Immigrant Ships
Transcribers Guild
SS China
Page 1 of 13
Departing Hong Kong 12 January 1915
departing Manila, Philipines, 14 January 1915
departing Nagasaki, Japan, 19 January 1915
departing Shanghai 19 January 1915
departing Kobe, Japan, 21 January 1915
departing Yokohama, Japan, 23 January 1915
departing Honolulu, Hawaii, 2 February 1915
Arriving San Francisco 9 February 1915
Saloon, Cabin and Steerage Aliens Must be completely manifested.
List or Manifest of Alien Passengers for the
United States Immigration Officer At Port of Arrival
Required by the Regulations of the Secretaty of Commerce and Labor of the United States under Act of Congress, approved February 20, 1907, to be delivered to the United States Immigration Officer by the Commanding Officer of any Vessel having such passengers on board upon arrival at a port in the United States.
This sheet is for Steerage Passengers
SS China, sailing from Hong Kong, 12 January 1915, arriving at
Port of San Francisco
February 9, 1915.
Coloumns represent:
1. Number on List
2. Name in full (Family name, given name)
3. Age in years and months
4. Sex
5. Married or Single
6. Calling or Occupation
7. Able to read and write
8. Nationality (Country of which citizen or subject)
9. Race or People
10. Last permanent residence (City or town and country)
11. the name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came
12. Final destination (Intended future permanent residence), city or town and state
13. Number on List (this coloumn was eliminated)
14. Whether having a ticket to such final destination
15. By whom was passage paid
16. Whether in possession of $50, and if less, how much
17. Whether ever before in the United States, if yes, when and where?
18. Whether going to join a relative or friend; and if so, what relative or friend,
and his name and complete address
19. Ever in prison or almhouse or institution for care and treatment of the insane or
supported by charity? If so, which?
20. Whether a Polygamist
21. Whether an Anarchist
22. Whether coming by reason of any offer, solicitation, promise, or agreement, expressed
or implied, to labor in the United States.
23. Condition of Health, Mental and Physical
24. Deformed or Crippled. Nature, length of time and cause
25. Height in feet and inches
26. Complexion
27. Colour of hair and eyes
28. Marks of Identification
29. Place of birth (town or city and country)
Extra coloumn: information about the form used for the Chinese passengers going to
Cuba is written in the space between coloumns 12 and 13.
1 Kau Lui
2 Kue Loe
3 Kau Li
4 Sau Chin
5 Yok Cuan Chin
6 Hin Pein
7 Hon Yam Chong
8 Hon Twin Chang
9 Yeong Yui
10 Tak Chang
11 Yuen Tak Chung
12 Yan Tak Chung
13 San Pun Cin
14 Ho Chang
15 Yon Kon
16 Tak Kam Chung
17 Gok Chin
18 Yak Wong
19 Chen Wong
20 Gan Chin
21 Len Chin
22 Loy Go
23 Wa Wai Wong
24 Tun Ton Lau
25 Men Chin
26 Hin Chon Chang
27 She Loi
28 Yia Pem Yun
29 Tai-Tai Ho
30 Yan Ng
1 Lui, Kau; age: 21; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Tui Vell, China;
Nearest relative: Friend, Wing Leun Loong;
Address: 3 T?ing St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sun Sing Leong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 7.5";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: Scar on chin;
Place of birth: Loi ?all, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 884 to Havana.
2* Loe, Kue; age: 21; sex: m; married/single: m Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: illegible town, China;
Nearest relative: Friend, Wing Leun Loong;
Address: 3 T?ing St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 50^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sun Sing Leong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: none;
Place of birth: Loi ?all, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
Transcriber's notes: all information is crossed out, this passenger might not have
boarded the ship.
