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 10 March 258 Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh-Halifax, Boston, New York Holland-America Line 1953
Veendam 12 April 60 Rotterdam, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton-Halifax, New York Holland-America Line 1929
Veendam 17 October 133 Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh-Halifax, New York Holland-America Line 1952
Veendam 13 November 550 Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Southampton, Plymouth-Halifax, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, New York Holland-America Line 1948
Veendam 12 April 273 Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Southampton, Cobh-Halifax, Boston, New York Holland-America Line 1953