Proud of our History - the SS Springdale

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 the central Newfoundland community with the same name, the vessel had a length of 214 feet, 27,000 cubic feet of cargo space and capacity for 90 passengers. For many people, the SS Springdale was considered a lifeline for the remote communities it served and was a welcome sight following the harsh winter and ice conditions experienced each year. During its years in service, the SS Springdale was described as a workhorse that performed honourable service to coastal residents.

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In next week’s blog posting, we highlight the MV Stena Jutlandica /second MV Bluenose that serviced the Port aux Basques-North Sydney crossing and the Yarmouth, N.S., to Bar Harbour, Maine, crossing from 1982-1997.