Ship Arrival Database

Search passenger ships calling at Pier 21 in Halifax from 1928-1971. Dates are scheduled arrival dates, so they are occasionally off by a day or two if the ship arrived early or late.

Please note, the database is incomplete. The source material for 1960 and 1962-1966 was damaged or missing. Some crossings, such as those chartered by refugee assistance organizations, may not be reflected.

If you are looking for an arrival that doesn’t appear, or to find out how to obtain information regarding people travelling on a ship please contact us.

Ship Day Month Passengers Ports Shipping Company Year
Newfoundland 2 May 12 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1938
Newfoundland 4 February 77 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1952
Newfoundland 21 June 54 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1957
Newfoundland 27 July 18 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1934
Newfoundland 22 August 58 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1949