SS Empress of Canada Passenger List - 22 October 1932

Front Cover, SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List of the Canadian Pacific Line (CPR-CPOS), Departing 22 October 1932 from Vancouver and Victoria to Manila via Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, Commanded by Captain A. J. Hailey, R.N.R. GGA Image ID # 21f13cbb46

Senior Officers and Staff

• Commander:  Captain A. J. Hailey, R.N.R.
• Staff Captain: M. Mayall, R.N.R.
• First Officer: G. Goold
• Chief Engineer:  W. H. Froude
• Purser: C. B. Ross
• Surgeon: R. J. Patchett, M.D.
• Chief Steward:  C. Nicholas

First Class to Honolulu

1. Austin, Mr. H. L.
2. Bell, Mrs. G.
3. Bomonti, Mr. H. T.
4. Cades, Mr. J. R.
5. Cooper, Mrs. C. B.
6. DeLuxe, Mrs. L.
7. Halstead, Mr. F. G.
8. Harlocker, Mr. F.
9. Harlocker, Mrs.
10. Johnston, Mr. R. S.
11. Johnston, Mrs.
12. Johnstone, Miss B. E.
13. Johnstone, Miss R. F.
14. Livingstone, Mr. J. W.
15. Lowenstein, Mr. Bernard
16. Lowenstein, Mrs.
17. Milnor, Dr. G. C.
18. Milnor, Mrs.
19. Mouch, Mrs. M. L.
20. Mulcahy, Miss N.
21. Odell, Mr. O. L.
22. Odell, Miss E.
23. Otto, Miss L.
24. Otto, Mrs. G. P.
25. Schlarb, Mr. J.
26. Schlarb, Mrs.
27. Spears, Mr. W.
28. Spears, Mrs.
29. Spring, Miss E. M.
30. Treend, Mr. W. R.
31. Whittaker, Mr. J. M.
32. Wilson, Mrs. W. E.
33. Wood, Mrs. H.

