Questions and Answers
What was the majority of the passengers on the Komagata Maru in terms of their nationality?
British subjects
What was the occupation of many of the passengers on the Komagata Maru?
Veterans of the British Indian Army or workers for the British government in India
How long did the journey from Hong Kong to Vancouver take for the Komagata Maru?
66 days
What were some of the challenges faced by the passengers during their journey to Vancouver?
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Why were the passengers unaware of the challenges they would face in Vancouver?
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Study Notes
The Passengers
- The Komagata Maru carried 376 passengers, mostly Sikh men from the Punjab region of India
- The majority were British subjects, having been born in India, which was a British colony at the time
- Many passengers were veterans of the British Indian Army or had worked for the British government in India
Crossing to Vancouver
- The Komagata Maru sailed from Hong Kong on April 4, 1914, and arrived in Vancouver 66 days later. The 376 passengers, mostly Sikh men from the Punjab region of India, faced deplorable conditions, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate food and water supplies, leading to the outbreak of diseases. One passenger lost their life during the voyage. Upon arrival, the passengers were unaware of Canada's exclusionary immigration laws, which led to their detention and eventual deportation, sparking a heated controversy.
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