Subcategory of "Our History" that focuses on the Marine Atlantic fleet.
The SS Princess of AcadiaAble to carry up to 1,000 passengers, 120 cars, and boxcar freight, this vessel significantly increased capacity for the Bay of Fundy service from 1963 to 1971.
SS Patrick MorrisNamed in honour of the well-known 19th century Newfoundland politician, this large vessel significantly increased freight capacity on the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing between 1965 and 1970.
The Original SS BruceThe first vessel to make the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing, the original SS Bruce was a reliable icebreaker. From 1898 to 1911, it made over 2,000 trips and transported 350,000 passengers.
The VacationlandAlong with sister ship the MV Holiday Island, this vessel was built to manage increased summer tourism traffic to Prince Edward Island. It serviced the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
The SS Princess HeleneThe first passenger car ferry between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, this vessel could carry significantly more passengers, vehicles, and freight than its predecessors and served from 1930 to 1963.
The SS Prince Edward IslandOperating between Borden, PEI, and Cape Tormentine from 1917 to 1968, this vessel was a powerful state-of-the-art steamer that received high praise for its fast speed and reliability.
The SS Bar HavenServing coastal communities of Newfoundland from 1948 to 1973, this vessel transported essential food and supplies to residents of remote and isolated careers of the province.
The Original MV AbegweitNamed for the Mi’kmaq word for Prince Edward Island, this powerful ice-breaking ship resembled a luxury liner. It served the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1947 to 1982.
MV William CarsonNamed after a prominent 19th century Newfoundland politician, this vessel was the biggest ferry of its time in 1955. The first Newfoundland ferry to carry both passengers and cars, it served until 1977.
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