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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the HSC Max Mols
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Image: Black and white, MC Nonia
The MV Nonia Named after the Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association, this diesel-powered vessel served coastal communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador from 1956 to 1976.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the MV Stena Nordica
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The SS Random During 20 years of operation, this 279-foot coal-burning cargo vessel serviced various coastal communities and occasionally made the Cabot Strait crossing between Port aux Basques and North Sydney.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Fleet Renewal – Working to Get the Right Vessels for our Service
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The Newfoundland Railway This essential railway was vital to the establishment of the crossing between Port aux Basques and North Sydney in 1898. It served as the only practical way to ship goods and people through Newfoundland.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History – the Newfoundland Railway
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The SS Dundee A lifeline for coastal residents in need of vital supplies like food, fuel, and clothing, the SS Dundee served Newfoundland from 1900 to 1919.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History – the SS Dundee
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The MV Marine Runner Faster than any of the vessels that previously serviced remote communities along the south coast of Newfoundland, this ship was nicknamed the “Tijuana Taxi” or “Seagoing Bus” for its speed.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History – the MV Marine Runner
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Proud of our History - The Grand Manan Ferry Service
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MV Hopedale Serving Newfoundland and Labrador’s coastal communities from 1960 to 1984, this ship was originally designed to upgrade and strengthen the new province’s ferry service following Confederation.
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St. Anthony, NL Located at the tip of Newfoundland’s northern peninsula, this hearty community has been an important gateway for hundreds of years and recognized by historical figures like Jacques Cartier.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - St. Anthony, NL
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Marine Atlantic Logo Marine Atlantic is Proud to be a Sponsor of the 2015 Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador Conference and Trade Show
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The SS Scotia II For over 50 years, this ship transported freight and passengers across the Strait of Canso and Northumberland Strait. It was moved to PEI service when the Canso Causeway opened in 1955.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Scotia II
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The SS Glencoe
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Marine Atlantic Logo Marine Atlantic’s 2015-16 schedule and rate structure now available for booking
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood
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