First Class to the Orient

1. Allan, Miss G. M.
2. Anderson, Mr. J. G.
3. Ashbridge Thomlinson, Miss A.
4. Auchambeau, Miss R. L.
5. Backhouse, Mr. J. H.
6. Backhouse, Mrs.
7. Beith, Mrs. B. D. F.
8. Beith, Miss Joan
9. Beith, Mtr. D.
10. Boardman, Mr. G. C.
11. Boardman, Mrs.
12. Brewer, Mr. R. W.
13. Brewer, Mrs.
14. Brock, Dean R. W.
15. Brown, Mr. N. S.
16. Brown, Mr. V. H.
17. Brown, Mrs.
18. Buell, Mrs. Ely
19. Burkill, Mr. A. W.
20. Burkill, Mrs.
21. Butt, Mrs. J. Dewitt
22. Byrne, Miss M. B.
23. Caywood, Mr. S. W.
24. Chang, Dr. H. C.
25. Charmat, Mr. J. E.
26. Clarke, Mr. C.
27. Clarke, Mr. E. B.
28. Cookes, Mrs. D. P.
29. Davidson, Mr. T.
30. Davidson, Mrs.
31. Delbourgo, Mr. I.
32. Depaty, Mr. E. J.
33. Farquhar, Miss A. C.
34. Fleet, Miss I. M.
35. Fullerton, Dr. Ellen P.
36. Lambert, Mr. E. B.
37. Late, Mrs. D. Clarke
38. Laupichler, Mr. F.
39. Lee, Mr. C. T.
40. Levy, Mr. Andre
41. Lindsay, Mr. H. S.
42. Livermore, Mr. F. C.
43. Mackay, Mr. D. G.
44. Mackay, Mr. W. A.
45. Mackay, Mrs.
46. Mackay, Miss M. I.
47. Hannaford, Mr. L. B.
48. Harrington, Mrs. V.
49. Heiser, Dr. V. G.
50. Henderson, Mr. R. H., C.M.G., M.P.
51. Henderson, Miss P.
52. Hopkins, Mrs. L. M.
53. Humbert, Mr. A. C.
54. Jonas, Mr. A. A.
55. Jones, Miss V. L.
56. Jones, Mr. Berkeley F.
57. Keenleyside, Dr. H. L.
58. Keenleyside, Mrs.
59. Keenleyside, Miss M.
60. Keenleyside, Mtr. M.
61. Kernan, Mrs. Swan
62. Keswick, Miss H. K.
63. Kincaid'Smith, Col. M
64. Mellow, Mr. C. H.
65. Millington, Mr. F. C.
66. Mitchell, Mr. T. E.
67. Molloy, Mr. F. G.
68. Molloy, Mrs.
69. Murray, Mrs. J. E.
70. Nelson, Miss
71. Nelson, Mr. C. B., M.I.M.E.
72. Nelson, Mrs.
73. Nicholson, Mr. R. A.
74. Pearce, Mr. T. A.
75. Pearce, Mr. T. E.
76. Pearce, Mrs.
77. Piercy, Mrs. N.
78. Piercy, Miss B.
79. Porter, Mr. W. W.
80. Porter, Mrs.
81. Reed, Miss J. A.
82. Richardson, Mr. G. F.
83. Richardson, Mrs.
84. Richardson, Mr. F.
85. Roberts, Mr. L. P.
86. Schrader, Mr. J. E.
87. Simpson, Sir John Hope
88. Sington, Capt. G. H. A.
89. Skott, Mr. H.
90. Sparke, Mr. N. L.
91. Sparke, Mrs.
92. Starr, Mr. T. D., Jr.
93. Stewart, Miss M. K.
94. Stoicesco, Mr. G. G.
95. Stoicesco, Mrs.
96. Strong, Mr. E.
97. Strong, Mrs.
98. Strong, Mr. Tracy
99. Strong, Mrs.
100. Thomson, Mr. J. A.
101. Tiefenbacher, Mr. H. M.
102. Tighe, Mrs. Pansie R.
103. Walters, Mr. W. B.
104. Walters, Mrs.
105. Waugh, Miss M.
106. Wingfield, Capt. M.
107. Wingfield, Miss M.

Tourist Class to Honolulu

1. Bennett, Miss C.
2. Burmeister, Mrs. T.
3. Coulson, Miss N.
4. Dalton, Mrs. W. R
5. Diller, Mrs. E. J.
6. Flanger, Mr. F. P.
7. Frederick, Miss K.
8. Graham, Mr. W. E.
9. Johnstone, Mrs. J. H.
10. McCurdy, Mrs. R. B.
11. McCurdy, Mtr. B.
12. Miller, Mr. H.
13. Nelson, Miss F.
14. Shepherd, Mr. C. A.
15. Smith, Miss H.
16. Whitcombe, Miss W.

