{"id":918,"date":"2026-10-27T18:45:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/?page_id=918"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:45:06","slug":"1939-sailings-and-notables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/1939-sailings-and-notables\/","title":{"rendered":"1939 Sailings and Notables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arrival: February 25th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on February 25th<\/sup>, 1939.  On the voyage the ship reported usual winter weather.  While in Hong Kong the ship underwent an overhaul. A small passenger list was reported and the ship discharged a general cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on February 25th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G. J. Freakes<\/strong><\/td>A cable engineer travelling from Saigon to Bamfield.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant-Commander H. Caddy<\/strong><\/td>Royal Navy, proceeding from Hong Kong to North Devon, England.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant G. N. Beamont<\/strong><\/td>Royal Navy HMS EAGLE, proceeding from Hong Kong to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Grace McIntosh<\/strong><\/td>Travelling from Manila to Rhode Island.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. P. Wallis and children<\/strong><\/td>Proceeding to Vancouver.<\/td><\/tr>
William O\u2019Neill<\/strong><\/td>Reuters representative at Hong Kong en route to England<\/td><\/tr>
J. Halkett<\/strong><\/td>Of Standard Vacuum Oil Company travelling to Scotland.<\/td><\/tr>
H. M. Booth<\/strong><\/td>Managing Director of Cassidy\u2019s Limited, Montreal, returning after a business trip to the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
W. J. Riddell<\/strong><\/td>Cassidy\u2019s Limited, Toronto, returning after a business trip to Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
L. Brosilow<\/strong><\/td>Returning to Chicago from a business trip to Japan and China.<\/td><\/tr>
D. E. Hughes<\/strong><\/td>Royal Air Force Flying Officer en route from service in Hong Kong to Plymouth base in England.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Father B. Bitter<\/strong><\/td>Of Sofia University, Tokyo en route to the United States.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: March 4th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on March 4th<\/sup>, 1939.  The ship carried a very small passenger list, cargo and mail.  Several passengers from the United States joined the ship at Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on March 4th<\/sup>, 1939 arriving at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quentin Roosevelt<\/strong><\/td>Proceeding to Interior China and Tibet on a collecting expedition.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Nellie B. Hussey<\/strong><\/td>Operator of Chinese art stores in New York and Peiping.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister St. Pierre Clavier<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister St. Gabriel de L\u2019Annunciation<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Hamilton<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. G. C. P. Hellman<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Father T. McCarthy<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. R. C. P. Norris<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Woods<\/strong><\/td>En route to missionary duties in the Orient.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: April 20th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on April 20th<\/sup>, 1939.  On the voyage the ship visited Honolulu on the return trip.  Strong headwinds were encountered between Honolulu and Cape Flattery and delayed arrival at Victoria by a few hours.  The ferry vessel from Victoria to Vancouver was held back to accommodate passengers wishing to meet connection with the east bound train leaving Vancouver. Some 350 passengers were reported<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on April 20th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J. W. McMaster<\/strong><\/td>Prominent Manila accountant.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Danby<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
R. H. Griffiths<\/strong><\/td>Government Education Department, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Ferguson<\/strong><\/td>Government Education Department, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Major<\/strong><\/td>Of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
W. R. Andrews<\/strong><\/td>Kowloon-Canton Railway<\/td><\/tr>
R. Miller<\/strong><\/td>Hong Kong, Messrs. Butterfield & Swire.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Brandes<\/strong><\/td>Kapeen<\/td><\/tr>
N. Hiscox<\/strong><\/td>Hong Kong, Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.<\/td><\/tr>
Lambert<\/strong><\/td>Assam<\/td><\/tr>
E. H. Evans-Thomas<\/strong><\/td>Tientsin, Manager of the Chartered Bank of Australia & China.<\/td><\/tr>
P. R. W. Wallis<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai, Manager of Confederation Life for China.<\/td><\/tr>
J. C. Drysdale<\/strong><\/td>Shanghai, Shanghai Power Company.<\/td><\/tr>
W. H. Winstanley<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Woods<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. Beardsworth<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
