Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Komagata Maru

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

1. Komagata Maru Marker

Inscription. On May 23, 1914, the steamship Komagata Maru arrived in Coal Harbour after a seven week crossing from Hong Kong via Japan. The ship was carrying 376 Indians from India and the Far East who claimed right of entry as citizens of the British Empire. Most of the passengers were not permitted to land based on the "Continuous Passage Order" and other prejudicial regulations that prevented Indian immigration. While supporters campaigned for the passengers right to disembark,the ship remained anchored approximately one kilometre offshore from where you are now standing. During this time, the Khalsa Diwan Society helped supply the passengers with food and water. On July 23rd, the Komagata Maru and its passengers were escorted out of the harbour by a Canadian navy vessel and sent back to India. The Komagata Maru incident was a catalyst for change to Canadian citizenship and immigration laws. This monument reflects Canada's commitment to a nation where differences are respected and traditions are honoured.

Erected by Khalsa Dirwan Society, Vancouver, and B.C.

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Civil Rights • Immigration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1914.

Location. 49° 17.384′ N, 123° 7.184′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. It is on West Waterfront Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6C V6C, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Olympic Cauldron (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Unstable Politics (about 150 meters away); Wind Wheel Mobile (about 150 meters away); Jack Poole Plaza (about 150 meters away); Marine Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canada Pavillion (approx. half a kilometer away); Ceperley Rounsefell Building

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

2. Komagata Maru Marker

(approx. half a kilometer away); BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

More about this marker. The marker is located in Harbour Green Park.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 10, 2023

3. Komagata Maru Marker

Sculpture that surrounds the memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.