Tourist Class to the Orient

1. Baggs, Miss M. C.
2. Cavell, Miss G. M.
3. Cheung, Mr. W. M.
4. Cornaby, Mrs. J.
5. Desrochers, Rev. P. O., C.S.C.
6. Dion, Rev. C. O., C.S.C.
7. Eustace, Major General A. H.
8. Fairfax, Mr. V. C.
9. Farmer, Mr. \V. R.
10. Farmer, Mrs.
11. Farmer, Miss A. N.
12. Fritchoff, Miss A. C.
13. Harder, Miss M.
14. Heenan, Major J., R.E.
15. Heenan, Mrs.
16. Hunter, Mr. J.
17. Hunter, Mrs.
18. Hunter, Miss E. P.
19. Hunter, Mtr. R. J.
20. Ishiwata, Miss A.
21. Jones, Mrs. F. M.
22. Jones, Mtr. Wm.
23. Keane, Mr. J.
24. Keane, Mrs.
25. Keith, Miss J. M.
26. Laflin, Rev. Sister Nellie
27. Lapointe, Rev. A., C.S.C.
28. Lees, Mr. E. J.
29. Macfarlane, Rev. Sister Kate
30. McGillivray, Rev. R. J.
31. McKellar, Mr. T. C.
32. McLeod, Mr. A.
33. McLeod, Mrs.
34. McLeod, Mtr. H.
35. McNab, Rev. W.
36. Mahon, Mrs. M. W.
37. Mahon, Miss J.
38. Milne, Miss M.
39. Montgomery, Mrs. M. F.
40. Moule, Rev. G. H.
41. Moule, Mrs.
42. Naidu, Mr. G. D.
43. Nicolan, Miss R.
44. Porrier, Rev. P. E., C.S.C.
45. Potts, Miss M. E.
46. Prain, Mr. W.
47. Simpson, Mrs. G.
48. Sister Julitta
49. Sister Angela
50. Strong, Mrs. W. E.
51. Thompson, Mr. J.
52. Thompson, Mrs.
53. Thwaites, Mr. R. M.
54. Turner, Rev. F. B.
55. Turner, Mrs.
56. Weil, Mr. S.
57. Wilhoit, Mr. V. P.
58. Winn, Rev. S. D.
59. Winn, Miss E.

Information for Passengers

Breakfast from 8.30 until 10.00 a.m.
Luncheon at 1.00 p.m.       
Afternoon Tea at 4.30 p.m.
Dinner at 7.15 p.m.

Passengers Are Cordially Invited to Make the Canadian Pacific Offices Their Headquarters and Have Their Mail and Cables Addressed in Our Care.

Canadian Pacific Telegraph connects with all points in Canada, and all important points in the United States via the Postal Telegraph Company. Direct connection with Great Britain and Europe via Commercial and Imperial cables, and Australasia via British Pacific Cable.

Wireless Messages—Rates obtainable from the Purser.

Rental Rates for Deck Chairs, Including Cushion and Steamer Rugs. Deck Chairs Without Cushions Are 50 Cents Less in Each Case Between Vancouver, Honolulu, Japan, and China Ports and 25 Cents Less Inter-Ports in the Orient. Rugs Are Dry-Cleaned and Placed in Sanitary Packages After Each Voyage. SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List, 22 October 1932. GGA Image ID # 21f149e48c

SUGGESTIONS—Passengers having any suggestions or complaints regarding service are requested to submit them promptly to the Commander, Staff Captain, Purser or Chief Steward that immediate consideration may be given.

SEATS AT TABLE—Reservations of seats at table are made by the Second Steward or Head Waiter.

EMERGENCY STATIONS—Passengers should consult plan and directions in alleyway.

DIVINE SERVICE—The following services are available:

• CHURCH OF ENGLAND—Service of Holy Communion.
• ROMAN CATHOLIC—Celebration of Holy Mass.
• OTHER DENOMINATIONS—Arrangements will gladly be made on request.

RAIL AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS—Rail Traffic Representatives are on all ships from Vancouver to Yokohama and return. Eastbound they sell rail tickets to all points in Canada and the United States.

Kindly consult them for return STEAMSHIPS, RAIL, SLEEPER and HOTEL RESERVATIONS.

ELECTRIC CURLING TONGS—For passengers with electric curling tongs fitted with flat type plugs, adapters to convert these to round type are provided. Please ask bedroom steward.

IRONING ROOM—A properly equipped Ironing Room is pro* vided. Passengers are recommended to use the equipment provided in preference to their own Iron, the voltage of which may be unsuitable to the ship's circuit.

BAGGAGE FOR TRANSATLANTIC CONNECTIONS may be checked and forwarded through Canada or United States in bond without Customs examination.

STENOGRAPHER—The services of an experienced Stenographer are available for passengers. Scale of charges on application to Purser.

