Subcategory of "Our History" that focuses on the Marine Atlantic fleet.
The SS RandomDuring 20 years of operation, this 279-foot coal-burning cargo vessel serviced various coastal communities and occasionally made the Cabot Strait crossing between Port aux Basques and North Sydney.
The SS DundeeA lifeline for coastal residents in need of vital supplies like food, fuel, and clothing, the SS Dundee served Newfoundland from 1900 to 1919.
The MV Marine RunnerFaster than any of the vessels that previously serviced remote communities along the south coast of Newfoundland, this ship was nicknamed the “Tijuana Taxi” or “Seagoing Bus” for its speed.
MV HopedaleServing Newfoundland and Labrador’s coastal communities from 1960 to 1984, this ship was originally designed to upgrade and strengthen the new province’s ferry service following Confederation.
The SS Scotia IIFor over 50 years, this ship transported freight and passengers across the Strait of Canso and Northumberland Strait. It was moved to PEI service when the Canso Causeway opened in 1955.
The MV Lucy Maud MontgomeryNamed in honour of the creator of Anne of Green Gables book series, this vessel serviced the Cape Tormentine-Borden and Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossings between 1969 and 1975.
The SS FifeSadly shipwrecked in 1900, this vessel was responsible for serving communities in western Newfoundland, the Strait of Belle Isle, and southern Labrador during its few short months of service.
The MV Northern RangerServing the coastal Newfoundland and Labrador communities from 1986 to 1997, this ice-breaking vessel could carry over 100 passengers and up to 100 tons of freight per crossing.
The SS EmpressA post office, saloon, and smoking room were all available on this vessel, which sailed between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick/Nova Scotia and served the Bay of Fundy from 1906 to 1930.
The MV Holiday IslandAs evidenced by its name, this high-speed vessel was built for summer tourism traffic and serviced the Prince Edward Island-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
The Second SS BruceLonger and heavier than its predecessor, this vessel serviced the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1912 to 1915 before becoming valuable for allied combat activities during World War I.
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