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
Aquitania 26 February 1452 Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1947
Aquitania 19 September 1793 Cuxhaven, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Southampton, London, Liverpool, Greenock-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal Cunard White Star Limited 1949
Aquitania 13 November 1600 Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1947
Aquitania 26 October 1614 Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1947
Aquitania 19 October Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1943