LAUNDRY—Laundries are maintained on all vessels. Laundry list may be obtained from room steward.

VALUABLES — The Company will not be responsible for money, jewelry or other valuables. Passengers are advised not to keep such articles in their state rooms, but are recommended to hand them, sealed, and marked with the owner's name, to the Purser for deposit in the safe. As no charge is made, the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage.

BAGGAGE—Hand bags, wardrobe trunks and trunks which will fit underneath the berths are allowed in the state rooms where space permits. All large or heavy baggage containing articles required during the voyage should be placed in the baggage room, which is accessible daily.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made, and medicine will be provided free.

All bills to passengers must be rendered by the surgeon on Form No. 2048 and countersigned by the Commander of the vessel.

RESERVATION OF STEAMSHIP ACCOMMODATION— Passengers desiring accommodation on an early returning steamship are requested to enquire of the Rail Traffic representative on board or the Canadian Pacific representative as soon as possible after disembarking.

Those making close connection at Hong Kong with steamers of connecting lines are advised to call, on arrival at Yokohama, at the office of the Canadian Pacific, to apply for the desired reservations.

PASSENGER LIST—Passengers who desire to forward a copy of this Passenger List to friends or relatives are requested to apply at the Purser's office, where additional copies, with envelope for mailing, may be obtained.

INTERPRETERS—French, Chinese, Japanese interpreters are available.

Title Page, SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List, 22 October 1932. GGA Image ID # 21f1c5c7a0

Transpacific Sailing Schedule, Vancouver/Victoria-Honolulu-Yokohama-Kobe-Nagasaki-Shanghai-Hong Kong-Manilia, from 3 October 1932 to 21 February 1933. Ships Included the Empress of Asia, Empress of Canada, Empress of Japan, and Empress of Russia. SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List, 22 October 1932. GGA Image ID # 21f1d5921e

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International Meridian Line, SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List, 22 October 1932. GGA Image ID # 21f29d039a

International Meridian Line

The international date line is an imaginary line drawn through the Pacific Ocean at the 180th Meridian. This Meridian, an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, was selected as the location for the date line due to its position. It is twelve hours ahead of Greenwich, which is the reference point for the world's time zones, and it passes through the Pacific, far from most civilized countries.

When traveling across the international date line, whether east or west, a significant change occurs- the date changes. This is because, for every 15 degrees traveled in either direction, a person's day is either lengthened or shortened by one hour. This practical implication of the date line is a fascinating aspect of global timekeeping. This is because he moves with the sun when traveling west and in the opposite direction when going east.

For geographic reasons, the date line does not follow the 180th Meridian exactly. It runs in a northerly and southerly direction, separating the islands of the Pacific so that those on the east side have the same date as Canada and the United States, while those on the west side have the same date as Japan and Australia.

The date line passes through the Bering Strait, dividing America and Asia.

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They insure you against loss, are cashed by thousands of banks and all express companies, and are accepted in payment of tickets and accounts by railway, steamship and sleeping-car companies, tourist agencies, first-class stores, and hotels, wherever you happen to be. This insures you against delay and inconvenience.
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Advertisement: Cruises from New York Include a World Cruise on the Empress of Britain, Mediterranean Cruise on the Empress of Australia, and West Indies and Panama Cruises on the Empress of Australia, Duchess of Bedford, and Duchess of Richmond from 1932 to 1933. SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List, 22 October 1932. GGA Image ID # 21f323902b

Back Cover, SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List, 22 October 1932. GGA Image ID # 21f341e741

Passenger List Images Contributed by Chris Crofts, 2023-2024.

Passenger List Information

Item: SS Empress of Canada First and Tourist Class Passenger List
Date of Voyage: 22 October 1932
Route: Vancouver and Victoria to Manila via Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, and Hong Kong
Provenance: From the Esteemed Chris Crofts Collection

Provenance

This Passenger List originates from the Chris Crofts Collection. The SS Empress of Canada was one of the Canadian Pacific Line’s finest luxury liners, and this document provides an invaluable record of the global elite who traversed the Pacific aboard her in 1932.

