Our Fleet

Subcategory of "Our History" that focuses on the Marine Atlantic fleet.

The Ala'suinu
The Ala’suinu: Celebrating Centuries of Travellers The names of our vessels are a representation of our organization. They honour our history and our communities, and they all hold an important part of Marine Atlantic’s legacy. The Ala’suinu is no different.
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Marine Atlantic "Atlantic Vision" Ferry on the water
Final Crossing of the Atlantic Vision After 15 years of service, the MV Atlantic Vision will be making its last sailing with Marine Atlantic.
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Stena Carrier
MV Stena Carrier Serving the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1970 to 1974, this vessel was designed to serve the booming motorhome travel trend of the early 1970s.
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Black and white image of the SS Bruce
SS Bruce Elegant and powerful, this classic steamer of the Victorian age arrived in St. John’s on October 13, 1897, a half century before Newfoundland became Canada’s 10th province.
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Joseph & Clara Smallwood During its 21 years of operation, this ship was respected for its tremendous service. It transported thousands of passengers and vehicles between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia from 1990 to 2011.
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Remembering the 75th Anniversary of the Sinking of the SS Caribou
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MV Bonavista Named after the northeastern coastal community on the tip of the Bonavista peninsula, this vessel served proudly from 1956 to 1986 as the sister ship to the MV Nonia.
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Marine Atlantic Logo MV Marine Cruiser Formerly known as the MS Princess of Tasmania, this Australian vessel served the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing and Nova Scotia–Maine service from 1972 to 1978.
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Cargo ship sailing
Stena Grecia/Atlantic Freighter Originally used for freight between Port aux Basques and North Sydney, this vessel was given special recognition for its role in serving two supply missions in the Persian Gulf during the Gulf War.
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Seatrader docked
MV Seatrader From 1973 to 1976, this railcar ferry served the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing and provided essential assistance transporting the increased freight shipped between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
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Codroy docked in small town
MV Codroy One of ten small, wooden, diesel-powered vessels built at the Clarenville shipyard during the mid-1940s, this vessel traded salt cod with Caribbean nations and brought back products like Jamaican rum.
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Pictou-Caribou-Wood Islands Service This strategic connection between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia has seen significant change and served the people of both provinces and thousands of tourists for over 100 years.
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