The SS Dundee

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.

In this blog posting we highlight the SS Dundee which serviced Newfoundland coastal communities from 1900-1919.

A member of the ‘alphabet fleet’, the SS Dundee was named after a location in Scotland as designated by the Reid Newfoundland Company. The vessel spent most of its time connecting communities in Bonavista Bay. The coastal boats were a welcome site in remote communities as it was a lifeline for residents in need of vital supplies such as food, fuel and clothing. At 155 feet in length and weighing 439 tonnes, the vessel had the ability to ship significant volumes of freight during each sailing.