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
Nova Scotia 6 November 10 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1938
Nova Scotia 28 August 39 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1939
Nova Scotia 23 February 96 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1952
Nova Scotia 9 July 18 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1934
Nova Scotia 25 November 128 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax Furness Line 1947