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Proud of our History – the MV Stena Jutlandica/ second MV Bluenose
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The SS Springdale Considered a lifeline for the remote communities it served, this workhorse vessel performed honourable service for coastal residents of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1948 to 1973.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Springdale
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Proud of our History - the Saint John ferry terminal
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The SS Charlottetown Named after the capital of Prince Edward Island, this vessel was the most powerful ice-breaker ferry of its time. The ocean-going steamship served the PEI-New Brunswick crossing from 1931 to 1941.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Charlottetown
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Marine Atlantic Logo The Voyage is Part of the Vacation: Onboard Amenities with Marine Atlantic
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the MV Marine Atlantica
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The MV Marine Atlantica Along with sister ship the MV Marine Atlantica, this vessel tripled commercial capacity on the Cabot Strait when it was introduced in 1975. It serviced the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing until 1987.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Meet the Captain- Meet Mike Andrews, Master
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Proud of our History - the SS Prospero
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Marine Atlantic Logo Are you a PRV, a CRV or a Foot Passenger? Terms you may hear at our terminals!
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the MV John Hamilton Gray
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The MV John Hamilton Gray Named in honour of two Fathers of Confederation, this reliable ferry with icebreaker capabilities served the increased traffic travelling throughout Atlantic Canada from 1968 to 1997.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Does sea ice have an impact on my crossing?
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Proud of our History - the North Sydney Terminal
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Image of the Princess of Acadia docking in Digby, Circa 1970s
The SS Princess of Acadia Able to carry up to 1,000 passengers, 120 cars, and boxcar freight, this vessel significantly increased capacity for the Bay of Fundy service from 1963 to 1971.
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Princess of Acadia
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Marine Atlantic Logo Proud of our History - the SS Patrick Morris
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SS Patrick Morris Named in honour of the well-known 19th century Newfoundland politician, this large vessel significantly increased freight capacity on the Port aux Basques–North Sydney crossing between 1965 and 1970.
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Marine Atlantic Logo What are restricted goods and how does Marine Atlantic transport them between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia?
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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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