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 29 March 128 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1948
Newfoundland 11 March 72 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1949
Newfoundland 26 February 17 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1961
Newfoundland 20 December 1 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1936
Newfoundland 21 June 54 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1957