Proud of our History - The Northern Ranger

November 20, 2014 - Marine Atlantic

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 in honour of the SS Northern Ranger that serviced coastal Newfoundland and Labrador communities from 1936-1966, The Northern Ranger was specifically designed to transport passengers and freight. A vessel with ice-breaking capabilities, it could carry over 100 passengers and up to 100 tons of freight per crossing.

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In next week’s blog posting, we highlight the SS Fife, a Newfoundland coastal vessel that served in 1900.

Northern Ranger Vessel beside a wooden boat
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger
The Northern Ranger going through ice
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger
Image of the Northern Ranger