Proud of our History - the MV Stena Nordica

March 19, 2015 - Marine Atlantic
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Our History

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.

Introduced to help meet the significant growth in freight and passenger traffic being experienced to and from Newfoundland in the mid-1970s, the vessel was 122 metres in length and could travel at speeds of up to 17 knots. With the capacity to carry upwards of 1000 passengers and over 250 vehicles per crossing, it transported thousands of tourists during its years in service.

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Image: black and white, MV Stena Nordica
Image: black and white, MV Stena Nordica
Image: MV Stena Nordica
Image: passenger dining area on the MV Stena Nordica
Image: passenger seating area on the MV Stena Nordica
Image: passenger bar area on the MV Stena Nordica
Image: MV Stena Nordica docked at North Sydney, NS
Image: MV Stena Nordica docking in North Sydney, NS
Image: MV Stena Nordica docked in Port aux Basques
Image: MV Stena Nordica docked in Port aux Basques
Image: MV Stena Nordica docked in Port aux Basques