast where fog was encountered.  On this voyage the ship carried the first consignment of Japanese oranges to reach Canada for the fall trade.  A small consignment of gold for United States\u2019 banks and 9 carloads of silk were also carried. The passenger list was light with some 200 passengers on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on November 16th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commander R. M. Hunt<\/strong><\/td>Superintendent of Police of Canton, proceeding to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Perry Burgess<\/strong><\/td>Head of the Leonard Wood Memorial Foundation of New York, travelling to New York.  Burgess is a prominent crusader against leprosy.<\/td><\/tr>
R. C. Allen<\/strong><\/td>Royal Navy officer returning home after serving on ships in Far Eastern waters.<\/td><\/tr>
C. A. Carline<\/strong><\/td>Royal Navy officer returning home after serving on ships in Far Eastern waters.<\/td><\/tr>
Rt. Hon. Viscount Kelburn<\/strong><\/td>Royal Navy officer returning home after serving on ships in Far Eastern waters.<\/td><\/tr>
F. F. Andrews<\/strong><\/td>With Butterfield and Swire, Shanghai, bound for England.<\/td><\/tr>
M. Blake<\/strong><\/td>Returning Akron from Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Birnbaum<\/strong><\/td>Buyer for Cassidy\u2019s Limited, wholesales china merchants, Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Boyd<\/strong><\/td>Proceeding to Akron from Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
S. E. Dithmer<\/strong><\/td>Production Manager of General Motors, Japan, proceeding to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Hoyer<\/strong><\/td>Vice-President of the Manila Gas Corporation proceeding to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
A. E. Jones<\/strong><\/td>Manager at Shanghai for the Asiatic Petroleum Company.<\/td><\/tr>
W. L. Ogden<\/strong><\/td>Kolonials Petroleum Company, Batavia proceeding to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
E. R. Sandstrom<\/strong><\/td>National Bank of New York in Bombay.<\/td><\/tr>
R. N. Ogden<\/strong><\/td>Kolonials Petroleum Company, Batavia proceeding to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Torrance<\/strong><\/td>Returning to New York after an extensive tour of the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Tsun Shih Chih<\/strong><\/td>Official of the Chinese Government railways, Nanking.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: November 28th 1936<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on November 28th<\/sup>, 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sailing was delayed a day at Vancouver because of dense fog that blanketed the Pacific Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the passengers was a travel group, led by J. Shannon White, on a world tour…This party boarded the ship at Victoria.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on November 28th<\/sup>, 1936 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. P. B. Bley<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. A, Calhoun<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
N. Calhoun<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
K. Calhoun<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. F. Adair<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. L. Hamilton<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. R. Hamilton<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. L. Leach<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
P. Brewstad<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Heims<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Charles Bowey<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
M. Brunnette<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
E. B. Schubering<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Berning<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. H. O. Schaffer<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
J. F. Hammond<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
Sue Hammond<\/strong><\/td>A member of the J. Shannon White world tour group.<\/td><\/tr>
K. G. McNab<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
A. H. Murray<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto, a representative of the Manufacturers\u2019 Life Association.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. John W. Haussermann<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. J. Pershing<\/strong><\/td>Of Seattle.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Arrival: February 15th 1936 The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by A. V. R. Lovegrove concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on February 15th, 1936.  The ship arrived at Yokohama on February 5th; a day after an enormous snowstorm struck that city and Tokyo.  On the voyage from Japan the ship experienced unusually good winter weather with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-912","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=912"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/912\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":930,"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/912\/revisions\/930"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}