SS Home

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 week’s blog posting we highlight the SS Home, a vessel that served Newfoundland and Labrador coastal communities from 1900-1948.

A member of the “alphabet” fleet, the SS Home served coastal communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador during its years in service. At 155 feet in length, it provided invaluable service to residents waiting to receive food, clothing, fuel, letters and parcels in the communities it served. The vessel was sold in 1948.