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
Rijndam 2 March 72 Rotterdam, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton-Halifax, New York Holland-America Line 1928
Rijndam 6 April 339 Rotterdam, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Southampton-Halifax, New York Holland-America Line 1928
Rochambeau 13 February 53 Bordeaux, Vigo-Halifax, New York Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (French Line) 1930
Rochambeau 13 March 50 Bordeaux, Vigo-Halifax, New York Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (French Line) 1930
Rochambeau 16 April 110 Bordeaux, Vigo-Halifax, New York Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (French Line) 1930