3 Li, Kau; age: 46; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Laborer;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Hin Lew, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Him Yik Loong;
Address: 101 Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Brother S??? Ling Sung Co.;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 4' 8 1/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: flesh mole near left eye;
Place of birth: Han Lou, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
4 Chin, Sau; age: 22; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Laborer;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Fow Seek, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Tung Yip Long;
Address: Connaught Road, HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: ?????? Hong Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 1 3/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: face fitted;
Place of birth: Tow Hack, China.
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
5* Chin, Yok Cuan; age: 15; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Fow Seek, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Tung Yip Long;
Address: Connaught Road, HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Mon Kie Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 1 7/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: Pin ???? on forehead;
Place of birth: ??? ????, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
Transcriber's notes: the place of birth is crossed out and illegible.
6* Pein, Hin; age: 30; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Havana, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Yang Sang Tai;
Address: Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Yang Sung Chong Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 2 5/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: fl??? growth in front of right ear;
Place of birth: Ho Ching, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
Transcriber's notes: the country of last residence was not changed, it should
probably be Cuba.
7 Chong, Hon Yam; age: 18; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Ng Fook, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Sun Yueng Shing;
Address: 124 Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 4^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend N??g Chung Yung Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 4' 9";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar near left ear;
Place of birth: Ng Hook, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
8 Chang, Hon Twin; age: 28; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Laborer;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Ng Fook, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Sun Yueng Shing;
Address: 124 Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 3^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend N??g Chung Yung Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 4 5/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: fine scar left neck;
Place of birth: Ng Hook, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 885 to Havana.
9 Yui, Yeong; age: 22; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Gie S???y, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Wo Chon Fat;
Address: 260 Des Voins Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 2^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Kwong Sang;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 5 1/2";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: fine scar both cheeks;
Place of birth: Gei S???y, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
10 Chang, Tak; age: 21; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Wnig Hing, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Wo Chon Fat;
Address: 260 Des Voins Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Kwong Sang;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 7";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: ??? ???t?? forehead;
Place of birth: Wung Hing, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
11 Chung, Yuen Tak; age: 36; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Juen Hen, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kung Sing Wo;
Address: 287 Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 30^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sun Sing Loong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 3/4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: mole right neck;
Place of birth: Luan Hen, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
12* Chung, Yan Tak; age: 35; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Havana, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kung Sing Wo;
Address: 287 Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 30^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sun Sing Loon;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: f?t left cheek tone;
Place of birth: Koon Hin, China.
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
Transcriber's notes: the country of last residence was not changed, it should
probably be Cuba. The place of birth is crossed out and no other name is written
on the manifest.
13 Cin, San Pun; age: 33; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Chung Woon, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Boo Tai Wo;
Address: 119 Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Kwong Hung Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 4 3/4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: mole right of nose;
Place of birth: Koon Han, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
14 Chang, Ho; age: 25; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Suey Nam, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Boo Tai Wo;
Address: 119 Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Kwong Hing Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 4 ?/4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar each side of nose;
Place of birth: Chen Wan, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
15 Kon, Yon; age: 26; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Lang Boy, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Wong Wing Chong;
Address: 279 Des Voins Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sun Kwong Tung;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 1/2";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: ?ea? near right eye;
Place of birth: Shui Nam, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
16 Chung, Tak Kam; age: 25; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Goon Hen, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Duek Yat Sun;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 15^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sung Kwong Tung;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 6";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: large scar above left eyebrow;
Place of birth: Koon HIn, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
17 Chin, Gok; age: 29; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Goon Hen, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Duek Yat Sun;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 15^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sun Kwong Tung;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5" 2 7/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar right forehead;
Place of birth: Koon Hin, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
18 Wong, Yak; age: 30; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Ung How, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Man Hing;
Address: 278 Des Voins Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Kwong Yuen Wo;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5" 1 5/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar right forehead;
Place of birth: Jung How, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
19 Wong, Chen; age: 18; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Ung How, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Man Hing;
Address: 278 Des Voins Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Kwong Hing Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 2 3/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar right cheek;
Place of birth: ?ung How, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
20 Chin, Gan; age: 23; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Sue Kai, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Wing Long;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Long Kong Gung ??? Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 3/4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar upper lit;
Place of birth: Sue Hai, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
21 Chin, Len; age: 19; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Sue Kai, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Wing Long;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Wong Po Wa;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 5 1/4";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: long scar in hair but ???? ????;
Place of birth: Chu Kai, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 886 to Havana.
