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 24 August 57 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1959
Newfoundland 23 October 15 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax Furness Line 1929
Newfoundland 21 June 18 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1937
Newfoundland 17 August 63 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1951
Newfoundland 1 December 50 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1956