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Marine Atlantic Logo Marine Atlantic to Participate in “The Shortest Day” Event
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Image of the Lucy Maud Montgomery
The MV Lucy Maud Montgomery Named in honour of the creator of Anne of Green Gables book series, this vessel serviced the Cape Tormentine-Borden and Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossings between 1969 and 1975.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Proud of our History - The tugboat Taskall
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Marine Atlantic Logo Marine Atlantic Proud to Support the Newfoundland and Labrador Outfitter’s Association AGM
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The SS Fife Sadly shipwrecked in 1900, this vessel was responsible for serving communities in western Newfoundland, the Strait of Belle Isle, and southern Labrador during its few short months of service.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The Northern Ranger
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The MV Northern Ranger Serving the coastal Newfoundland and Labrador communities from 1986 to 1997, this ice-breaking vessel could carry over 100 passengers and up to 100 tons of freight per crossing.
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the empress sailing
The SS Empress A post office, saloon, and smoking room were all available on this vessel, which sailed between Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick/Nova Scotia and served the Bay of Fundy from 1906 to 1930.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The SS Empress
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The MV Holiday Island As evidenced by its name, this high-speed vessel was built for summer tourism traffic and serviced the Prince Edward Island-New Brunswick crossing from 1971 to 1997.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The Holiday Island
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the bruce two sailing
The Second SS Bruce Longer and heavier than its predecessor, this vessel serviced the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing from 1912 to 1915 before becoming valuable for allied combat activities during World War I.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - The Second SS Bruce
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Labrador Coastal Communities Labrador remains an important part of our history. Ferry service has a long and rich attachment to the strong and resilient communities that are located along the golden Labrador coastline.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - Labrador Coastal Communities
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The SS Stanley Named for the same Lord Frederick Stanley whose name adorns the NHL’s championship trophy, this ice-breaking ferry helped connect Prince Edward Island with mainland Canada from 1888 to 1909.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Stanley
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Marine Atlantic Logo Marine Atlantic Vessel Profile - MV Leif Ericson
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the clyde sailing
The SS Clyde Operating from 1900 to 1948 as a coastal boat, this vessel was an essential lifeline for residents in remote communities who needed vital supplies like food, fuel, and clothing.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Should you take a night crossing or a day crossing on trips between North Sydney and Port aux Basques?
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