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This article describes a report that South Asian immigrants are being recruited to return with the Komagata Maru in order to lead a rebellion against the British government on its return to India. It also describes a number of ventures, including…

This article discusses an incident where five passengers aboard the Komagata Maru were allowed to disembark onto a government launch to converse with some friends from Nanaimo and were then prevented from re-boarding by the other passengers at the…

This article is a report of M.P. Steven's description of the departure of the Komagata Maru and how the settlement with the federal government and immigration authorities and the shore committee and the passengers was reached.

This article discusses the conflict between the Komagata Maru passengers and the owners of the ship. The passengers are refusing to allow the ship to return unless their fairs to Calcutta and all provisions are paid for by the company.

This article discusses the legal battle being waged on whether or not the South Asian immigrants will be allowed to land. It also discusses the steps taken in the landed South Asian immigrant community in Vancouver to assist those aboard, including…

This article discusses the legal battle being waged on whether or not the South Asian immigrants will be allowed to land. It also discusses the steps taken in the landed South Asian immigrant community in Vancouver to assist those aboard, including…

This article discusses the refusal of the passengers of the Komagata Maru to allow the ship to leave port. It also speculates on the close relationship and possible collusion with Captain Yamamoto, who appears to be close friends with Gurdit Singh.…

This article describes a failed attempt by landed South Asian immigrants to board the Komagata Maru and speak to the passengers on board. It also discusses the transfer of the charter from Gurdit Singh to Rahim Singh, who was among those who…

This article discusses that the South Asian immigrants on board the Komagata Maru are not in compliance with immigration regulations and will be turned away. It also describes the South Asian immigrants on board and the steps taken to ensure none of…

This article discusses a number of conflicts coming to a head. The passengers of the Komagata Maru claim they are starving and provisions are not being provided while the government and the owners of the ship claim that provisions are on board and…

This article discusses a number of events after the passengers aboard the Komagata Maru repelled the immigration and police officers who attempted to board her in the middle of the night. Those events include: the dispatch of the naval vessel…

This article discusses the court case about to precede regarding the first test case for the Komagata Maru passengers. It also discusses the rejected suggestion of M.P. Stevens and immigration official Reid that the passengers of the Komagata Maru…

This article discusses a number of events after the passengers aboard the Komagata Maru repelled the immigration and police officers who attempted to board her in the middle of the night. Those events include: the dispatch of the naval vessel…

This article discusses the negotiations between the passengers of the Komagata Maru, the shore committee, and the Immigration officials. The specific issues being addressed are: the supply of provisions for the ship; the money owed to the shore…

This article is a detailed description of the last of the Komagata Maru in the Vancouver port and her departure. It mainly focusses on the final interactions of the passengers with the landed immigrants (who were finally allowed to pull up beside…

This article discusses the conflict between the Komagata Maru passengers and the owners of the ship. The passengers are refusing to allow the ship to return unless their fairs to Calcutta and all provisions are paid for by the company.

This article discusses the refusal of the passengers of the Komagata Maru to allow the ship to leave port. It also speculates on the close relationship and possible collusion with Captain Yamamoto, who appears to be close friends with Gurdit Singh.…

This article is a detailed description of a violent incident occurring when a number of Vancouver immigration officials and police attempted to board the Komagata Maru to enforce the authority of the Japanese crew so it would sail out of the harbour.

This editorial discusses the author--s opinions on the final days of the Komagata Maru in the Vancouver harbour, the attempted boarding by immigration officials and police, and the negotiations that led to her departure.

This editorial discusses the author--s opinions on the final days of the Komagata Maru in the Vancouver harbour, the attempted boarding by immigration officials and police, and the negotiations that led to her departure.

This article is a detailed description of the arrival of the Komagata Maru at the quarantine station at William Head. It includes discussion of the immigration laws that would prevent the South Asian immigrants from being admitted, the immigrants--…

This article discusses the conflict between the Komagata Maru passengers and the owners of the ship. The passengers are refusing to allow the ship to return unless their fairs to Calcutta and all provisions are paid for by the company.

This article discusses a number of events after the passengers aboard the Komagata Maru repelled the immigration and police officers who attempted to board her in the middle of the night. Those events include: the dispatch of the naval vessel…

This article is a detailed description of the arrival of the Komagata Maru at the quarantine station at William Head. It includes discussion of the immigration laws that would prevent the South Asian immigrants from being admitted, the immigrants--…

This article discusses the departure of the Komagata Maru from Canadian waters. It describes an all-day spectacle, comparing to a --regatta-- with a number of small ships and crafts floating among the larger ones.