{"id":916,"date":"2026-10-27T18:44:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/?page_id=916"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:44:09","slug":"1938-sailings-and-notables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/1938-sailings-and-notables\/","title":{"rendered":"1938 Sailings and Notables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Departure: January 8th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on January 8th<\/sup> 1938.  The effects of the Sino-Japanese conflict in China was having a dramatic effect on the Trans-Pacific commerce an the EMPRESS OF ASIA reported an extremely small passenger list and travelers avoid the troubled area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This voyage marked the resumption of Shanghai as a port of call.  The ship had not visited Shanghai since the evacuation of refugees when the Japanese fleet moved into the Whangpoo in August of 1937.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this voyage Manila would not be called upon as the ship was scheduled for an overhaul at Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Chinese residents and religious organizations collected four tons of used clothing in Vancouver.  The clothing was carried aboard the ship to Hong Kong to be distributed among Chinese refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other cargo consisted of a large fruit shipment that was transferred from the Royal Mail Lines vessel LOCHMONAR to the EMPRESS OF ASIA at Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on January 8th<\/sup> 1938 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R. E. Smith<\/strong><\/td>Returning to Shanghai after a visit to Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. R. B. Smith<\/strong><\/td>Returning to Shanghai after a visit to Victoria.<\/td><\/tr>
R. B. Roxburgh<\/strong><\/td>Official of the Thorneycroft Engine and Armament Company returning from a vacation in Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
R. M. Astle<\/strong><\/td>Official of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, en route to Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
C. A. Rich<\/strong><\/td>Official of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, en route to Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
P. S. Shoaff<\/strong><\/td>Official of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, en route to Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
B. C. Butler<\/strong><\/td>Canadian Trade Commissioner, Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. W. D. Patterson<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
J. A. Deschamps<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: March 12th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on March 12th<\/sup>, 1938.  On the voyage the ship reported usual winter weather.  While in Hong Kong the ship underwent an overhaul. A fair passenger list was reported with about 270 travelers aboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on March 12th<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. D. Alexander<\/strong><\/td>Of Kobe, McKinnon, McKenzie Company<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. J. P. Baston<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
B. M. Blackwood<\/strong><\/td>Oxford University lecturer returning home from a world tour via the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. W. L. Chang<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria, returning home from a visit to Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Crookdale<\/strong><\/td>Of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company<\/td><\/tr>
D. W. Kermode<\/strong><\/td>HBM Consul at Yokohama en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Commander H. F. Nalder<\/strong><\/td>Commander of the HMS Grimsby, Shanghai, enroute to England.<\/td><\/tr>
A. B. Lloyd<\/strong><\/td>Of Yokohama, Rising Sun Petroleum Company.<\/td><\/tr>
P. Parker<\/strong><\/td>Vice-President of Standard Vacuum Oil Company, completing an around the world trip.<\/td><\/tr>
L. M. Pheris<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Shanghai Power company en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
B. Prytz<\/strong><\/td>Chairman of the Swedish Match Company and the Swedish Export Association, Gothenburg<\/td><\/tr>
M Schibler<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Park Hotel, Shanghai. En route to Switzerland.<\/td><\/tr>
P. L. Yew<\/strong><\/td>Daughter of Dr. H. P. Yew, of the Church missionary Society Hospital, Yunnanfu.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: March 19th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on March 19th<\/sup>, 1938.  The expanding war in China was adversely affecting transpacific travel, and on this sailing the EMPRESS OF ASIA carried a very small passenger list.  A heavy cargo and mail were also reported.  Strong winds at forced the ship to anchor briefly at Royal Rhodes before berthing at Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 18th<\/sup>, 1938 Dr. J. W. McIntosh, Vancouver Health Officer, reported that a crewmember had been diagnosed with typhoid fever and consequently all crewmembers would be immunized immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No passenger names are available for this voyage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: May 2nd 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on May 2nd<\/sup>, 1938.  On the voyage the ship experienced good weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cargo from this voyage is described as a fair cargo of general merchandise including more than 1.000 bags of mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 434 passengers carried included 83 in First Class, 105 in Tourist Cabin and 246 in Third Class.  More than half the passengers were destined to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on May 2nd<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. H. F. Bain<\/strong><\/td>Eminent American geologist.<\/td><\/tr>
R. C. Brown<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Du Pont de Nemours Company, Hankow<\/td><\/tr>
