April 23, 1929, marked a milestone in trans-Pacific travel as the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Empress Liners set sail from Vancouver, bound for the Orient. The Empress of Japan, China, and Manila, as they were collectively known, were the fastest way to reach Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Manila, a journey of just 10 days. Diplomats, businessmen, and travelers alike flocked to these luxurious vessels, seeking comfort and convenience on the high seas. Or so they thought.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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