Item Description

This original passenger list from the SS Empress of Canada represents a remarkable artifact of transpacific travel during the golden era of ocean liners. Dated 22 October 1932, this list documents passengers traveling from Vancouver and Victoria to Manila, making stops at Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Commanded by Captain A. J. Hailey, R.N.R., this voyage embodied luxury and international prestige, with notable figures spanning the political, academic, industrial, and cultural spheres.

Key Features

• Original 1932 Passenger List from one of the most distinguished ocean liners of the era.

• Prominent VIP travelers, including diplomats, industrial magnates, academics, and religious figures.

• Detailed records of First and Tourist Class passengers, reflecting the social and economic stratification of the time.

• Beautifully designed cover, reflecting the aesthetic of early 20th-century maritime travel.

• Comprehensive shipboard information, including emergency procedures, dining services, and travel regulations.

Historical and Design Highlights

• Luxurious travel accommodations aboard one of the leading transpacific ocean liners of the 1930s.

• The route itself offers a window into the global networks of trade, diplomacy, and leisure of the interwar period.

• Period advertisements for Canadian Pacific Railway services and luxury world cruises.

• Rare insight into the connections between North America and Asia during a pivotal period in world history.

Notable Passengers (VIP Travelers)

This particular voyage carried an array of influential individuals spanning politics, academia, commerce, and the arts. Some of the most distinguished passengers include:

• Sir John Hope Simpson (1868–1961) – British civil servant, member of the British Parliament, and expert on refugee affairs. He was instrumental in shaping immigration policy in the British Empire.

• R. H. Henderson, C.M.G., M.P. – Canadian politician and Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, recognized for his contributions to Commonwealth diplomacy.

• Dr. Ellen P. Fullerton – Renowned female physician and humanitarian, advocating for medical education and public health in Asia.

• Capt. G. H. A. Sington – Senior British military officer, distinguished for his role in the British Army and international peacekeeping efforts.

• Major General A. H. Eustace – A high-ranking officer in the British Army, reflecting the strong military presence on transpacific routes.

• Rev. Desrochers, C.S.C. and Rev. Dion, C.S.C. – Prominent Roman Catholic missionaries working to expand the Church’s outreach in Asia.

• Miss Joan Beith – Daughter of famous Scottish author Ian Hay Beith, representing a family deeply involved in British literature and military history.

• Dr. H. C. Chang – Distinguished Chinese physician, likely involved in transnational medical exchanges between Asia and North America.

• Mr. C. B. Nelson, M.I.M.E. – Renowned engineer in the field of mechanical and industrial engineering, contributing to advancements in Pacific infrastructure.

• Mrs. Ely Buell – Heiress and philanthropist, reflecting the presence of high society aboard the Empress-class vessels.

• Col. M. Kincaid-Smith – Senior British military officer, representing imperial governance and the defense strategy of the British Empire in Asia.

• Sister Julitta & Sister Angela – Nuns on a missionary journey, indicating religious outreach efforts in the Pacific.

Historical Significance

The SS Empress of Canada was a jewel of the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company, symbolizing the golden age of luxury transpacific travel. This voyage, taking place in 1932, occurred at a time of significant geopolitical change, with Japan’s expansion in Asia, the Great Depression’s impact on global trade, and the continued growth of maritime migration routes. This passenger list offers a tangible connection to this crucial period, capturing a cross-section of society that ranged from diplomats and military officials to missionaries and industrialists.

Conclusion

This original 1932 Passenger List from the SS Empress of Canada represents a unique and historically rich collector’s item, preserving the stories of prominent individuals, international travel, and early 20th-century maritime luxury. Perfect for collectors of ocean liner memorabilia, scholars of global history, and enthusiasts of elite travel, this artifact offers a rare window into the past.