Komagata Maru tragedy

Onlookers on wharf watching the Komagata Maru

Image of the S.S. Komagata Maru leaving the harbour in Vancouver after the passengers were denied entry to Canada.

Image of the S.S. Komagata Maru in the water near Vancouver.

Image of a crowd of passengers standing on the deck of the S.S. Komagata Maru.

Image of a large crowd of passengers hanging off the side of the S.S. Komagata Maru.

Image of Gurdit Singh (front) and his son Balwant, and other unidentified men aboard the Komagata Maru. To their left are Daljit Singh Kauni, Puran Singh Janetpur, and Baba Garmukh Singh Lalton.

Creator: Vancouver Maritime Museum

Card detailing information about the Vancouver Maritime Museum's 2014 exhibit dedicated to the history of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The front of the card contains the dates of the exhibit, January 6 - June 8, 2014. The back of the card contains a brief explanation of the Komagata Maru's history and importance, as well as the museum's website link and logo.

Program guide to the Komagata Maru 100th anniversary events hosted by various organizations in Metro Vancouver. The front of the guide depicts an image of the passengers of the Komagata Maru with a brief history of the Komagata Maru tragedy. The back of the program includes a map of both Vancouver and Surrey, highlighting the locations of the various commemorative events, including information, dates, and times. On the bottom is a website link and list of organizations involved with the event.

Creator: Komagata Maru Heritage Foundation

Card from the Komagata Maru Centennial Welcome Gala and Stamp Release event held at the Musqueam Community Centre in Vancouver, B.C. The card contains the names of the sponsors for the event as well as an image of the stamp to be released.

Program from the 2014 Komagata Maru 100th anniversary commemoration event hosted by Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, B.C. The program contains messages from government officials as well as the university's president. Archival photos from the Komagata Maru are included along with other photos of Sikh Canadians. The event's schedule is included as well as information pertaining to the event's speakers. The program also provides information about the Arjan Singh Brar Collection that had been donated to Simon Fraser University. Photos of other Komagata Maru anniversary commemorative events are also included.