W. R. Bull<\/strong><\/td>Manger of the Sun Life Insurance Company in Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Carson<\/strong><\/td>Pacific Commercial Company, Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
F. L. Conklin<\/strong><\/td>Vice-President of the Provident Life Insurance Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Col. W. T. O. Crewdson<\/strong><\/td>British Army Headquarters Staff, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
G. B. Dunnett<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
W. R. Davidson<\/strong><\/td>Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
A. R. Edwards<\/strong><\/td>Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
J. H. Drummond<\/strong><\/td>Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
D. Forbes<\/strong><\/td>Bank Line, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
D. O. Foster<\/strong><\/td>Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
G. B. Gill<\/strong><\/td>General Electric Company, Hankow.<\/td><\/tr>
R. L. Graham<\/strong><\/td>Director of Messrs. E. M. Graham, London.<\/td><\/tr>
J. B. Green<\/strong><\/td>Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Father G. Hammacher<\/strong><\/td>Faculty member of Sophia University, Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
L. C. Irvine<\/strong><\/td>American Foreign Insurance Association, New York.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Ishizeki<\/strong><\/td>Kyokuyo (Arctic) Whaling Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain F. H. Jeune<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai pilot and member of the Whangpoo Conservation Board.<\/td><\/tr>
W. MacEwen<\/strong><\/td>Hong Kong<\/td><\/tr>
R. B. M. Muirhead<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai Pilots\u2019 Association.<\/td><\/tr>
A. F. Neilsen<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
E. C. Norris<\/strong><\/td>Representative of the General Electric Company, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
R. T. Oates<\/strong><\/td>Technical Manager of Patons & Baldwins, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
W. Paterson<\/strong><\/td>A. S. Watson & Company, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
D. H. M. Pyle<\/strong><\/td>New York law firm.<\/td><\/tr>
H. N. S. Wilkinson<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai Municipal Police Force.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Wilson<\/strong><\/td>Rising Sun Petroleum Company, Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
P. A. Wright<\/strong><\/td>Official of Patons & Baldwins, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Weekes<\/strong><\/td>Chinese Maritime Customs, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
A. W. Sawyer<\/strong><\/td>Asiatic Petroleum Company.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Carson<\/strong><\/td>Travelling from Saigon.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. E. H. Gibbon<\/strong><\/td>Wife of American aviator E. H. Gibbon.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: May 14th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on May 14th<\/sup> 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers included missionaries and medical personnel travelling to various ports in the Far East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on May 14th<\/sup> 1938 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jose A. Fernandez<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Dr. T. S. Goodwin<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Dr. H. E. E. Groneman<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend G. A. Andrew<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Hugh F. Clancy<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend J. H. Harvey<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Walter Small<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend T. B. Southall<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Reverend William Naylor<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Fred E. Armstrong<\/strong><\/td>Boarded at Victoria, on a world tour.<\/td><\/tr>
Hans Pheuerkauf<\/strong><\/td>Representative of the North German Lloyd Line, China, en route to Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
J. R. Kracht<\/strong><\/td>Travelling from New York to the American Express co. office in Manila.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: June 27th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on June 27th<\/sup>, 1938. An uneventful crossing of the Pacific Ocean was reported.  Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on June 27th<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major-General J. G. Harbord<\/strong><\/td>Associated with RCA, en route to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
W. D. Barker<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Philco Radio Products, en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. Booklees<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the China Salt Gabelle, en route to Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. F. Bristow,<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Vacuum Oil Company, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
A. E. de Camp<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Shanghai Power Company, en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Doodridge<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Shanghai Telephone Company, en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Duff<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Asiatic Underwriters, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
A. H. Fenwick<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the University of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
R. M. Anndrews<\/strong><\/td>Of Tokyo, en route to British Columbia.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Harris<\/strong><\/td>En route from Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Harris<\/strong><\/td>En route from Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. C. R. Hargreaves<\/strong><\/td>En route from Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