H. S. G. Isitt<\/strong><\/td>Of Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. Winter<\/strong><\/td>Of Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. A. Carson-Roberts<\/strong><\/td>London residents on a world tour.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. C. Wallace<\/strong><\/td>Of Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
F. J. Blyth<\/strong><\/td>Of Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
G. Wevill<\/strong><\/td>Of Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
W. O. Strachler<\/strong><\/td>New York business man.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sprott<\/strong><\/td>Of Vancouver, former being Manager of Sprott-Shaw Schools returning from a holiday in Honolulu.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dillaway<\/strong><\/td>The former being Lloyd\u2019s surveyor at Boston, returning from a holiday in Honolulu.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. W. H. Pascoe<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
P. V. McLane<\/strong><\/td>Canadian Trade Commissioner at Kobe, met by Hugh Dalton of the British Columbia Division of the Canadian Manufacturers\u2019 Association.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain J. M. Chaudhuri and Mrs. Chaudhuri<\/strong><\/td>Former of Indian Army, they boarded at Hong Kong and are on an around the world tour.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: April 29th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by M. J. D. Mayall, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on April 29th<\/sup>, 1939.  The ship carried a small passenger list, cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on April 29th<\/sup>, 1939 arriving at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E. C. H. Charlwood<\/strong><\/td>Director of Messrs. Harper, Gilfillan & Company, Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S. returning from a trip to England.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Stella Alexander and family<\/strong><\/td>Wife of British Consul at Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. G. A. Harriman<\/strong><\/td>Resident of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister Ste. Therese de L\u2019Enfant Jesus<\/strong><\/td>Church of the Immaculate Conception.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister Ste. Raphael<\/strong><\/td>Church of the Immaculate Conception.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister Ste. Mathias<\/strong><\/td>Church of the Immaculate Conception.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister Julian du Ste. Sacrament<\/strong><\/td>Church of the Immaculate Conception.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Sister Marie de Loyola<\/strong><\/td>Church of the Immaculate Conception.<\/td><\/tr>
Rev. Deaver Lawton<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Lawton<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
C. Lawton<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Rev. John G. McGee<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: June 16th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on June 16th<\/sup>, 1939.  On the voyage the ship visited Honolulu prior to reaching Victoria.  An uneventful crossing of the Pacific was described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the EMPRESS OF ASIA was berthed in Vancouver harbour, the British cruiser HMS ORION, of the West Indies squadron paid a visit to the city and remained several days.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some 358 passengers were reported, about 100 having joined the ship at Honolulu.  Many passengers, destined for the United States, disembarked at Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on June 16th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

E. M. Van Voorhees<\/strong><\/td>The Far Eastern manager of General Motors.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. C. Schulthess<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Goebel<\/strong><\/td>Of Cebu.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. J. Harrison & children<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Boyer<\/strong><\/td>Of Melbourne.<\/td><\/tr>
Professor H. M. Roffey<\/strong><\/td>Of the University of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. B. Hallowes<\/strong><\/td>The former being Assistant Superintendent of Surveys for the Government of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Hallowes<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Professor G. T. Byrne<\/strong><\/td>Of the University of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. G. Wolf<\/strong><\/td>Of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Marsh<\/strong><\/td>Of Sumatra.<\/td><\/tr>
J. Turner<\/strong><\/td>Of Johnson, Allan Company, linen manufacturers, Belfast.<\/td><\/tr>
Commander F. R. Davey<\/strong><\/td>Director of the Sassoon Banking Corporation, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Commander E. Woodhall<\/strong><\/td>British Naval officer en route to England from Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
H. R. Sturt<\/strong><\/td>Director of China Underwriters, Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
H. E. Marquand<\/strong><\/td>Of the British-American Tobacco Company, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
R. Hall<\/strong><\/td>British Consul at Foochow.<\/td><\/tr>
K. McNab<\/strong><\/td>Of Toronto.<\/td><\/tr>
V. Tippett<\/strong><\/td>Of the China Inland Mission, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
