RMS Empress of Canada Archival Collection
Empress of Canada (1922) Canadian Pacific Line
Built by Fairfield Shipbuilding Co., Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 21,517. Dimensions: 627' x 77' (653' o.l.). Twin- screw, 20 knots. Eight steam turbines. Two masts and three funnels. Note: In trans-Atlantic service for only a short time, as she was transferred to the trans-Pacific trade. Fate: Torpedoed and sunk, March 13, 1943.
Empress of Canada (1928) Canadian Pacific Line
Sailed as Empress of Canada 1947-1953
Built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Glasgow, Scotland. Tonnage: 20,325. Dimensions: 581' x 75'. Twin-screw, 18 knots. Steam turbines. Two masts and two funnels. Modifications: Speed increased to 20 knots. Refitted after war service, 1946. First voyage as Empress of Canada was in July 1947. Accommodation for 400 first class and 300 tourist. Fate: Destroyed by fire at her Liverpool dock, January 25, 1953. The capsized burned out hulk was later refloated and in September 1954 was towed to Italy to be broken up for scrap. Previously Named: Duchess of Richmond (1928-1947). Sister ship: Empress of France.
Empress of Canada (1960) Canadian Pacific Line
Built by Vickers-Armstrongs, Ltd., Walker-on-Tyne, Newcastle, England. Tonnage: 27,500. Dimensions: 650' x 86'. Twin-screw, 21 knots. Steam turbines. Single mast and one funnel. Laid down, January 27, 1959. Launched: May 10, 1960. Passengers: 200 first and 860 tourist. Maiden voyage in spring of 1961. Running mates: Empress of Britain and Empress of England.
SS Empress of Canada Passenger Lists 1930-1951
All Digitized Lists of Passengers for the SS Empress of Canada Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
Routes: Liverpool to Québec and Montréal or Vancouver and Victoria to Manila via Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Shanghai, and Hong Kong
The Empress of Canada -- The Finest Ship on the Pacific. 22,000 Tons, Geared Turbines. Oil Fuel. Speed: 21 Knots. SS Montcalm Passenger List, 13 July 1923. GGA Image ID # 1ec21f0381
Canadian Pacific Line Sailing Schedule, 26 February 1927 to 4 December 1927
The SS Empress of Canada, operated by the Canadian Pacific Line, was scheduled for transatlantic voyages between 26 February 1927 and 4 December 1927.
Canadian Pacific Line Sailing Schedule, 30 March 1929 to 30 November 1929
The SS Empress of Canada, operated by the Canadian Pacific Line, was scheduled for transatlantic voyages between 30 March 1929 and 30 November 1929.
Trans-Pacific Sailings, Vancouver, Victoria, Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Manilla, from 29 May 1930 to 9 January 1931. Ships Included the Empress of Asia, Empress of Canada, Empress of Japan, and Empress of Russia. SS Empress of Canada First and Second Class Passenger List, 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 2173803af9
Time on Shipboard, SS Empress of Canada First and Second Class Passenger List, 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 2173f31e75
Advertisement: Canadian Pacific Express Company Travellers' Cheques. SS Empress of Canada First and Second Class Passenger List, 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 21740e405b
Canadian Pacific Line Global Fleet and Worldwide Services. SS Empress of Canada First and Second Class Passenger List, 12 June 1930. GGA Image ID # 21745c3f1a
The Canadian Pacific Liner "Empress of Canada," The Largest and Fastest Steamer on the Pacific. From the Painting by Norman Wilkinson. (The Blue Peter, April 1924) | GGA Image ID # 2254cf620c