K. Hargreaves<\/strong><\/td>En route from Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. H. E. Hayward<\/strong><\/td>En route from Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Hayward<\/strong><\/td>En route from Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
Professor R. M. and Mrs. Jones<\/strong><\/td>The former being Professor at Haverford College, Pennsylvania.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. L. Hubele<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Lykes Brothers Ripley Steamship Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. King<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Mears<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Philippine Advertising Corporation, Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sanderson<\/strong><\/td>Of Hong Kong en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shaw<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the China Light & Power Company, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. MacGregor<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Calbeck MacGregor & Company, en route to London.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: July 9th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on July 9th<\/sup> 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship was slightly delayed in reaching Victoria as a result of taking some time to do a compass adjustment off Trial Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included in cargo was 400 pounds of cholera serum that was being delivered to Hong Kong to fight a cholera epidemic.  This amount of serum could inoculate 1,000,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also included was a shipment of bandages, chloroform, ether, and clothing destined for China and provided by the Committee for Medical Aid for China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on July 9th<\/sup> 1938 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H. Kirkwood<\/strong><\/td>General Secretary of the YWCA in Victoria en route to Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
K. M. Harris<\/strong><\/td>En route to Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
Margaret Kopf<\/strong><\/td>En route from Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia to Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
His Excellency General Eugene Ott<\/strong><\/td>German Ambassador at Tokyo returning after a visit to Berlin.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend C. J. E. R. Jacquinot<\/strong><\/td>Returning to Shanghai after a visit to the United States.  Reverend Jacquinot had been working on behalf of Chinese refugees in Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. H. W. Wade<\/strong><\/td>Of New York en route to Manila on behalf of the Leonard Wood Memorial, a group dedicated to the eradication of leprosy.<\/td><\/tr>
Joseph Goldstone<\/strong><\/td>President of the American Jewelers Bureau en route to the far East.<\/td><\/tr>
Anne Stewart<\/strong><\/td>A prominent Vancouver tour organizer leading a tour party to the Far East.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: August 22nd 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on August 22nd<\/sup>, 1938.  On the voyage the ship experienced fine weather although the arrival at Victoria was delayed slightly as fog was encountered off the coast of Vancouver Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this voyage Lim Cheong Hee, a fisherman, was rescued from a bamboo raft found floating one day out from Hong Kong.  Lim had been adrift for four days after having been blown off shore by a gale.  He was treated for exposure and left the ship at Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this crossing a passenger list of 311 was reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of those that disembarked at Victoria would travel to Seattle by ferryboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on August 22nd<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L. S. Stiles<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the E. Eaton Company, Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. Turner<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Andersen Meyer and Company, Shanghai. En route to Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
N. Stilwell<\/strong><\/td>The daughter of Colonel Stilwell, Military Attache at the American Embassy at Peking.<\/td><\/tr>
Anne Stewart<\/strong><\/td>A prominent Vancouver tour organizer returning from a trip to Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
W. H. Siegfried<\/strong><\/td>Of Chicago, a tea merchant.<\/td><\/tr>
J. C. Perlas<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila, en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
O. M. Royal<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Insular Cigar Factory, Manila,<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. M. Noelting<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the E. I. Du Pont de Nemours Company, en route to Brusseus.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Nelson<\/strong><\/td>Of Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain and Mrs. W. G. Lalor<\/strong><\/td>En route to Pender Harbour, B.C.<\/td><\/tr>
L. Lambert<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Luzon Stevedoring Company of the Philippines en route to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
B. W. Humphrey<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Standard Vacuum Oil Company, Tientsin.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs., R. A. Igel<\/strong><\/td>Traveling from Java to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
K. Hobday<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
S. Abeulfeteuh<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Egyptian Embassy at Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Barretto<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
