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
Veendam 26 March 21 Rotterdam-Halifax, Boston, New York Holland-America Line 1933
Veendam 13 May 263 Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh-Halifax, Boston, New York Holland-America Line 1953
Veendam 11 October 120 Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh-Halifax, Boston, New York Holland-America Line 1953
Veendam 16 May 177 Rotterdam, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton-Halifax, New York Holland-America Line 1929
Veendam 16 August 99 Rotterdam, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton-Halifax, New York Holland-America Line 1928