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 Sort descending Day Month Passengers Ports Shipping Company Year
Zuiderkruis 2 August 767 Rotterdam, Le Havre-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1951
Zuiderkruis 6 February Halifax Holland-America Line 1957
Zuiderkruis 30 January 812 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, New York Holland-America Line 1952
Zuiderkruis 24 June 94 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, Montreal, New York Holland-America Line 1958
Zuiderkruis 20 February 827 Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton-Halifax, Quebec, New York Holland-America Line 1952