Proud of our History - the MV John Hamilton Gray

Marine Atlantic, its predecessor CN Marine, and pre-confederation Newfoundland coastal boats have a strong and proud history serving the people of Atlantic Canada through ferry terminals, passenger vessels and rail service.

Named after two original Fathers of Confederation, one from New Brunswick and one from Prince Edward Island, the vessel was used in the both the Northumberland Strait and the Cabot Strait at different times of the year. Designed with icebreaker capabilities, the vessel could carry 475 passengers and 165 vehicles, further helping address the increased volumes of traffic travelling throughout Atlantic Canada during its time in operation.

We hope you enjoy these photos of a well-respected and reliable ferry that served the people of Atlantic Canada for almost three decades.

As always, we welcome your photos for posting in a future blog. Please email your photos to [email protected]  including any facts such as the date and location.

In next week’s blog posting, we highlight the SS Prospero which serviced Newfoundland coastal communities from 1904-1937.