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 27 August 27 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax Furness Line 1928
Nova Scotia 5 June 21 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Sydney, Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1936
Nova Scotia 28 April 69 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1950
Nova Scotia 16 January 27 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1956
Nova Scotia 29 August 40 Liverpool-St. John's, N.L., Halifax, Boston Furness Line 1932