 “Few women accompanied these early sojourners, many of whom expected to return from after they made their fortune.”

Although the oceanic voyage to the United States offered new and exciting opportunities, dangers also loomed for women while traveling and many were discouraged from making the trip due to the harsh living conditions.Oceanic voyages with Chinese immigrants boarded the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and Canadian Pacific Steamship Company.Chinese immigrants would have to ride in the steerage where food was stored.