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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the original SS Bruce
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The Original SS Bruce The first vessel to make the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing, the original SS Bruce was a reliable icebreaker. From 1898 to 1911, it made over 2,000 trips and transported 350,000 passengers.
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The Vacationland Along with sister ship the MV Holiday Island, this vessel was built to manage increased summer tourism traffic to Prince Edward Island. It serviced the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the MV Vacationland
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Proud of our History - the MV Taverner
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Proud of our History - the Newfoundland Dockyard
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Princess Helene
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The SS Princess Helene The first passenger car ferry between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, this vessel could carry significantly more passengers, vehicles, and freight than its predecessors and served from 1930 to 1963.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Prince Edward Island
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The SS Prince Edward Island Operating between Borden, PEI, and Cape Tormentine from 1917 to 1968, this vessel was a powerful state-of-the-art steamer that received high praise for its fast speed and reliability.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Happy Holidays from all of us at Marine Atlantic
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Marine Atlantic Logo Employee Profile: Marine Atlantic’s Elf on the Shelf - Highdy
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Proud of our History - the MV Marine Nautica
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Marine Atlantic Logo Stay connected while at Sea; Internet Access and Cell Service
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The SS Bar Haven Serving coastal communities of Newfoundland from 1948 to 1973, this vessel transported essential food and supplies to residents of remote and isolated careers of the province.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Bar Haven
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - Cape Tormentine Terminal
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Cape Tormentine Terminal From 1917 to 1997, this busy ferry terminal played an integral role in connecting Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as a gateway for goods throughout the region.
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Proud of our History - the original MV Bluenose
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Marine Atlantic Logo Travelling with Allergies... We can help
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Proud of our History- the MV Frederick Carter
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - Remembering the SS Caribou
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the original abeqweit sailling
The Original MV Abegweit Named for the Mi’kmaq word for Prince Edward Island, this powerful ice-breaking ship resembled a luxury liner. It served the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1947 to 1982.
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