Our Fleet

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

Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History – SS Cabot Strait
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black and white, MV Petite Forte
Petite Forte A well-known fixture in coastal communities for over 20 years, this vessel was donated to Mercy Ships, where it delivered free medical care and supplies to those in need around the world.
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Time-Chartered vessels on the sea
Time-Chartered Vessels An invaluable part of the rail and marine service provided in Atlantic Canada, time-chartered vessels were primarily staffed by private company personnel and carried out a distinct mandate.
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Packer ship docked
Marine Packer With 59,700 cubic feet of cargo space, this freight vessel was essential to transporting many of the goods required in coastal communities through Newfoundland and Labrador from 1974 to 1994.
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People boarding ship
SS Portia Named after a character from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, this vessel was used to transport passengers, cargo, and mail from 1904 to 1940.
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Jarl docked
MV Jarl Transporter Chartered in the early 1970s to help address an increase in commercial trucks travelling between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, the vessel could travel at speeds of up to 15 knots.
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bacca docked
SS Baccalieu A vital link for coastal communities, this ship was named after the uninhabited island of Baccalieu, located at the head of Conception Bay on Newfoundland’s east coast. It served from 1940 to 1969.
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Courier sailing away from shore
MV Marine Courier Introduced in 1984 to strengthen coastal Newfoundland service, this vessel measured 38 metres in length and could carry 144 passengers at speeds of up to 20 knots. It remained in service until 1996.
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Lintrose sailing
SS Lintrose From 1913 to 1915, this vessel was the primary ship between Port aux Basques and North Sydney. It was sold to the Russian Government as part of allied combat activities associated with World War I.
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Image: The HSC Max Mols
The HSC Max Mols Serving the Cabot Strait crossing for just one summer in 2000, this 5,617-tonne high-speed catamaran vessel could travel at speeds up to 48 knots and carry 780 passengers and 200 cars.
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Image: Black and white, MC Nonia
The MV Nonia Named after the Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association, this diesel-powered vessel served coastal communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador from 1956 to 1976.
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