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
United States 30 October 2 Scandinavian Ports (incl. Copenhagen, Oslo)-Halifax, New York Scandinavian-American Line 1931
United States 27 October 125 Scandinavian Ports (incl. Copenhagen, Oslo)-Halifax, New York Scandinavian-American Line 1928
United States 13 July 144 Scandinavian Ports (incl. Copenhagen, Oslo)-Halifax Scandinavian-American Line 1929
Vardulia 23 February Halifax Cunard-White Star Ltd 1953
Vedic 23 January Halifax White Star Line 1922