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
Nova Scotia 2 March 20 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1959
Nova Scotia 10 November 16 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax Furness Line 1928
Nova Scotia 10 August 53 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1936
Nova Scotia 2 July 58 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1950
Nova Scotia 27 March 59 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1956