March 19 1938 - Notable Passengers

The EMPRESS OF ASIA, commanded by George Goold, began a Pacific crossing upon sailing from Vancouver on March 19^th, 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.

On March 18^th, 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.

No passenger names are available for this voyage.

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