A. N. Choukry<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Egyptian Embassy at Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain A. Cruz<\/strong><\/td>Medical Officer of the Philippines en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain J. A. Sanchez<\/strong><\/td>Medical Officer of the Philippines en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
W. J. Blank<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Bataefshe Petroleum Company in Borneo, en route to Rotterdam.<\/td><\/tr>
P. Divers<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Rising Sun Petroleum Company, Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. V. Fabella<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila travelling on a world tour.<\/td><\/tr>
Major J. T. Ford OBE<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Shanghai Municipal Council en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant P. de Guzman<\/strong><\/td>Of the Philippine Army. travelling to the United States<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hellyer<\/strong><\/td>Of Chicago, former a prominent tea merchant.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: September 3rd 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on September 3rd<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on September 3rd<\/sup>, 1938 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. H. Green<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Thomas Cook & Son enroute to the Far East.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. G. D. Beebe<\/strong><\/td>En route from Los Angeles to Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Homer B. Pippen<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Standard Vacuum Oil Company, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pikes<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Firestone Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, en route to Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
E. W, Walker<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Firestone Rubber Company.<\/td><\/tr>
R. L. Allen<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Firestone Rubber Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr., and Mrs. Gerald Bell<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Canadian Mission to Western China, travelling to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Neil Bell<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Canadian Mission to Western China, travelling to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Max Kleenan<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Kleenan\u2019s Limited of London, en route to Japan<\/td><\/tr>
Major and Mrs. E. F. Hogg<\/strong><\/td>Of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Frank H. Burden<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Export Leaf Tobacco Company, North Carolina.<\/td><\/tr>
Hazel Henderson.<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver en route to Shameen, Canton to work in a hospital.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: October 17th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on October 17th<\/sup>, 1938.  On the voyage the ship experienced strong southerly winds and some fog off the coast of Vancouver Island, delaying the arrival at Victoria by several hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on October 17th<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Faulkner<\/strong><\/td>En route from Kuala Lampar to Bermuda.<\/td><\/tr>
W. S. Hurst<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Neon Division, Philippine Advertising Corporation, Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. T. R. H. Churton<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Asiatic Petroleum Company, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Hayes<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
W. F. McCandish<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Dupont de Nemours Company, Oakland.<\/td><\/tr>
W. J. Wilson<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Dollar Steamship Line at Hong Kong, en route to San Francisco.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Cliff<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the China Inland Mission, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. W. A. Stokhuyzen<\/strong><\/td>President of the Importers\u2019 Association, Batavia.<\/td><\/tr>
R. W. Squires<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the China Import and Export Lumber Company, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend D. K. Faris<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the United Church of Canada.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. V. Branch<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Sun Life Insurance Company of Canada, Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
George Paley<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Onishi Company, Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
F. C. Papsworth<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Andrews, George & Company, Tokyo en route to New York.<\/td><\/tr>
Major and Mrs. A. J. Pelling<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Imperial Chemical Corporation, Kenya, en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Moore<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
M. Axelrod<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Pacific Commercial Cable Company, Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
D. V. Anderson<\/strong><\/td>American Vice-Consul at Bombay en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
G. Pelling<\/strong><\/td>Travelling from Kenya to England.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: October 29th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on October 29th<\/sup> 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Passengers included a party of 14 Roman Catholic Nuns and Priests travelling as missionaries to China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on October 29th<\/sup> 1938 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Merlich<\/strong><\/td>Associated with Merlich & Company en route to Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