H. Priestman<\/strong><\/td>Of the China Inland Mission, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Stark<\/strong><\/td>The former being Secretary of China Inland Mission, Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. J. Whiteside<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. G. Steele<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
E. Wilkinson<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, Asiatic Petroleum Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Mr. and Mrs. R. Andrews<\/strong><\/td>Of New York.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Father B. Tarte<\/strong><\/td>Dominican missionaries from Sendai en route to Ottawa.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Father R. Dauphinas<\/strong><\/td>Dominican missionaries from Sendai en route to Ottawa.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Father B. Coutoure<\/strong><\/td>Dominican missionaries from Sendai en route to Ottawa.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Mother Superior Marie du Coeur Immacule<\/strong><\/td>Dominican Sisters returning to Montreal from assignment in Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Sister Roberta<\/strong><\/td>Dominican Sisters returning to Montreal from assignment in Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Mother Superior Quebec, General Marie de la Presentation<\/strong><\/td>Ursuline Sisters returning to Quebec after a visit to Missions in Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Reverend Mother St. Edith<\/strong><\/td>Ursuline Sisters returning to Quebec after a visit to Missions in Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Ivy Bradbury<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
E. Maokoshi<\/strong><\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: June 24th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by M. J. D. Mayall, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on June 24th<\/sup>, 1939.  The ship carried passengers, cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Europeans who resided in the Far East occasionally enrolled their children in schools in British Columbia.  Among the passengers on this voyage were a number of children who had been attending school in British Columbia and were travelling to the Far East to spend the summer with their families<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on June 24th<\/sup>, 1939 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Camidge<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Victoria en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Betty Richards<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Victoria en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Marco Gaudossie<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Victoria en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Albert Ronvaux<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Victoria en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
N. M. Lutz<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
D. Lutz<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Billie Marie Maxey<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Peter Hopkins<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
John Hopkins<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Leroy Jensen<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr>
Colin Jensen<\/strong><\/td>A student boarding at Vancouver en route to the Far East for a summer visit with family.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: August 7th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on August 7th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On August 9th<\/sup> 1939 the DUCHESS OF RICHMOND, an Atlantic based Canadian Pacific Steamship, made fast along side the EMPRESS OF ASIA at the Canadian Pacific pier in Vancouver.  The DUCHESS OF RICHMOND was making a rare cruise to the Pacific Ocean that included visits to Alaska, Hawaii, British Columbia, California, and Mexico.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included on the EMPRESS OF ASIA was a party of 68 non-commissioned officers from British posts in the Far East, led by Lieutenant P. R. Hemens of the Royal Artillery.  The group included members of Royal Scots, Seaforth Highlanders, East Surreys, Middlesex and the Durham Light Infantry.  The group was to travelling to Quebec and then to Southampton aboard the EMPRESS OF BRITAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on August 7th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Father M. Sanchez<\/strong><\/td>A Spanish priest en route from the Philippines to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Father M. Diaz<\/strong><\/td>A Spanish priest en route from the Philippines to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Father P. Fernandez<\/strong><\/td>A Spanish priest en route from the Philippines to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Father G. Diaz<\/strong><\/td>A Spanish priest en route from the Philippines to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Father C. Garcia<\/strong><\/td>A Spanish priest en route from the Philippines to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Father M. Garcia<\/strong><\/td>A Spanish priest en route from the Philippines to the United States.<\/td><\/tr>
Captain E. S. Cepeda<\/strong><\/td>Of Manila, US Army, en route to Kansas.<\/td><\/tr>
H. K. Bryant<\/strong><\/td>Of the Malayan Forest Service at Kuala Lumpur.<\/td><\/tr>
