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
Waterman 30 August 152 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1956
Waterman 20 September 447 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1956
Waterman 22 June 358 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1957
Waterman 20 July 545 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1957
Waterman 16 April 216 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1958