22 Go, Loy; age: 35; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Won Tow, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Yuen;
Address: 85 Des Voins Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Brother Ng Ho Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 6 5/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar back right hand ?? on index finger;
Place of birth: Non Tow, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 887 to Havana.
23 Wong, Wa Wai; age: 27; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Laborer;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Sheung Vill, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Tai Loong;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Tong Geng Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 2 3/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: flesh more right and left of nose;
Place of birth: Niang Chuen, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 887 to Havana.
24 Lau Tun, Ton; age: 23; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Jock ?ee, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Tai Loong;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Long Kong Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: long scar left cheek;
Place of birth: Jaek mee, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 887 to Havana.
25 Chin, Men; age: 19; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: ?oon Hen, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Kwong Wo Yuen;
Address: Wing Lok St., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 20^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sing Loung Tong Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 1/2";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: flesh mole left side back of neck;
Place of birth: Goon Hen, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 887 to Havana.
26 Chang, Hin Chon; age: 23; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Yen How, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Sun Yeun Shing;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 3^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Brother Gong Tat Long Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 3/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar left jaw;
Place of birth: Yair How, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 887 to Havana.
27 Loi, She; age: 43; sex: m; married/single: m; Occupation: Merchant;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Hit Soung, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Shoon Yack Chong;
Address: Connaught Rd., HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 10^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend ???? Yon Sun Co;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 7/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: flesh mole left of nose;
Place of birth: Hit Kong, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 887 to Havana.
28 Yun, Yia Pem; age: 12; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Ho Ching, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Sang Fat Chong;
Address: 25 Killyman SW, HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sang Fat Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 3 5/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: P?t near left eye;
Place of birth: Ho Ching, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 884 to Havana.
29 Ho, Tai-Tai; age: 14; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Ho Ching, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Sang Fat Chong;
Address: 25 Killyman SW, HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sung Fat Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 5' 5/8";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: scar front of right ear;
Place of birth: Ho Ching, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 884 to Havana.
30 Ng, Yan; age: 11; sex: m; married/single: s; Occupation: Student;
read/write: yes; Citizen of: China; Race: China;
Last residence: Kow Kong, China;
Nearest relative: Friend Sang Fat Chong;
Address: 25 Killyman SW, HK;
Destination: Havana, Cuba;
Ticket to final destination: no; Paid by: self;
In possession of $ 5^00; Ever been in US? no;
Joining: Friend Sang Fat Chong;
Address: address unknown, Hava.;
Never in prison; not a polygamist; not an anarchist;
Not returning to alien country: intends to remain in US,
Intends to become citizen;
Not coming to US with offer of work;
Health: good; not deformed or crippled;
Height: 4' 11";
Complexion: brown; Hair: blk; Eyes: brown;
Marks of identification: 2 moles right cheek;
Place of birth: Kow Poon, China;
Extra coloumn: Through Form A#5, 884 to Havana.
Head Tax Number: 1879 Ex # 1 to 30
2-9-15 illegible signature illegible signature
Inspector 2-10-15
Transcriber's Notes:
* An asterisk indicates an error on the part of the
original recorder, not the transcriber, or is used
to call your attention to additional information in
the transcriber's notes.
? Indicates a letter or number which could not be determined
due to the condition of the manifest or handwriting of the
original recorder.
^ A ^ followed by a letter indicates that the letter was superscripted.
* Names were transcribed as seen regardless of spelling.
Passengers are numbered starting at 1 on each page. They where numbered
consecutively by the transcriber for ease of referencing.
There is no sworn statement by the Captain, the Captain's name is not listed.
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22 February 2005
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