P. Dietz<\/strong><\/td>Manager of the B. F. Goodrich Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. M. A. Caine<\/strong><\/td>Of Hong Kong.<\/td><\/tr>
R. A. Ward<\/strong><\/td>Of Jahore.<\/td><\/tr>
C. W. Lyle<\/strong><\/td>Of Penang, Malayan Civil Service.<\/td><\/tr>
C. E. Morton<\/strong><\/td>Of Shanghai, Asiatic Petroleum Company.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. C. S. Shepperd<\/strong><\/td>Of Tokyo, British Embassy.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieutenant P. R. Hemens<\/strong><\/td>Of the Royal Artillery, leading a party on 68 non-commissioned British officers from the Far East to the United Kingdom.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: August 19th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on August 19th<\/sup>, 1939.  The ship carried a fair passenger list, cargo and mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable passengers embarking aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA on August 19th<\/sup>, 1939 at Vancouver and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. Ettele<\/strong><\/td>Standard Oil Company official, en route to Yokohama.<\/td><\/tr>
Mrs. Z. Y. Loh<\/strong><\/td>En route to China from the Chinese Consul at Portland.<\/td><\/tr>
J. J. Russell<\/strong><\/td>Sales Manager of the United States Playing Card Co.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. Grace K. Martin<\/strong><\/td>Of Pittsburgh, en route to Shanghai.<\/td><\/tr>
Baroness Martha-Marie von Steiner<\/strong><\/td>En route to Kobe.<\/td><\/tr>
Dr. N. Ale Sungursav<\/strong><\/td>Turkish press representative at the New York World\u2019s Fair, returning to Turkey.<\/td><\/tr>
J. H. Green<\/strong><\/td>En route to Shanghai Manager for Thomas Cook and Son.<\/td><\/tr>
L. L. Lawler<\/strong><\/td>En route to Singapore, General Agent of the Canadian national Railways.<\/td><\/tr>
J. A. Graham<\/strong><\/td>Travelling to the Far East on missionary assignment.<\/td><\/tr>
Hallet Abend<\/strong><\/td>En route to Shanghai, representative of the New York Times in the Far East.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: October 6th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, under the command of George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on October 6th<\/sup>, 1939.  On the voyage the ship encountered a gale of almost typhoon proportions 36 hours after leaving Yokohama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ship is described as bringing in a small list of travelers.  Included were a group of Hawaiian wrestlers bound for Seattle as part of a U.S. series of engagements.  Notable passengers aboard EMPRESS OF ASIA arriving at Vancouver on October 6th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

W. H. Siegfried<\/strong><\/td>President of Siegfried & Company, tea merchants of Chicago, returning from a visit to Japan.<\/td><\/tr>
Father P. B. Charboneau<\/strong><\/td>Franciscan Order, proceeding from Tokyo to Montreal.<\/td><\/tr>
W. Buckberrough<\/strong><\/td>Canadian Pacific Agent at Tokyo.<\/td><\/tr>
B. Butler<\/strong><\/td>Assistant Canadian Trade Commissioner at Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
A. Kemball<\/strong><\/td>Kailan Mining Administration, Chingwangtao, travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
Lieut. Colonel C. L. Tayleur<\/strong><\/td>R.A., travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
Surgeon Lieut. P. G. Burgess<\/strong><\/td>R.N., travelling to London.<\/td><\/tr>
S. H. Chao<\/strong><\/td>Travelling to Cornell University<\/td><\/tr>
G. L. Gregson<\/strong><\/td>Travelling to Vancouver Island.<\/td><\/tr>
Chang<\/strong><\/td>Prominent merchant returning to Seattle with family.<\/td><\/tr>
J. W. Spence<\/strong><\/td>Leeds engineering firm of Greenwood & Battley travelling to England from Bangkok.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Departure: October 18th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on October 18th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to wartime censorship, no additional news source information for this crossing is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: December 1st 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on December 1st<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to wartime censorship, no additional news source information for this crossing is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departure: December 16th 1939<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on December 16th<\/sup>, 1939.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to wartime censorship, no additional news source information for this crossing is available.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Arrival: February 25th 1939 The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, concluded a Pacific crossing upon reaching Vancouver on February 25th, 1939.  On the voyage the ship reported usual winter weather.  While in Hong Kong the ship underwent an overhaul. A small passenger list was reported and the ship discharged a general cargo and mail. Notable […]<\/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-918","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/918","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=918"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":933,"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/918\/revisions\/933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/empressofasia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}