Tag: Empress of Asia

Postcard from 1932

Dated December 6, 1932, this postcard showing the Empress of Asia was addressed to a Mr. A.Y. Brown of Acton, Ontario. The initials of the sender appear to be A.S. Friend and researcher Glenn Wright was attending a postcard show in Merrickville, Ontario, when he made the find while “browsing ships.” The postcard didn’t make … Continue reading "Postcard from 1932"

Book Reviews and a Nice New Promotional Cover Graphic from Dundurn Press

Early Reviews for Oceans of Fate “The challenge when writing about a ship is not just to find personal stories but to weave them into a compelling narrative that keeps the reader turning the pages…. Black has done a meticulous job of unearthing diaries, journals, and personal letters and photographs of both crews and passengers, … Continue reading "Book Reviews and a Nice New Promotional Cover Graphic from Dundurn Press"

Oceans of Fate: Peace and Peril Aboard the Steamship Empress of Asia

Oceans of Fate: Peace and Peril Aboard the Steamship Empress of Asia is the next book, published by Toronto-based Dundurn Press, one of Canada’s top book publishers. The release date is February 18, 2025. A quick check of the title online shows it is listed with booksellers around the world–thanks to Dundurn’s marketing team. Oceans … Continue reading "Oceans of Fate: Peace and Peril Aboard the Steamship Empress of Asia"