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Register of Chinese Immigration (1887-1908)

Photograph of Chinese immigrants on the deck of the BLACK DIAMOND, circa 1889

Chinese immigrants on the deck of the Black Diamond (sailing vessel, B.C.).
circa 1889
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The Department of Immigration created documents specifically for new arrivals from China. The research tool provides access to 470 references to Chinese immigrants who arrived at the port of New Westminster between 1887 and 1908.

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Port of New WestminsterRegister of Chinese Immigration (1887-1908)

Port of New Westminster
Register of Chinese Immigration (1887-1908)