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 10 June 2253 Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1947
Aquitania 29 June Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1947
Aquitania 25 April 1642 Cuxhaven, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Southampton, London, Liverpool, Greenock-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal Cunard White Star Limited 1949
Aquitania 7 August 1400 Halifax Cunard White Star Limited 1947
Aquitania 13 May 1688 Cuxhaven, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Southampton, London, Liverpool, Greenock-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal Cunard White Star Limited 1949