Sister St. Kenneth<\/strong><\/td>Of the Grey Nuns Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Pembroke, Ontario en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Sister Mary Vienney<\/strong><\/td>Of the Grey Nuns Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Pembroke, Ontario en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Sister Genevieve Flauhart<\/strong><\/td>Of France, en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Sister Angelina Seghezzi<\/strong><\/td>Of Italy, en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Sister Santina Parietti<\/strong><\/td>Of Italy, en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Sister Sophie Kalinowska<\/strong><\/td>Of Austria, en route to China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father C. McKinnon<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father A. MacIntosh<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father R. Roberts<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father D. McNeil<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father R. Carey<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father C. B. Murphy<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father  E. J. Lyons<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father E. Moriarty<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father John P. Kelly<\/strong><\/td>Of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary at Scarborough Heights, Ontario, en route to Lishui, China.<\/td><\/tr>
Father R. Degnar<\/strong><\/td>Of St. Columbus, Nebraska, en route to Honan Province China<\/td><\/tr>
Father J. Spahn<\/strong><\/td>Of St. Columbus, Nebraska en route to Honan Province China<\/td><\/tr>
Father J. de Rossiers<\/strong><\/td>Of St. Columbus, Nebraska, en route to Honan Province China<\/td><\/tr>
Father S. Walczak<\/strong><\/td>Of St. Columbus, Nebraska, en route to Honan Province China<\/td><\/tr>
Father M. Douglas<\/strong><\/td>Of St. Columbus, Nebraska, en route to Honan Province China<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend and Mrs. E. J. Church<\/strong><\/td>Associated with the Baptist Mission board, Winnipeg, travelling to China on missionary assignment.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. M. C. Howey<\/strong><\/td>Of Victoria, associated with the Vacuum oil Company, en route to Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
A. G. P. Dewing<\/strong><\/td>Of the Shanghai Municipal Council.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: December 12th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on December 12th<\/sup>, 1938.  On the voyage the ship experienced ordinary winter weather, however arrival at Victoria was delayed several hours by heavy head winds.  Twelve passengers, anxious to meet connections to reach Europe by Christmas, disembarked at Victoria.  The EMPRESS OF ASIA Baggage Master F. G. Mulliner arranged for the speedy transfer of luggage to the Vancouver bound ferry, the boat being held for the arriving passengers.  These passengers arrived in Vancouver 2 hours ahead of the EMPRESS and successfully connected with the eastbound train leaving Vancouver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship brought a small list of passengers, mails and a good cargo including Japanese oranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on December 12th<\/sup>, 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His Excellency P. E. Naggiar<\/strong><\/td>Retiring French Ambassador to China, en route home to Paris from Shanghai.  Previous to the China appointment he was stationed at Moscow.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Father X. St. Arnaud<\/strong><\/td>Manila, Assistant Secretary to the Papal Legate, bound for Trois Rivieres Quebec.<\/td><\/tr>
Alfred Ehrman<\/strong><\/td>President of the Calamba Sugar Estate at Calubang, Philippines, en route to San Francisco.<\/td><\/tr>
A. H. Burgers<\/strong><\/td>Insular Sugar Company, Manila, on a visit to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
T. J. Kurotchkin<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, From Peking Union Medical College proceeding to Harvard University for research purposes.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain J. H. Harper<\/strong><\/td>Former Master of the SS HINDUSTAN, proceeding to South Shields, England after the sale and delivery of his ship to Japanese interests.<\/td><\/tr>
Otto Preussman<\/strong><\/td>Vice President of the International General Electric Company, Tokyo, en route to the United States on a business trip.<\/td><\/tr>
P. J. Walowit<\/strong><\/td>Of Fellman Brothers Import and Export Company, New York.<\/td><\/tr>
M. Kopf<\/strong><\/td>Travelling from Japan to Stanford University.<\/td><\/tr>
S. Kopf<\/strong><\/td>Ford Motors, Japan proceeding on a vacation to the United States<\/td><\/tr>
R. B. Roxburgh<\/strong><\/td>Of Hong Kong, Manager for China of John I. Thorneycroft, prominent shipbuilders in the Orient, en route to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Father M. W. Walsh<\/strong><\/td>Of the Maryknoll Mission, Maryknoll, New York.<\/td><\/tr>
E. M. Van Vorhees<\/strong><\/td>Of New York, Far Eastern Regional Manager and Director of General Motors, Osaka.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: December 24th 1938<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on December 24th<\/sup> 1938.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A small passenger list was reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers included a party of eight who had been members of the University Of Washington Huskies basketball team.  The eight were travelling to Manila and to Japan for a series of games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on December 24th<\/sup> 1938 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fraser<\/strong><\/td>Former being an official with the Columbian Rope Company, Auburn, New York.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morehead<\/strong><\/td>Former being an official of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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